Hiker injured in south Anchorage bear attack
The woman was hiking with another person and three dogs, and wildlife officials say the group likely caught the bear by surprise.
Anchorage Assembly to take up censure, or even removal, of fellow member Martinez over alleged misuse of travel funds
In June, East Anchorage Assembly member George Martinez was fined more than $5,000 for the improper use of campaign funding for travel. Some Assembly members claim he’s misused city money…
Anchorage’s citified fishing spot, Ship Creek, reopens for silver salmon after king closure
It was the third time in the last decade that the Alaska Department of Fish and Game closed king salmon fishing early at the creek.
State begins early work on Susitna River bridge as West Su road project moves forward
The project is the first phase in a proposed road that would stretch more than 100 miles from near Big Lake to a mining area near Rainy Pass.
Hilcorp killed Alaska LNG bill, some legislators say, but governor calls the claim ‘bulls**t’
Behind the scenes of a climactic day in the Alaska Legislature for the proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline.
Alaska state legislator chases bear away from fellow lawmaker outside state Capitol
“It was a real safari night,” Rep. Garret Nelson, R-Sutton, said on social media.
Proposed gold exploration near the Delta River draws environmental questions
The drilling project would take place near Delta Junction and the Delta River.
Michigan man arrested in Fairbanks cold case murder of former coworker
Christopher Popps, 54, faces charges of second-degree murder in the death of Patrick Orville Dearth, who was 34 when he went missing in 1993.
Matt Schultz suspends his campaign for U.S. House, endorses Bill Hill
The Anchorage Democrat wanted to take on Republican Congressman Nick Begich. He wasn't able to overtake a rival in his own political lane.
EPA waives Clean Air Act restrictions on high-sulfur diesel for the North Slope
EPA officials and Sen. Dan Sullivan said the move would help fight rising fuel prices.