Alaska predator control culls 250-plus bears, but dispute remains over whether it’s helping Mulchatna caribou
The state Department of Fish and Game says the bear culling is working, but critics say there's no proof.
Gray whales are washing up dead in large numbers along the Pacific Coast
The animals appear to be starving as a result of climate change disruptions to the food web, according to NOAA.
Alaska’s news organizations are collaborating on voter guides — and you can help, too
Ask your local candidates to fill out the survey from the Beacon, Daily News and public media.
The Anchorage Weekender: bird meet-and-greets, a collector convention and 6 more local events
There’s loads to do in the city this weekend.
Under new agreement, federal government limits obstacles to oil leasing in Alaska’s Arctic refuge
Bureau of Land Management says it will not ‘unreasonably limit development’ of oil and gas in the refuge until many facilities are built.
A fake beluga escape story on social media is a reminder of the hazards of misinformation
For organizations like the Alaska SeaLife Center, misinformation can damage reputation and credibility, ultimately impacting the research done at the center.
Anchorage School Board adds back 60 teachers with one-time state funding
District officials are eagerly watching the price of oil to see if they will see an additional $32 million boost in state support.
Got swimmer’s itch? Fairbanks scientists want to hear about it
They're trying to figure out whether climate change is making swimmer's itch more common in the places where many locals spend their summer afternoons.
Tensions with Iran add fresh uncertainty to an already shaky global economy
Crude oil prices jumped and stock prices fell after President Trump declared an end to the ceasefire with Iran, adding fresh uncertainty to an already shaky outlook for the global…
Alaskans with certain low-level marijuana convictions can keep record private under new law
The change is part of a wide-ranging omnibus crime package that was approved by the Alaska Legislature and allowed to pass into law without Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s signature in June.