Federal job cuts in Alaska among the deepest in the nation, analysis shows
By the end of 2025, Alaska’s federal workforce was 10.5% smaller than it had been at the end of the prior year, according to the analysis.
Plaintiffs drop four-year-old lawsuit that alleged misconduct in Alaska’s foster care system
The group of plaintiffs filed a class-action suit in 2022, alleging systemic problems within the foster care system — including chronic understaffing, overburdened caseworkers and failure to find adequate placements…
Crews are fighting a wildfire about 30 miles from Haines
Officials said the fire was human-caused and that an investigator was headed to Haines to learn more.
Trump’s immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents
The AP found that since Trump took office for a second term, more than 50 family members have been detained, with at least six deported.
Anchorage Assembly votes down proposal to investigate fellow member over city-funded travel
East Anchorage Assembly member George Martinez’s travel to New York in December 2024 had been under scrutiny. A resolution would’ve directed the city attorney to investigate Martinez, to see if…
Humpback whale sinks Gustavus family’s sailboat in Glacier Bay National Park
The family made it to shore soaked in their pajamas, then waited overnight for rescue.
Fairbanks chief of staff thinks city should ‘fight’ certain records requests from content creators
City of Fairbanks Chief of Staff Mike Sanders told the City Council he'd prefer to tell Lower 48 content creators seeking police body cam footage that they'll "get it when…
Golden king crab season opens in the Aleutian Islands
This year's total allowable catch is 13% higher than last year's.
Democratic hopeful Tom Begich says Alaska should get a ‘fair share’ of resource wealth
Alaska Public Media is interviewing the top candidates for governor ahead of the August primary. Hear or read our full interview with Tom Begich here.
Arson suspect makes first court appearance as Spokane wildfires rage on
Aaron Farinacci, a 37-year-old convicted felon, is accused of "knowingly and maliciously" causing the Old Trails Fire, the most destructive of the three blazes burning around Spokane, Washington.