Judge considers whether to overrule Alaska’s lieutenant governor on candidate’s eligibility
Alaska Democratic Party continues to challenge decision involving House candidate but doesn’t question action affecting Treg Taylor.
Juneau’s gender pay gap is significantly smaller than the state and nation
According to data, the median income for a woman working year-round in Juneau in 2024 was about $71,000 compared to men who earn about $73,000 — a roughly 3% gap.
An unusually wet autumn has pushed some Alaska rivers to near-record volumes
A UAF climatologist said they could cause problems heading into winter.
How would MMHOP change Anchorage housing? Here’s what to know
The city needs more housing, and some say fewer restrictions will help.
New monument honors Alaska Native veterans
Veterans helped shape the monument, which was unveiled at the Ngíisdla Garden outside the Alaska Native Heritage Center last weekend.
Ferries, fish and tourism take center stage at Ketchikan governor forum
The three candidates — Republicans Treg Taylor and Dave Bronson and Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins — underscored the role the ferry system plays in connecting communities across coastal Alaska.
Peltola voters say they’re still on board, even those who admit to disappointment
It's been a week since The New York Times ran a story describing U.S. Senate challenger Mary Peltola as rough on staff. Voters seem to be sticking by her, some…
Dead beluga whale found at Anchorage’s Ship Creek boat launch
Another adult beluga whale was reported dead in Knik Arm Monday but had not floated ashore.
Meet Backpack, Fat Bear Week’s chunky champ
Backpack went from hitching a ride on his mom’s back to cross the Brooks River to winning the hearts of fat bear fans around the world.
Four Alaska Native boarding school students to be repatriated
It’s a big discovery, but there’s a lot more work to be done, said the director of Indigenous research and healing at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Documentation is limited…