Matanuska Electric raises electric bills as natural gas costs climb
The change increases Mat-Su residential bills an average of $14.53 each month.
Wrongfully convicted Alaskans can now apply for withheld PFDs under new law
Alaskans whose convictions were vacated, reversed or dismissed have two years to apply for past dividend payments they were ineligible for while in prison.
Corporate income tax change remains key sticking point for Alaska gas pipeline bill
Alaska legislators say they will resume public discussions next week, with a vote possible on July 16.
Rare funnel cloud caught on video near Denali Highway on the Fourth of July
Forecasters have designated the event as a funnel cloud rather than a tornado. However, the initial classification could change if other evidence shows the funnel touched the ground.
U.S. striker will play against Belgium at World Cup after Trump red card controversy
The U.S. striker Folarin Balogun is expected to start against Belgium in a Round of 16 match after a surprise decision by FIFA to allow him to play despite receiving…
Probe finds letter from Homer Rep. Vance likely violated ethics law
An ethics committee says a letter from Homer Republican Rep. Sarah Vance criticizing the Homer News' coverage of a Charlie Kirk vigil was an illegal partisan use of official resources.
Trump pardons Wasilla mechanic who removed anti-pollution devices from diesel pickups
Mackenzie Spurlock pleaded guilty to violating the Clean Air Act. Sen. Dan Sullivan celebrated the pardon, saying the devices don't work in cold climates.
Chester Kashatok of Kwigillingok laid to rest, 8 months after Typhoon Halong
The 45-year-old had been missing from Kwigillingok since the night of the ex-typhoon in October 2025. He was the son of 67-year-old Ella Mae Kashatok, whose body was found one…
The U.S. faces Belgium in the World Cup on the heels of Trump-Infantino red card call
The U.S. striker Folarin Balogun is expected to start against Belgium in a Round of 16 match after a surprise decision by FIFA to allow him to play despite receiving…
After more than a decade of delays, new Mat-Su visitors center opens in Palmer
The new visitor center is located near Palmer and was primarily paid for with grants.