Mat-Su landfill fire likely caused by exploding lithium battery
The fire sent a plume of black smoke towering into the air above the landfill.
Petersburg’s Dan Sullivan sues Alaska Division of Elections after being removed from U.S. Senate ballot
The Division of Elections determined last week that Sullivan, who shares the name of an incumbent U.S. Senator from Alaska, could not be on the ballot because he did not…
U.S Coast Guard helicopter crashes near Sitka
Four crew members from Air Station Sitka were on board. No deaths have been reported, according to the Coast Guard.
State advances over four hundred projects in bid for Rural Health Transformation Program funding
The state received about 1800 letters of interest from organizations, and those chosen are advancing to the application phase, or are getting grants for project planning.
Juneau issues preemptive disaster declaration ahead of 2026 glacial outburst flood
Since the catastrophic 2024 flood impacted around 300 homes in the Mendenhall Valley, the city has been operating under an ongoing emergency due to the continued threat to the community.
Anderson under evacuation orders as lightning sparks Interior Alaska wildfires
The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning over the weekend due to critical fire conditions, but the forecast calls for showers and cooler temperatures through Wednesday.
Troopers recover body of missing Anchorage paddleboarder after weekend search
Joshua Novakovich, 25, went missing in Turnagain Arm at around 10:30 p.m. Friday, troopers said in a dispatch. He was last seen near mile 92 on the Seward Highway.
State AG asks Alaska Supreme Court to compel Fairbanks district to open charter school
The petition comes one week after the Alaska education commissioner threatened to withhold state funding from Fairbanks if they did not open the new charter school.
‘Significant errors, lapses in judgment’: Report details failures linked to Caswell dogs’ deaths
The report recommends two borough animal control officers be relieved of their duties.
The U.S. and Iran agree to a ‘road map’ for a final deal, mediators say
Qatar and Pakistan said the talks made "encouraging progress" despite a rocky start after Trump made threats to "hit Iran very hard again" while the U.S. and Iranian negotiators met…