An endangered, pregnant fin whale arrived in Seward dead on a cruise ship bow
The public is asked to stay off the beach near the necropsy site while officials collect samples.
Alaska lawmakers seek gas pipeline tax compromise as another special session begins
Shortly after convening Saturday, leaders of the House and Senate appointed a conference committee to work out a final draft of a bill offering tax relief to the Alaska LNG…
It’s the Alaska Legislature’s last day in special session. Here’s the latest.
The Alaska Senate plans to vote today on a new draft of a bill that would reduce taxes on the Alaska LNG project.
Anchorage mayor hopes tax break proposals for new homebuyers fosters more development
One LaFrance administration ordinance would give a 10-year property tax break to first-time homebuyers purchasing newly built homes at or below an average value. Another proposal would give a similar…
Gasline bill remains stalled in Senate as Dunleavy vetoes 9 bills, threatens another special session
A House-passed bill offering tax breaks for the Alaska LNG project remained stalled in a Senate committee Thursday as majority caucus lawmakers searched for a way forward.
National Science Foundation reverses decision to dismantle oceans-monitoring network after outcry
The National Science Foundation issued a statement Thursday saying that it “appreciates the concerns raised by the range of stakeholders” and would halt efforts to remove or disable equipment.
Gas pipeline deadlock continues in Alaska Senate as special session nears end
Members of the Senate’s controlling majority caucus canceled meetings Wednesday and debated behind closed doors.
The Anchorage Weekender: 19-plus hours of daylight, festive citywide celebrations and 3 roadtrips
From Juneteenth to Father’s Day on summer solstice, it's a packed weekend.
Crisis response teams free up Anchorage police and emergency services, officials say
Officials say substance use disorders and mental health issues overlap with other challenges, like chronic homelessness and police shootings.
Sterling wildfire not fully contained but bounded, after multi-agency response
The wildfire had decreased in activity late Wednesday evening, after growing to 50 acres.