State, Coast Guard investigating oily sheen in Western Cook Inlet
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation says the sheen was not visible during flyovers around noon Tuesday or from an oil cleanup ship sent to the site.
Canada hits back at the U.S. with tariffs as the countries’ trade fight escalates
The measures come after President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods and threatened more after trade talks broke down on Friday.
Military identifies 3 victims of deadly Southwest Alaska plane crash
Alaska State Troopers said they plan to name all of the victims once the state medical examiner completes identification.
Nothing changes yet with the Supreme Court’s order on elections. But it could open door to ‘chaos’
The Supreme Court's decision clearing one obstacle to the enactment of President Donald Trump's order on mail voting may not mean the order ultimately takes effect for November's elections. But…
Whittier gas restored after Enstar secures temporary LNG supply
A container of liquefied natural gas and a trailer with specialized equipment crossed the U.S.-Canada border on Thursday and arrived in Portage on Friday, Enstar officials said.
Chronic conditions persist in Alaska, but there are bright spots in latest health report
A state status report shows mixed results for well-being using a holistic approach with factors like food and housing security, environmental stress and education.
The Mukluk Fire has destroyed 44 homes in Tok
Some evacuation orders remain in place for the fire, which is now 29% contained.
Trump’s trade war with Canada could rattle economies in states with key Senate races
President Donald Trump insists he's trying to level the playing field with Canada through more tariffs. But his approach could complicate Republicans' efforts to defend their Senate majority in November.…
A lush knee-high jungle grows in the Arctic, but warming is changing Earth’s mini-greenhouse
Researchers are studying Alaska's North Slope tundra, which is warming four times faster than the rest of Earth.
Gasoline hits $26 per gallon in the northwest Alaska village of Shungnak
Across the United States, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline was $4.10 on Thursday.