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.
Alaska lawmakers roll out draft compromise tax cut bill for the proposed AKLNG gas line
The draft contains a provision that would apply the state’s corporate income tax to privately-owned oil and gas companies, but lawmakers say negotiations on the provision and others will continue.
NOAA eyes potential changes to Alaska sea lion protections as Trump urges boosted seafood harvests
Steller sea lions in Alaska have suffered a population decline that extended over several decades. The no-fishing zones intended to protect them are established around sea lion rookeries, places where…
Alaska’s persistently high SNAP payment errors top nation for fourth consecutive year
Last year, 23% of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients in Alaska ended up with significantly more or less in benefits than they should have. The national average was 11%.
Alaska is a dud at the Great American State Fair
Visitors hoping to get a feel for Alaska’s greatness left disappointed. The governor's office did not respond to questions about it.
As Arctic ship traffic rises, 2 new studies look at how that could affect marine mammals
In parts of the Arctic, traffic has been increasing as sea ice declines
Man who pled guilty to Murnane murder in Homer gets 87 years in prison
In February, 36-year-old Kirby Calderwood pleaded guilty to murdering Anesha "Duffy" Murnane. He accepted a plea deal through which state prosecutors dropped eight other charges in the case.
Yes, you can have style in Alaska. Here are three tips for expressing it.
Even in the 49th state, there are ways to build a fun wardrobe and incorporate unique Alaska elements too.
Alaska DOT identifies $350M low bidder for Tustumena replacement
At 62 years old, the Tusty has more than doubled her expected service lifespan, and is the oldest active mainliner ferry in the state's fleet.
At this Wasilla ranch, horses are part of the mental health care team
An equine-assisted psychotherapy program in Wasilla helps people process trauma, grief and mental health challenges, even if talking isn't easy.