Election updates: Dahlstrom drops out, Kreiss-Tomkins picks running mate, Myers retires
Monday is the last day to officially begin a campaign for state or federal office in Alaska this election cycle. Here are a few updates on the day's elections news.
With new details in recent police shooting, Anchorage police chief renews call for broader talks
According to Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case, behavioral health and substance misuse issues are at the heart of the city’s high number of police shootings.
In Kachemak Bay, Kotzebue and beyond, Alaskans are on the lookout for harmful algae blooms
Threats from multiple types of toxin-producing algae and algae-like organisms are rising as does the water temperature.
GCI customers in Aleutians connected to satellite while waiting for fiber cable repairs
Repairs to GCI's damaged fiber cable are expected to be completed within the next two weeks.
Alaska’s deteriorating schools could receive more than $148M for repairs. It’s a fraction of what they need.
Following reporting by KYUK, ProPublica and NPR, lawmakers tripled the funding the state would allocate toward school construction and maintenance. The budget increase would still only cover about 13% of…
3 things to watch as Alaska’s election filing deadline approaches
People hoping to be the state’s next governor, congressperson or state legislator have until 5 p.m. Monday to formally file to run. Here's what to watch as the deadline nears.
3 Denali climbers who fell near treacherous pass are dead, 1 rescued
The climbers were members of a seven-person Latvian mountaineering expedition, the group said. They were traversing a route known for its exposed sections where many injuries and deaths have occurred…
Spring whaling in Utqiagvik is off to a late start due to unusual ice conditions
Utqiagvik whalers didn't land their first whale of the season until last weekend.
Alaskans seeking Sen. Sullivan, Rep. Begich stance on Trump compensation fund get silence
The two haven’t answered questions about the Justice Department “anti-weaponization” fund. It frustrated Kodiak constituents who wanted to raise it at a meet-and-greet.
Why are people attacking Ebola clinics? It revolves around trust, death and body bags
In echoes of past outbreaks, community members are attacking clinics, distrusting doctors and following burial traditions that could lead to more cases of Ebola.