Alaska lawmakers seek first boost to unemployment benefits since 2009
If signed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy, House Bill 302 would increase the maximum weekly benefit by $100 to $470.
Army colonel chosen to lead University of Alaska Fairbanks
Col. Russell Vander Lugt, who holds a doctorate in Arctic and northern history from UAF, now leads the 11th Airborne Division's Arctic Aviation Command at Fort Wainwright.
Seward Highway crash on Memorial Day kills 3
None of those who died had been publicly identified as of Wednesday.
FAA proposes $165K fine for Alaska Airlines over drunk passengers
The airline allegedly allowed intoxicated passengers on 11 flights from February 2024 to February 2025, the Federal Aviation Association says.
Proposed Alaska gas pipeline has a narrow window of viability, estimates suggest
State lawmakers are considering a tax break, proposed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy, to encourage investors.
Nome’s first Bike Bus tests new way to get students to school
Riding a bike to school can be tough in Nome. The roads have tiny shoulders and only a handful have sidewalks. Students at Anvil City Science Academy recently tried a…
From flood to graduation: Seven Southwest Alaskans celebrate hard-won milestone
The ceremony marked a powerful step forward for the students and their families on their healing journey, blending village traditions in a city setting, that honored culture, community and courage.
ICE is spending millions of dollars on iris scanners, expanding its arsenal of tech tools
ICE is expanding its use of iris recognition technology, with plans to deploy hundreds of scanning devices across the country. The practice raises concerns among privacy experts that the Department…
Solar power expected to soon be cheaper than natural gas power in Anchorage
Because gas prices are expected to rise in coming years amid a growing shortage in Cook Inlet, the solar project is poised to become cheaper than power generated by imported…
Mat-Su Assembly to consider new alcohol tax, higher marijuana tax for November ballot
The taxes could generate more than $16 million each year in new revenue, according to the measures.