OPINION: Anchorage's vital role on the global security stage
The Anchorage Security and Defense Conference marks a new chapter in the global conversation about security and defense.
Alaska continues to change, and fast
With his eyes on Alaska weather and climate for many years, Rick Thoman saw a need for a recent update on what is happening within America’s largest state.
Anchorage law enforcement holds their annual ‘Shop with a Hero’ Saturday
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage law enforcement and public safety personnel shopped alongside children in need Saturday as part of their annual “Shop with a Hero” event.
Boeing Plea Agreement in Fatal Crashes Rejected By Judge
Plea agreements are the most common way federal criminal charges are disposed of with judges approving plea agreements in 98% of all federal criminal cases.
Mining company angling for Ambler Road surges in value after Trump’s election
Trilogy Metals owns half of Ambler Metals, which hopes to develop the Bornite and Arctic deposits on the south side of the Brooks Range.
Toys for children all across Alaska, but they’re not from Santa
Multiple agencies in Alaska are providing Alaskan children with gifts this year, as part of their holiday outreach traditions.
Alaska governor grants five clemency in rare exercise of little-used executive power
In a rare exercise of a little-used executive power, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has granted clemency to five people convicted of long-ago drug- and alcohol-related crimes. In a written statement the day before Thanksgiving,
Alaska’s climate and environment continue to change, including in some ‘astounding’ ways
A publication from Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy at the University of Alaska Fairbanks details many of the changes and effects.
Alaska education commissioner says districts should stop relying on remote instruction when weather forces school closures
Commissioner Deena Bishop said districts should instead add in-person instructional hours to make up for snow days.
Indigenous groups challenge decision for Canadian mining project upstream of Southeast Alaska
A small Canadian First Nation and an Indigenous group in Alaska each have challenged a British Columbia permit decision for a massive mining project upstream of two Southeast Alaska communities. The challenges,
Renewed Southeast Alaska wastewater discharge permits require better bacteria controls
Haines, Skagway, Sitka, Wrangell, Ketchikan and Petersburg – must make improvements to reduce what are deemed to be overly high levels of fecal coliform and enterococcus bacteria that are being discharged into marine waters,
Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent in Alaska, and other climate report takeaways
In Southeast Alaska, the changing climate means more deadly landslides, and in Anchorage, more heavy-snowfall events, according to Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy’s report.
Could low-carbon hydrogen fuel come from Alaska mines? Researchers are studying it.
Geologic hydrogen — gas that’s trapped underground or stimulated by injecting water into certain mineral deposits — is all the buzz right now. Boosters say it could revolutionize the global energy system as a potentially abundant source of low-carbon fuel — though it’s not yet proven at a large scale.
Alaska Ushers in Increased Minimum Wage and Guaranteed Sick Leave
Voters in Alaska approved Ballot Measure 1, which will boost Alaska’s minimum wage and provide guaranteed sick leave to workers. First,
Tsunami warning: Was it a false alarm?
They were being cautious,” said Amy Williamson, a research scientist at the UC Berkeley Seismology Lab. “They would rather have a warning and retract it an hour later than to have no warning at
The 9 Best Adventure Books to Inspire Your Next Voyage
You could be a hiker or climber who dreams of attempting the world’s tallest peaks or a fisherman who enjoys the simplicity of solitude by a pond. Reading about someone who shares your passion always hits home.
Chenega Subsidiary Awarded Contract for AMC Force Protection
Learn about how a subsidiary of the Alaska native organization plans to advance force protection services for Army Materiel Command.
Southeast Alaska set to lose nearly a fifth of its population by 2050, report says
The state document bases the projection on a mixture of increased outmigration and deaths outnumbering births in the region.
Alaska wages outpaced inflation for the first time in 3 years
A new report from the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development found that Alaskans’ average pay rose 5.2% in 2023, surpassing the 1.5% inflation.
Experiencing Ketchikan with Coeur d'Alene's Michael Bunker
There's no guide quite like Bunker, who is charming, humorous and a terrific conversationalist. Bunker will bait your rod and reel in your catch but forget about the latter. There is nothing like the feeling of capturing a feisty King salmon.
What the slim House Republican majority means for Trump’s agenda
Republicans secured a 220-215 seat House majority on Tuesday, after California Rep. John Duarte conceded to Democrat Adam Gray. It’s the smallest advantage for one party since 1931 – and will be even smaller, just 217-215, until the three House Republicans nominated for roles in Donald Trump’s Cabinet are replaced in special elections.
Airline tie-up takes shape as Alaska and Hawaiian intertwine in San Francisco
The integration of Hawaiian Airlines into Alaska Air Group is in full swing as the carrier now shares space with Alaska Airlines at San Francisco International airport.
Recount of ranked choice repeal ballot measure gets underway in Juneau
The Alaska Republican Party requested the recount, which is being performed at the state’s expense because of the close final margin.
Was serial killer Israel Keyes' artwork a murderous calling card?
As investigators followed the twisted clues in this case, they uncovered the identity of Israel Keyes, a psychopathic serial killer with a hidden life of violence and a dark path he forged while growing up off the grid. Ultimately, a search of Keyes’ prison cell reveals what investigators believe to be the chilling truth.
Alaska ranked choice ballot measure recount watched by attorneys in Juneau
The state elections director said around 50,000 ballots had been counted again by Wednesday afternoon. Attorneys were on hand to watch the adjudication process.
Lynkwell creates white-labeled EV charging network for Recharge Alaska
The energy infrastructure company Lynkwell is working with Recharge Alaska, creating a white-label DC charging network for the latter that meets the requirements to function reliably under extreme conditions in Alaska.
Anchorage police ask locals to look out for ‘lurking’ worker impersonators
Police say the people, wearing yellow safety vests, became "defensive" and left when one resident confronted them.
5 people missing from capsized Alaska fishing boat
Five people are missing after a fishing boat capsized near the tiny southeast Alaskan village of Couverden Point, the U.S. Coast Guard said Sunday.
5 people missing after fishing boat capsizes off Alaska coast in icy water
Five people are missing after a fishing boat capsized near Point Couverden, Alaska, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
Coast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Crew of Capsized Boat in Alaska
The crew of the 50-foot Wind Walker sent a mayday call that their ship was capsizing at around 12:07 a.m. on Sunday.
Alaska Air briefly grounds flights as IT issue snarls Cyber Monday orders
An IT issue caused a “significant disruption” to Alaska’s operations, according to the company. To clear up congestion on the ground, the airline requested a ground stop at Sea-Tac International Airport from 11:20 a.m. to noon.
Retired cubmaster still casting a line for community
John Harcourt may have retired from the Cub Scouts last December, but the longtime New Castle resident isn’t slowing down. After 16 years in the valley, Harcourt remains dedicated to helping local kids through
The 20-foot ‘lizard-like monster’ that invaded Anchor Point in 1946
Word of the unidentified monster soon spread to Anchorage, and before long, it was featured in newspapers from New York to California. Reality turned out to be less alarming.
Worst places in the US to cash Social Security checks in 2025 – Neither California nor New York
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Tax Foundation, the U.S. Census Bureau, and the Council for Community and Economic Research were
The travels of a specklebelly
Bubba Naquin noticed something unusual about the specklebelly goose flying over his blind. The goose was wearing a collar.
Power restored at Philadelphia International Airport after 16 hours and numerous flight delays
Power was restored to PHL's Terminal D around 1:30 p.m. after an outage that began around 9 p.m. Friday. No flights had been canceled, but dozens were delayed, a PHL spokesperson said.