Not a fan of the former governor
To the editor: Bill Walker, you were the governor here in Alaska from Dec. 1, 2014 to Dec. 3, 2018. You, Bill Walker, used your line-item veto...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
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Anchorage Assembly member fined for using campaign funds on Florida flights
The Alaska Public Offices Commission found Assembly member George Martinez’s recent testimony about his use of campaign funds on a round-tri...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Alaska researchers using tagging data to reduce fishing bycatch
University of Alaska Fairbanks research team uses more than 700,000 data points for chinook salmon
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Iron Dog adds checkpoints across Western and Interior Alaska
The Iron Dog is expanding its race across three Alaska communities: Huslia, Shungnak and Ambler, according to a press release from the office...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Three icebreakers to homeport in Alaska, Coast Guard announces
The U.S. Coast Guard announced it will homeport its first two Arctic Security Cutters in Kodiak, with a third to come in Seward
Jun 12, 2026Open source
‘Entirely false’: Petersburg Dan Sullivan denies coordination allegation, says no evidence supports per...
U.S. Senate candidate Dan James Sullivan from Petersburg has sent a letter back to Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom stating his campaign against Alask...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
VIDEO: Large dust devil spotted in Alaska
A Palmer woman captured video of a large dust devil Wednesday afternoon, a phenomenon a meteorologist says is more common than people think.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Interior Alaska's wildfire season had a mild start, but that could change fast
"We are definitely not in the clear, given the forecast that we have," a state climatologist said.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Northern Alaska wildfire 30% contained after growing to 1,400+ acres
A wildfire burning near the Alaska village of Ambler is now 30% contained, but officials warn that warming temperatures and a smoldering landf...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Mary Lee LeHew-Nutter-Badger-Archer
Mary LeHew-Nutter-Badger-Archer, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the age of 83 in...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Nenana residents hold annual traditional river blessing
NENANA — Nearly 30 people stood on the shore of the Tanana River at Nenana on Sunday morning to honor those who have perished on Alaska wate...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Man dead after Bethel officer-involved shooting
One man has died after Bethel Police officers shot him Sunday morning, according to Alaska State Troopers.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
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