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An effort to install thousands of heat pumps in coastal Alaska is off to a slow start
The program has a goal of installing 6,000 heat pumps by 2029, but only 100 have gone in so far.
Alaska tribes in limbo as federal energy grants stall
In the Seward Peninsula community of White Mountain, officials are losing faith in federal reassurances that the money is still coming.
Appeals court says Alaska has the right to make ConocoPhillips oil well data public
ConocoPhillips argued that data confidentiality is explicitly guaranteed in federal law and that federal law supersedes state law, but the appeals justices disagreed.
War in Iran raises Unalaska plane tickets toward $2,200
The war in Iran is pushing up oil prices, resulting in higher airfare out of Unalaska. Federal forecasts don't expect oil prices to return to pre-war levels anytime soon.
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.
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.
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.
This Alaska pilot has been flying kids to school for the last four decades
Students in South Naknek fly across the river to school every day. Being part of the borough has meant high school students don't have to go away to boarding schools.
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.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, May 29, 2026
Legislators await the governor's signature on a bill that would help fix deteriorating rural schools.
Understanding gender identity, transition and care | Line One
Join Dr. Jillian Woodruff and her guests on this Line One for a conversation about gender identity, gender dysphoria, and what gender-affirming care actually means for families.
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 over th...
Alaska Small Business Development Center names new director
Jared Reynolds has an extensive background in the field, most recently as the executive director for the UA Center for Economic Development.
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 wha...
NOAA rejects petition to list Gulf of Alaska king salmon under the Endangered Species Act
Had the listing gone through, it could have affected fisheries and communities along the state’s sprawling southern coastline.
Murkowski votes with Dems to end war — but she’s open to paying for it
Sen. Murkowski is frustrated the Trump administration keeps Congress in the dark about the Iran war. She calls the cost “eye-popping.”
Driver slams car into Wasilla Police headquarters
No one inside the building was injured by the crash, officials said.
Alaska Legislature rejects Dunleavy AG appointee Stephen Cox
Thursday’s vote was only the second rejection of a commissioner-level appointment in state history. The last was during the Palin administration.
The Anchorage Weekender: Firefighters, farmers markets, food trucks and 7 more local events
While the city waits for warmer weather, there are several events to keep you busy.
Cruise traffic in Haines could skyrocket under potential deal with major cruise port operator
Global Ports Holding wants to lease Haines’ large cruise ship dock, in a move that could boost cruise passengers to 300,000 per year.
Alaska’s famously massive cabbages should be the official state vegetable, state House says
The giant green cabbage, enabled by the midnight sun, is a fitting symbol of Alaskans’ spirit and a nod to the state's history, said bill sponsor Rep. DeLena Johnson, a Palmer Republican.
Murkowski votes against Iran war as Republican resistance grows
Senate Republicans have again blocked Democratic legislation that would halt President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, but the number of GOP senators voting against the war grew in the roll call Wednesday.
Democratic group plans to spend $10M on TV ads in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race
Senate Majority PAC is reserving a lot of air time in Alaska, to target Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and boost Democrat Mary Peltola’s candidacy.