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Alaska March 1, 2024

After fierce debate, Alaska governor threatens to veto education package

Alaska lawmakers overwhelmingly passed an education package that Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy has threatened to veto, favoring provisions that were left out, like teacher bonuses.

Energy February 27, 2024

Biden admin marks $366M to bring green energy to underserved Native American tribes, rural communities

President Biden's administration is announcing $366 million in funding for 17 projects to expand renewable energy access on Native American reservations and in other rural areas.

Alaska February 27, 2024

Teen turns self in after shooting in Alaska whaling village leaves 2 dead, 2 seriously injured

A shooting in the remote Inupiat whaling village of Point Hope, Alaska, left two people dead and two others seriously wounded. Police have a 16-year-old boy in custody.

Alaska February 26, 2024

Battle for The Last Frontier: Republicans look to take back historically GOP-held House seat in Alaska

Republicans in Alaska and nationwide are looking to oust Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, from office this year, citing her record in Congress and support for Biden as the reason.

Alaska February 22, 2024

Alaska man involved in violent killing captured on stolen memory card found guilty of first-degree murder

The trial covering the murder of Alaska Native woman Kathleen Henry in 2019 by Brian Steven Smith of South Africa was dominated by stolen cellphone footage showing the violent death.

Alaska February 19, 2024

Alaska public health czar Dr. Anne Zink to resign

Dr. Anne Zink, Alaska's chief medical officer, is resigning from her post later this year, planning to continue full-time work until early April.

Alaska February 19, 2024

Alaska faces teacher shortage as education funding debate dominates legislature

Schools in Alaska are struggling to cope with a dearth of funding. Gov. Dunleavy has suggested paying teachers yearly bonuses, but officials want a more permanent funding increase.

CRIME February 19, 2024

Suspect in double slaying leaves behind recordings: 'In my movies, everybody always dies'

Disturbing images and videos on a memory card that a sex worker stole from a man four years ago are key evidence in his double murder case

Alaska February 14, 2024

Alaska avalanche kills one skiier, two others hurt after nearly 1,000 feet fall

One backwoods skiier is dead in Alaska and two more are injured after an avalanche on the Kenai Peninsula Tuesday. High winds and warmer weather are likely culprits.

Crime February 14, 2024

Alaska woman who killed 'best friend' after being promised $9M in catfish scheme gets 99 years

An Alaska woman who killed a close friend for her phony online boyfriend was sentenced Monday to 99 years in prison for the killing, authorities said.

HEALTH February 14, 2024

What is Alaskapox? First fatality reported from animal-borne virus, likely contracted from stray cat

The first fatality from Alaskapox, a type of orthopoxvirus, has been reported on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. Here's what public health officials want people to know about the virus.