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ELECTIONS February 10, 2024

What is ranked choice voting, the contentious election method expanding across the nation?

Ranked choice voting has been popularized in the U.S. and continues to face backlash from some critics over its effectiveness and fairness. But what is it exactly?

Alaska January 30, 2024

Alaska governor's State of the State speech postponed as high winds delay flights

AK Gov. Mike Dunleavy's annual State of the State address was postponed by a day because high winds around Juneau, Alaska, delayed attendees' flights.

Alaska January 26, 2024

Alaska housefire kills 1 woman, 5 children

One woman and five children were killed in a housefire in an Alaska village. Authorities suspect the fire started near a stove. The identities of the victims have not been released yet.

Russia January 24, 2024

US laughs off reports of Putin eyeing Alaska as Russia's 'former real estate': 'Not getting it back'

The State Department rejected the notion of Russia reclaiming Alaska centuries after the 1867 purchase amid reports Russian President Vladimir Putin was eyeing former "real estate."

Media January 22, 2024

Fired flight attendant blasts airline's 'DEI push,' alleges religious discrimination in lawsuit

Two flight attendants claimed religious discrimination after they were fired and now call for religious liberty amid the push for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

CRIME January 19, 2024

Teen killed in 'catfish' murder-for-hire plot planned by 'worst offender' seeking videos of death, child porn

Darin Schilmiller, mastermind of a catfish scheme for child porn and "real-life" murder videos that got Cynthia Hoffman killed, was sentenced to 99 years in prison

Alaska January 17, 2024

Alaska legislators fail to overturn governor's education funding veto as new session opens

The Alaska Legislature failed to override Gov. Dunleavy's veto of $87 million in extra education funding, but there is still another chance to do so as educators plead for more funding.

Alaska January 16, 2024

Natural gas pipeline leak reported in Alaska's far north

An unspecified volume of liquid natural gas condensate has leaked from a pipeline at the Point Thomson gas field on Alaska's North Slope.

Washington January 16, 2024

Tribal leaders ask Washington state lawmakers for funding to combat opioid crisis

Native American leaders in Washington state are asking legislators to pass a bill that would allow tribal nations increased funding to combat a surge in opioid overdose deaths.

Alaska January 15, 2024

Alaska opens 2024 session with debate about pay raises, education, and energy

AK lawmakers have a busy session ahead, with such topics such as education funding, energy issues, and legislator pay raises on the docket.

Alaska January 11, 2024

Coast Guard finds 2 dead, rescues 3 from overturned vessel near Sitka, Alaska

The U.S. Coast Guard said it rescued three people from a vessel that had overturned in the water near Sitka, Alaska on Tuesday. Responding partners also located two bodies.