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Alaska October 30, 2023

Alaska once again grapples with food stamp application backlog

Alaska has once again reported a backlog in recertifications of food stamp benefits, over a year after the issue was initially reported.

MILITARY October 18, 2023

US troops stationed overseas face cuts to cost-of-living allowance amid soaring inflation

U.S. troops living overseas or in Alaska and Hawaii are bracing for another round of cuts to their overseas cost-of-living (OCOLA) allowance next month.

Alaska October 18, 2023

2 deer stranded in cold Alaskan waters rescued by troopers, get a lift on boat

Two Alaska Wildlife Troopers spotted two deer stranded in cold waters as they were boating to Ketchikan, Alaska. The troopers helped the deer aboard and dropped them at a nearby island.

Alaska October 14, 2023

Fat Bear Week winner crowned in landslide victory: An 'annual celebration' of success

The winner of Fat Bear Week 2023 has been crowned. Grazer is a first-time champion who has successfully raised two litters of cubs; she is known for her aggressive behavior.

Army October 5, 2023

US Army identifies 2 soldiers killed after transport vehicle flips in Alaska training area

Spc. Brian Joshua Snowden, 22, and Spc. Jeremy Daniel Evans, 23, were killed Monday when their transport vehicle flipped in a training area in Alaska.

Alaska October 4, 2023

Alaska's beloved 'Fat Bear Week' roars on after government shutdown averted

Katmai National Park's annual "Fat Bear Week" is back on, as 12 animals take each other on while fattening up before winter hibernation.

Alaska October 3, 2023

2 US soldiers killed, a dozen injured after transport vehicle flips in Alaska

Two U.S. Army soldiers were killed and 12 others were injured when a transport vehicle flipped on a dirt road outside Salcha, Alaska. The soldiers were based out of Fort Wainwright.

Alaska September 29, 2023

Alaska's beloved 'Fat Bear Week' could be threatened by government shutdown

"Fat Bear Week," a contest hosted by Katmai National Park that allows residents to vote on their favorite local brown bear, may be postponed amid a looming government shutdown.

Energy In America September 29, 2023

Biden admin proposes plan to hold fewest offshore oil drilling leases in US history

The Biden administration on Friday proposed a plan to dramatically decrease the number of oil and gas lease sales in federal waters over the next five years in a blow to industry.

Alaska September 28, 2023

Over 500 pounds of moose meat, antlers were aboard plane carrying Rep. Peltola's husband when it crashed

Democratic Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola's husband was aboard a plane reportedly carrying about a quarter-ton of moose meat and antlers when it crashed earlier this month, killing him.

Media September 28, 2023

Anchorage joins fight to get Supreme Court to overturn 9th Circuit decision on homeless camps on public spaces

Anchorage is reportedly joining a movement in requesting that the Supreme Court overturn 9th Circuit decisions over “homeless camping on public land."