Should Alaska’s naturopaths be allowed to prescribe medicine?
Alaska’s roughly 50 licensed naturopaths are pushing for an expanded scope of practice, but the Alaska State Medical Association vehemently opposes their request.
‘Enough is enough’: Anchorage high school students leave classes as part of nationwide protest over gun violence
The National School Walkout is the latest student-led demonstration in a wave of activism against gun violence since 17 people were killed at a Florida high school on Feb. 14.
Israel pulls back fighter jets from Alaska joint exercise
Amid escalating tensions with Syria and Iran, Israel has decided not to send its F-15 fighter jets to Alaska, though Israeli troops will still participate in the exercise.
North Slope oil has hit $70: What that means to Alaska’s economy, the oil industry and the state treasury
The climb in crude oil prices will be good for Alaska — if it's sustained.
The price of pot is dropping across Alaska. Here’s why.
The number of growers far outweighs retailers in Alaska. But some say Alaskans still prefer the black market, and as prices drop, growers may find themselves shutting down.
That Sitka dock rat who disappeared in his skiff was a friend
I keep thinking Sean could live for some time in the woods. He could. He'd go out and cut wood for days by himself. He'd find food. No problem. Even as I write this, I think that.
These refugees had nothing, but they gave her back her life
A terrible tragedy derailed Cindy Johnson's future and damaged her health. Her recovery has come from teaching.
Fishing captain, deckhand accused of killing Steller sea lions with shotgun
The charges say the captain sometimes drove the 32-foot fishing vessel in the direction of sea lions in order for a deckhand to get a better shot.
Girdwood man who sold meth to informant will spend 11 years in prison
Jorge Cardenas distributed meth and other drugs for five years before his arrest in March, federal prosecutors say.
Should Anchorage close schools? Here’s what the school district’s efficiency consultant says.
Anchorage’s population is projected to grow, bringing roughly 9,000 new students to the district by 2040, the consultant says. But the growth won't be spread evenly among schools.
Planning a big trip? Here are websites that can help you keep costs down
Scott McMurren: These basic travel planning tools can help you save some time and money.
Army Corps to publish final Donlin mine environmental review April 27
The project is for a conventional open-pit mine 1.5 miles across and up to 1,200 feet deep about 10 miles north of the village of Crooked Creek in the Upper Kuskokwim River drainage.
