Alaska House convenes into deadlock as legislative session begins
In the Senate, there was no notable drama as a 14-member majority began work.
Rogue cow wandering the Anchorage Hillside evades a police drone search
Not even two drones equipped with high-definition video cameras and infrared imaging could locate Betsy.
US troops killed in Syria blast claimed by ISIS
The suicide blast in the U.S.-patrolled city of Manbij was the first since President Trump said American forces would withdraw from the country because the militant group has been largely defeated.
After UAA accreditation loss, state says it will still license graduates from education program
Without accreditation, the university would not normally be allowed to recommend its graduates for Alaska teaching licenses.
'It was caving in’: Broken water line triggers mudslide below Muldoon condos
The 5.0 aftershock Sunday morning may have been a factor, Anchorage authorities say.
How fast is a speeding bullet? There’s a way to find out, and ways to increase the speed
The rare value of high velocity is in longer range shooting, where the flat line trajectory eliminates guesswork and scope adjustment for a quicker shot.
Research says ocean acidification affects salmon’s sense of smell; plus, a look at winter fishing and fish farms on sailboats
A German engineering company called Next Generation Cargo is planning to farm Atlantic salmon aboard the world’s largest sailboats by the year 2023.
Juneau has no plans to reintroduce fluoride in tap water
Fluoridation has received renewed scrutiny after a recent study examined dental health in Juneau, finding dental costs increased for families with children under 6 years old after fluoridation stopped in January 2007.
Allegiant to add seasonal air service between Anchorage and Washington state
The Las Vegas-based budget airline will start the flights from Bellingham in May.
BP sues state of Alaska in fight over oil royalty payments
BP is counting marine transportation expenses that it should not be, the state argues. BP says the state isn’t following the terms of a 1991 settlement agreement.
Alaska hoops maestro Chuck Martin takes over as East Thunderbirds coach
The new job puts him in charge of a powerhouse program and a 6-foot-10 senior transfer.
Canadian air controllers sent pizza to ‘coworkers’ in Anchorage going without pay. Then the gesture spread across the continent.
It started last week with a simple question among controllers in the Alberta city of Edmonton, who frequently communicate with their Alaska counterparts coping with the partial government shutdown.
