Alaska House appoints temporary leader as deadlock cracks in third day
Rep. Neal Foster, D-Nome, was appointed so Sharon Jackson could join the Legislature.
How did UAA’s teacher prep programs lose accreditation? And what’s next?
It can take up to three years to complete the process to re-accredit the program, according to the university.
Railroad service expected to resume ‘late Friday night or early Saturday morning’ after derailment
The Alaska Railroad Corp. said the cause of the derailment is still under investigation, but a wheel bearing failure may be to blame.
Abandoned vehicles litter Anchorage streets. Authorities want to change the law and tow more of them.
Back in 1997, city voters restricted ticketing and towing to police. A proposed ballot measure would free up officers for more serious crimes and neighborhood policing.
No $6,700 dividend this year: Dunleavy proposes a 3-year plan instead
The governor’s plan to repay portions of prior Alaska Permanent Fund dividends cut by lawmakers and Gov. Bill Walker must be approved by the Legislature, and the co-chairs of the Senate Finance Committee said they may be reluctant.
Goodrum named deputy commissioner for Natural Resources; Gease to head Alaska State Parks
Former State Parks Director Ethan Tyler will remain with the department, and Marty Parsons will run Mining, Land and Water.
Winter’s return: An Anchorage cat missing for over 3 years is finally home again
The cat escaped from a garage on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in August 2015.
Repeat Pete goes for 5th straight Kusko 300 win, but he faces tough competition
Pete Kaiser of Bethel will try to become the first musher in 40 years to win the race five straight times.
Brothers in arms: Lee brothers, Ketchikan trample Service
Behind brothers Marcus and Chris Lee, the Ketchikan Kings handily defeated the Service Cougars at the O’Brady Invitational basketball tournament.
Analysis: Why Alaska has more at stake in the partial government shutdown than any other state
Relative to its size, Alaska has more federal workers affected by the shutdown than any other state. It also has the nation’s highest unemployment rate and fastest job losses.
Effort to pay Coast Guard members during shutdown advances, Sullivan says
President Trump supports the measure, Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan said a day after Coast Guard personnel missed their first paycheck during the lapse.
Sharon Jackson attempts to outflank stalled Alaska Legislature, takes oath of office in courthouse
The previous House speaker called it “bizarre.” The Republicans' pick for speaker says it doesn’t count.
'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.
