Trump administration launches process to lease ANWR for drilling
The notice opens 60 days of public comment before the environmental review, including five public meetings in Alaska.
Anchorage’s large private landlords team up to provide apartments for the homeless
A novel project would provide apartments, job training and case management to 40 homeless households in Anchorage.
Ambitious Mat-Su timber deal gets go-ahead despite public protest
The borough hopes it will bring much-needed revenue to the government-owned port.
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.
Alaska Railroad finds savings closer to home
The railroad used to send passenger cars to the Midwest for repairs and paint jobs. Now that work is being performed by a local company where business is booming.
Wanted: Coaches for Alaska college hockey teams that were on the chopping block
OPINION: The university's Strategic Pathways report entertained the idea of killing hockey. That didn't happen, but the threat may have crippled the programs.
I’ve dedicated my life to teaching in Alaska. Here’s why I’m leaving.
There's a storm brewing and we are about to see an exodus of young, talented, and committed educators from our state.
Spruce bark beetles are back with a vengeance. Here’s how to defend your trees.
Jeff Lowenfels: There is a spruce beetle outbreak in Southcentral. Since the beetles don't emerge for a few weeks, we might as well start thinking about the problem.
Here’s the list of Alaska companies going to China with Gov. Bill Walker in search of deals
Walker's administration announced Wednesday that it's bringing a 26-member delegation on a May trade mission to China, in industries ranging from seafood to tourism.
Troopers: Bank employee stole money from account of dead Palmer man
Keith Aumavae, reported missing in October 2017, was found dead the next month. Then an employee at his bank cleaned out his account, troopers say.
Anchorage police search for shotgun-wielding thieves after 2 gas stations robbed hours apart
A stolen vehicle, described by police as “similar to the getaway vehicle” used in both robberies, was found Wednesday morning unoccupied and burning on Baxter Road.
Inside Southwest Flight 1380, 20 minutes of chaos and terror
Tens of thousands of feet above the Earth, the passengers clasped hands with strangers, prayed together and got ready to die.
