Alex DeMarban is a longtime Alaska journalist who covers the oil and gas industries and general assignments. Reach him at 907-257-4317 or alex@adn.com.
Outrage greeted news that Justin Scott Schneider, a 34-year-old former air traffic controller, wouldn't get time behind bars in a plea deal for a violent sexual attack on a woman in Anchorage.
An apparent rise in young black bear numbers is another factor in the growing human-bear conflicts.
The director of the Stand for Salmon campaign said the accusations will be dismissed by regulators and are meant to smear the group backing increased protections for fish.
The driver of the van was eastbound on DeBarr Road when the collision occurred. He was in the center lane and had the right of way during a green light, police said.
Bethel Search and Rescue says one woman has died. The group is searching for a man who remains missing.
After days of searching, evidence from a state-federal investigation helped lead to the discovery of Ashley Johnson-Barr's body, authorities said.
Brian T. Burton was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. Crissilin C. O. Cruz died at the scene.
The nominee said Alaska Natives are Indian tribes and enjoy unique rights and benefits that have been recognized by Congress and the courts, according to Sen. Dan Sullivan.
Ashley Johnson-Barr, 10, went missing in the northwest Alaska community on Sept. 6.
After Alaska statehood in 1959, game wardens began citing Alaska Native hunters and confiscated rifles under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. On Thursday, agencies apologized.
He suffered a stroke on Tuesday, and passed away Wednesday evening. Gillam founded McKinley Capital Management, a wealth management firm in Alaska, but was perhaps best known in Alaska for opposing the Pebble prospect in the Bristol Bay region.
AFN said Brett Kavanaugh holds erroneous and misguided views on Indian and Alaska Native policy. The group is urging senators to oppose his appointment.
