Elders and Youth Conference speakers gave back to their communities
The conference's keynote speakers are a 92-year-old who fought for social justice on the North Slope, and a 20-year-old Athabascan who's already second chief of his village.
Alaska ‘trivia nerd’ competes on Jeopardy! Monday night
An Anchorage romance novelist wouldn't say whether she won on Jeopardy! But Alaskans can soon find out.
Oil tops $80, boosting industry jobs — and hopes for the broader Alaska economy
Some businesses tied to the oil industry are seeing more work, but a statewide jobs turnaround isn't expected anytime soon.
Sullivan-sponsored bill to combat marine debris signed by Trump
The legislation renews NOAA's marine debris program and adds a provision aimed at big debris events like tsunamis.
Suspect surrenders after Fairview shooting that draws large police response
The victim showed up at a hospital with a gunshot wound described as not life-threatening, police say.
First crude flows from federal leases in Arctic Alaska petroleum reserve
ConocoPhillips has turned on oil production at a new field that could produce up to 30,000 barrels of oil daily.
Armed robbery suspect turns himself in; 2 others still at large
Tapoutaota Mataafa, a suspect in two robberies, turned himself in Saturday, police said.
Convicted murderer who walked out of drug treatment center returned to jail
Tips from the public led police to Scott Brodine, 50.
Blasted by Trump and GOP, praised by others, Murkowski takes independent course on Kavanaugh
The Alaska senator opposed the Supreme Court confirmation, while the state's other senator, Republican Dan Sullivan, voted for it.
Man dies in Southwest Alaska after boat slams river bank
Igatius Mike, 54, was not wearing a life vest, Troopers said.
Blasted by Trump and others for Kavanaugh vote, Murkowski says she focused on the issue at hand, not possible retribution
Murkowski on Saturday addressed threats from the president and other leading Alaska Republicans, saying she has to focus on the issues before her, not possible political retribution.
Campaign regulators put Stand for Salmon ‘dark money’ question on hold
The Alaska Public Offices Commission was expected to decide the complaint Wednesday. But it now wants APOC staff to review the case.