Anchorage’s plastic bag ban started Sunday. Here’s how it will affect the way you shop.
No commercial business in Anchorage - from Walmart to a hole-in-the-wall cafe - will be able to legally hand out a disposable plastic bag as of Sunday.
Todd Palin files for divorce from former Alaska governor Sarah Palin
The filing cites “incompatibility of temperament” and asks for joint custody of the couple’s only child under 18.
Hunter mauled by brown bear near Eureka
A hunting partner shot and killed the bear.
Troopers: Someone has been cutting hair off horses in Fairbanks
“An unknown individual had entered a property and cut the hair off of a horse,” troopers said. It was apparently not an isolated incident.
No injuries in Nunivak Island plane crash
The plane reportedly crashed just after takeoff.
Soldotna man drove excavator into his own house with family inside, troopers say
Matthew Leadens is charged with assault and DUI.
Sand Point men charged with manslaughter after counterfeit pills are linked to overdoses, one fatal
Police in the Aleutian Islands village said counterfeit oxycodone pills may have been contaminated with fentanyl.
Oregon man arrested, charged with teen’s murder in 41-year-old Anchorage cold case
Shelley Connolly was killed in January 1978 after being beaten, sexually assaulted, dragged behind a car and tossed off the road.
Anchorage judge questions ‘emergency’ used to allow Medicaid rate cuts
The order found that the lawsuit by the hospital association raised “at the very least, serious and substantial questions regarding DHSS’ finding of emergency.”
Coast Guardsman found dead in Valdez home
The Coast Guard did not say why police went to the residence, or whether foul play was suspected.
High winds headed to Anchorage Hillside, Turnagain Arm
Winds could reach 50-60 mph on the Anchorage Hillside tonight.
Sterling Highway open with pilot cars as wet, windy weather calms Swan Lake fire spread
Motorists have been reporting delays of 15 minutes to an hour to be escorted by pilot car through the fire area.