Homebound during a pandemic? More Alaskans decide now’s a good time to adopt a pet.
Even with shelters closed to casual visitors, animals are being adopted faster than normal.
Man arrested for fatal shooting in Northeast Anchorage that injured others, police say
One man died at the scene and another was brought to the hospital with a life-threatening gunshot wound, police said. Police arrested 26-year-old David Dumpson on charges of murder.
Pope Francis merges Archdiocese of Anchorage and Diocese of Juneau, appoints archbishop
Andrew Bellisario of Juneau was appointed archbishop of the new Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau, Catholic Church officials said.
Kwethluk 19-year-old broke into public safety building, staged rifles and fired at officer, troopers say
Brian Nicolai is facing charges including attempted murder of a village public safety officer in the village near Bethel.
Seafood worker and Juneau correctional center staffer among new COVID-19 cases in Alaska announced Sunday
Four new cases of COVID-19 were announced Sunday plus one nonresident case, the state health department said. The total number of cases in Alaska so far is 396.
Firefighters fully contain 56-acre wildfire north of Wasilla, officials say
About 14 crew members were on scene Monday to make sure there are no hot spots that could reignite the fire.
Public health authorities recommend wearing masks, but finding them has proven challenging for many Alaskans
Some locally owned businesses are now stocked with supplies, while some Alaskans have turned to social media to obtain homemade masks.
Wildfire risk prompts burn ban in Anchorage municipality
Barbecues and enclosed pellet grills, and campfires in dedicated enclosures in Chugach State Park are allowed.
Man wounded in gunfire outside Anchorage gas station
The man suffered life-threatening wounds early Thursday outside a Mountain View gas station. No arrests had been made.
Suspicious package investigation in downtown Anchorage prompts temporary road closure
Police contained and removed the package for further investigation, APD said.
Richard Beneville, the exuberant and colorful mayor of Nome, dies at 75
Beneville, a resident for almost 30 years who had retired from Nome Public Schools, was first elected mayor in 2015 and was serving his third term.
Fisherman swept away in Tanana River while trying to rescue his dog
The dog made it back to shore but the 22-year-old Salcha man was last seen about 50 yards from shore near Fairbanks.