Alaska News

Grief, shock and support: Remembering the 10 Alaskans who died on Bering Air flight 445

The plane crashed on the Norton Sound sea ice near Nome on Thursday.

Zaz Hollander, Zachariah Hughes 3:52 AM

Alaska college scholarship sees ‘exciting trends’ after the Legislature approved major reforms

Supporters say the Alaska Performance Scholarship has been effective in keeping high school graduates studying in Alaska.

Sean Maguire 3:01 AM

Hoping to spur development, Anchorage Assembly members propose pause on design rules for apartments

Local developers say a portion of city code frequently adds onerous costs, and that requirements for elements like building facades and landscaping don’t necessarily make sense for the living spaces they’re trying to build.

Emily Goodykoontz 2:59 AM
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Nonresident hiring in Alaska set record in 2023, state analysis shows

Seasonal and project-based industries that long relied on out-of-state workers increased their nonresident hire in 2023, but so did other major industries.

Yereth Rosen, Alaska Beacon 5:32 PM

Resident seriously injured in Anchorage duplex fire

The fire Sunday afternoon started while the person was working in the garage, officials say.

Anchorage Daily News 3:45 PM

Teen repeatedly touched by Alaska man on flight to Seattle messages her mother for help, prosecutors say

The girl had a window seat near the back of the plane and her mother was a row behind her, authorities said.

Sara Schilling, McClatchy News 3:42 PM

Photos: Best of February 2025

Our favorite photographs by Anchorage Daily News staff photographers and contributors.

Anchorage Daily News February 10, 2025

New trapping ban looks to protect dogs near some Mat-Su trails

The new regulation bans most traps and snares near a series of 13 area trails.

Amy Bushatz, Mat-Su Sentinel  February 10, 2025

State to compensate 32,000 public sector workers in Alaska whose retirement contributions were delayed

The delay stems from an outage in a state system used by Alaska’s school districts, boroughs and other public employers.

Iris Samuels February 9, 2025

‘Shouldn’t just be a Mountain View problem’: Neighborhood wants city’s help with longstanding homeless encampment

Mountain View residents say they are sympathetic to their unhoused neighbors in Davis Park but also feel the city’s approach has pushed more people into the park, leaving them to bear the burden.

Emily Goodykoontz February 9, 2025
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