Still without an identified cause, interest in Anchorage’s mystery sound grows
Sky trumpets or snow plows? People confidently defend both theories — and everything in between.
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How Republican Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan teamed with a climate-crusading Democrat to pass an ocean cleanup bill
Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island hopes that someday they’ll introduce a climate-change bill together.
Worries about the fate of the Denali Park Road persist as tourism season looms
The National Park Service says that the 92-mile road is expected to open fully by early June. But dramatic changes are making the road increasingly vulnerable to landslides.
A winter journey along the Yukon River
Columnist Ned Rozell, along with two friends, skied 100 miles of the frozen Yukon River along the route of the Yukon Quest until it got too cold for their skis to glide.
An accidental marathoner and reluctant newsmaker, Soldotna’s Megan Youngren is poised to make history
She met the qualifying standard for the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, to be held later this month, and hopes to be the first openly transgender runner to compete.
Elderly couple killed in Sterling Highway crash near Soldotna
One of the drivers lost control of their vehicle on the icy roadway and slid into the oncoming lane, troopers said.
Boy injured in Midtown Anchorage shooting, police say
A juvenile was sent to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Concerts and longer hours could be in store for Alaska breweries, but lawmakers have the final say
The proposal to ease some restrictions on breweries is part of a sweeping overhaul of Alaska’s alcohol laws.
Everyone safe after helicopter accident at Denali National Park glacier, officials say
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the accident.
Anchorage shooting sends man to hospital
The man was shot in the upper body, and his injuries were described as not life-threatening, police said.
Alaska House Republicans confirm Prax to open seat
Glenn “Mike” Prax has been confirmed to a seat vacated when longtime Rep. Tammie Wilson resigned last month.
Snowfall makes driving treacherous on highways and O’Malley Road
The Anchorage School District canceled all after-school activities due to icy roads.
Navy will take public comment on Gulf of Alaska exercises
Northern Edge is a major Army, Navy and Air Force exercise held every two years across Alaska.
Plowing push extends Kuskokwim River ice road to a whopping 355 miles
A pioneering plowing effort has made a Southwest Alaska ice road longer than most traditional highways in the state.
Alaska Resource Education group sues former director, accusing her of stealing more than $200,000
A civil complaint alleges that Michelle Brunner paid for vacations, wine club memberships and a home in Arizona with the stolen money.
City of Nome sued by woman who says her rape wasn’t investigated
The lawsuit asserts the inaction was “part of the city’s systemic and ongoing failure to protect Alaska Native women from sexual abuse and assault.”
Kotzebue lawmaker says he won’t seek reelection
Rep. John Lincoln said he will finish the remainder of his term, and he intends to return to work for NANA Regional Corp.
First a bump, then a stall alarm before medevac plane crashed into Unalaska waters
The pilot reported that as he took off, the plane climbed briefly, “followed by a sinking sensation,” an NTSB report says.
Interim president at state gasline agency resigns
Joe Dubler stepped into the lead role at the state-owned corporation last year after the governor made sweeping changes to the AGDC board of directors.