AFN Notebook: Village officer talks of life and values; Zinke promises Trump will work with Alaska Native tribes
AFN handed out its top two awards for outstanding contributions to Alaska Native people and causes.
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Iditarod musher Jason Mackey charged with stealing dog kennels from another musher in Nome
Jason Mackey is accused of taking four of fellow musher Alan Eischens' dog kennels after the 2017 race.
Business leaders form group to oppose salmon protection ballot initiative
The group was formed to counter what its leaders describe as “the false narrative that current laws and regulations fail to adequately protect salmon."
Alaska tribes and state sign historic document on tribal child welfare
The agreement formalized Thursday in Anchorage on the opening day of the Alaska Federation of Natives annual convention allows expanded tribal authority.
Teenage son of Alaska Native leader stabbed to death in Utqiaġvik
A family member suffering from mental illness attacked the 14-year-old son of Crawford Patkotak as he was getting ready for school, the father said Thursday.
The last Combi: Alaska Airlines retires unique jets and offers new freight options
The switch to separate cargo and passenger jets is bringing a new freight benefit for rural Alaskans who leave home with empty totes and coolers, stock up in cities, and haul everything back as part of their checked baggage
Alaska gets another year to comply with Real ID Act
The DMV will be ready to produce compliant IDs in January 2019, a state official said Wednesday.
Mat-Su bans private landfills around Palmer and Wasilla
The ban applies to the most densely populated parts of the borough.
Top law enforcement officials announce plan to fight violent crime in Alaska
Federal agents will work more closely with state and local police to respond to homicide and shooting scenes in Alaska, in hopes of pressing stricter federal charges and tamping down on gun violence.
Slick roads lead to dicey morning commute in Anchorage and Mat-Su
Light snow re-freezing on roads early Wednesday made for a slick morning commute on the Glenn Highway.
Alaska Native leaders say Tara Sweeney is well suited for Trump’s top Indian affairs job
If the U.S. Senate confirms the president's pick, she’ll be the first Alaska Native and the second woman to hold the position of assistant secretary of Interior for Indian affairs.
Troopers seek man accused of groping juvenile girls at resort near Fairbanks
The man had left the scene by the time troopers arrived.
Rick Robb re-elected mayor of Bethel
Mayor Robb narrowly won another term in office in 4-3 City Council vote.
Top Alaska legal advocate chosen to be Anchorage’s new district attorney
Alaska's attorney general has appointed Rick Allen, head of the state's Office of Public Advocacy, to be the new Anchorage district attorney.
Pilot still missing after discovery of his plane in Yukon River
Kyle Stevens' plane was found in the Yukon River about 10 miles downriver from Russian Mission, but Stevens himself remained unaccounted for Tuesday evening.
Trump nominates Alaska Native corporate leader for top Indian Affairs job
Tara Sweeney is currently the executive vice president of external affairs for Arctic Slope Regional Corp. -- the largest Alaska-owned business.
Percentage of obese Alaskans more than doubled since 1991
Since Alaskans report their own weight in the phone survey, the obesity rate may be even higher than reported.
Anchorage police say they cannot confirm Friday’s report of an attempted child abduction
“We have no evidence,” said an Anchorage police spokesman. “There’s nothing to substantiate that there was an actual attempted child abduction.”
This Alaska teen’s biggest catch was a 57-foot whale. Animal-rights activists didn’t like it. He’s not backing down.
Chris Apassingok energized the Elders and Youth Conference in a keynote address Monday about his life as a young hunter, and the whale that put him in the spotlight.
Toddler fatally struck by SUV in Eagle River driveway accident
An 18-month-old boy was killed Sunday by an SUV driven by his father, according to Anchorage police.