Former Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell named UAA chancellor
Parnell steps into the position on June 12.
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Dunbar and Bronson neck-and-neck in preliminary runoff election results for Anchorage mayor
With 72,144 ballots counted so far, Dunbar was leading by just 114 votes in the first round of unofficial results reported Tuesday.
Alaska Legislature rejects Pebble employee for state Board of Fisheries
Bristol Bay legislators said Abe Williams, nominated last year, favored ideas that would have opened the fishery to more Outside interests.
12 winners share jackpot in Nenana Ice Classic
The ticket holders will each get $19,465.92 for guessing the exact time when the ice would move enough to trigger a mechanism that stops a clock inside a tripod set up on the Tanana River.
Alaska Court System starts bringing back some online services after cyberattack
The court system disconnected many of its operations from the internet on May 1 after malware was detected on some servers and computers. It’s unclear when the system will be fully online again.
Tracking COVID-19 in Alaska: 2 deaths and 62 new cases reported Tuesday
State officials said Alaska children 12 and up could begin getting vaccinated against the virus as early as Wednesday.
32-year-old man on skateboard died after SUV hit him near Merrill Field, Anchorage police say
The suspect, who failed a field sobriety test and had a blood alcohol content of 0.13, faces multiple charges including criminally negligent homicide and driving under the influence, according to a charging document.
Curious Alaska: How is the national shortage of car rentals affecting Alaska?
As Alaska gears up for the upcoming tourism season, rental cars are in short supply, thanks to a combination of global and local factors.
Wasilla man dies after SUV hits tree, troopers say
Richard Pope lost control of his SUV after experiencing a suspected medical issue, troopers said. He died from the injuries in a hospital, according to troopers.
Photos: Bartlett High School’s outdoor graduation ceremony
Seniors donned graduation-themed face masks as they made their entrance to the football field while friends and family erupted in cheers from the stadium bleachers.
Alaska House approves state operating budget with amendment to cut funding for abortion services
The budget bill now advances to the Alaska Senate, which is expected to introduce a competing proposal later this week.
Tracking COVID-19 in Alaska: 225 cases and no deaths reported over the weekend
Over 80% of Alaskans 65 and older have received a vaccination shot, and 10 census areas or boroughs now have vaccination rates among their eligible population that are above 70%.
Tuesday is runoff election day for Anchorage mayor. Here’s what to expect.
Vote centers and secure ballot drop boxes will close at 8 p.m. Tuesday. But it may be several days before it’s clear who the next mayor of Anchorage will be.
Alaska parents can now schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments for children 12 and up, officials say
While appointments can be made now, state health officials say they’re asking providers to wait until a final recommendation from a federal advisory committee on Wednesday to begin vaccinations.
Proposal for Palmer police advisory board is drawing fire
A number of other Alaskan cities, including Anchorage, have some kind of public safety board made up of citizens.
Sightseeing helicopter crashes in Palmer with 2 passengers aboard
“The pilot and two passengers walked away with no observable injuries although the passengers were later transported to Mat-Su Regional Medical Center as a precaution,” Alaska State Troopers said.
Q&A: Answers to questions about kids and the COVID-19 vaccine
40,000 more Alaskans will likely be able get vaccinated as soon as Wednesday, pending final approval from the CDC. Here are Alaska health officials’ answers to commonly asked questions about children and the COVID-19 vaccine.
Many families have chosen home school during the pandemic. In Alaska, the rate is especially high.
Out of roughly 41,600 total students in the Anchorage School District, over 6,100 students are either enrolled in ASD Virtual or ASD Homeschool, according to April numbers. That’s up from just over 1,000 in 2019.
Man dies after being struck by SUV near Merrill Field; suspect is in custody
Stephen Matthews has been charged with criminally negligent homicide, driving under the influence, and leaving the scene of the accident without rendering aid.
A contentious election for Anchorage mayor is nearing the finish line, revealing deep divisions on how the city should move ahead
Candidates Dave Bronson and Forrest Dunbar are both arguing the other would take the city down a radically wrong path.