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.
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.
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.
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.
Resident seriously injured in Anchorage duplex fire
The fire Sunday afternoon started while the person was working in the garage, officials say.
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.
Photos: Best of February 2025
Our favorite photographs by Anchorage Daily News staff photographers and contributors.
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.
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.
‘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.