Alaska House passes budget over Republican opposition, but many elements remain uncertain
Two key procedural votes failed, and the Senate and governor have yet to act. Revotes are possible before the special session ends Friday.
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Search continues for hiker reportedly charged by bears on Pioneer Ridge Trail near Butte
The woman had reached out to her husband to ask for help after multiple bears charged her and she discharged bear spray, troopers said.
Officials urge Eklutna Lake paddlers to use caution after string of water rescues
At least three groups were rescued from overturned boats or kayaks in a three-week span, according to the Chugiak Volunteer Fire and Rescue chief.
Bronson administration details ambitious plan for East Anchorage homeless shelter
The plan, involving city property along Tudor Road, represents a big potential change in the city’s role in addressing homelessness.
Anchorage woman pleads guilty to embezzling nearly $175K from now-defunct tribal organization
Joni Bryant will repay nearly $175,000 to NOAA, which was a primary source of funding for the now-defunct Alaska Native Harbor Seal Commission, according to a plea agreement.
Alaska Senate delays action on proposed compromise budget plan
The budget proposal attached strings to funding for programs like the Permanent Fund dividend, and it was criticized by some lawmakers as a strong-arm tactic.
Curious Alaska: What’s Sarah Palin up to these days?
Thirteen years after her sudden rise to notoriety, Sarah Palin is simultaneously the most famous Alaskan and nearly invisible within the state.
Valerie Nurr’araaluk Davidson named president of Alaska’s largest tribal health organization
Davidson is stepping down from her role as president of Alaska Pacific University to lead the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium.
Alaska’s back-to-work bonus plan is killed in compromise budget
A House-Senate panel prioritized construction projects instead.
Enjoy live classical music or a local brew while you get your free vaccine Tuesday
Vaccination events will be hosted at the Alaska Center for Performing Arts, where musicians with Alaska Youth Orchestras will perform, and at King Street Brewing.
Tracking COVID-19 in Alaska: 58 new cases, no new deaths reported over the weekend
By Monday, roughly 54% of the state’s population age 12 and older had received at least their first dose of the vaccine.
New York-based charitable trust announces $20M grant to help address rural Alaska water issues
The money, from the Helmsley Charitable Trust, is intended to support improvement projects and a utility assistance program in 15 rural communities in the Norton Sound region of the state.
Woman arrested after driving 112 miles per hour into a construction zone, Anchorage police say
Police say Angel I. T. A. Hopson, 20, eluded officers while speeding on the Glenn Highway north of Anchorage.
New compromise plan for Alaska’s state budget puts pressure on supporters of a large Permanent Fund dividend
Before a key Tuesday vote, lawmakers say there’s ample arm-twisting in the state Capitol.
‘She needs a lot of work’: Museum of the North staff begins work on ‘Into the Wild’ bus
The rusty relic was airlifted out of a remote spot off the Stampede Trail last year and brought back to Fairbanks, where it had been used decades ago as a city transit bus.
Pedestrian struck by truck and injured near downtown Anchorage, police say
The woman was taken to a hospital and is expected to survive her injuries, a police spokeswoman said.
Man drove vehicle into Dimond Center entrance and threatened mall security with machete, police say
Rogelio Rogel swung the machete at a police dog after it bit him on the leg, Anchorage police said.
CDC and Coast Guard lift mask requirement for vaccinated commercial fishermen
New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan and Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski, of Alaska advocated for the change. They had heard from fishermen in their states who said wearing a mask while they work is unsafe
Alaska Legislature’s budget negotiators settle on $1,100 dividend, but upcoming vote could cut it in half
A legislative panel also made plans to spend about $500 million in federal aid, sending millions to cities, boroughs, nonprofits and tourism businesses.
Amputee military veterans ‘serve beyond the uniform’ with USA Patriots softball team
The team came to Anchorage for a two-day tournament at Cartee Fields over the weekend and will visit the VA hospital on Monday.