A Quest For Alaska Oil Sparks A Fight Over Tribal Sovereignty

An energy company with a history of environmental violations is conducting exploratory drilling in the Yukon Flats.

Alaska Bumblebees Are Thriving

Extreme environments offer them an unexpected paradise, and now researchers are working to get a head count.

Still Wild: A Mining Project Divides A Community

In Haines, Alaska, concern for a fragile ecosystem confronts the prospect of well-paying jobs.

Native Students Fight To Wear Traditional Regalia At Graduation

‘They took my sealskin cap, Mom.'

Will A Native-Led Initiative Spur An Agricultural Revolution In Rural Alaska?

A grassroots project to build biomass-heated greenhouses aims to alleviate food insecurity in the communities most affected by it.

Massive Drilling Project On Alaska's North Slope Given Go Ahead

Critics say the lease is at odds with President Biden's pledge to combat the climate crisis.

MinuteClinic Video Visit Telehealth Offering Now Available in AK

Service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week through the CVS Pharmacy App and on MinuteClinic.com

Alaskans Pursue Permanent Protections For Bristol Bay

‘It’s time to put Pebble to rest.’

Oil Lease Sale For Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Draws Few Bidders

The Trump administration succeeded in opening the refuge for drilling. The highest bidder? The state of Alaska itself.

After 3 Years And $1.5 Million Testing Rape Kits, Alaska Made One New Arrest

In the state with the highest rate of sexual assault in the nation, testing the backlog of rape kits may not be enough.

A Wetter And Warmer Alaska Means Dangerously Slippery Slopes

Climate change is making landslides more likely and preparation vital.

Why The U.S. Is Terrible At Collecting Indigenous Data

Abigail Echo-Hawk discusses the state of Indigenous public health.

The Alaska Native Village Of Kake Defends Their Right To Hunt

The state of Alaska sues the Federal Subsistence Board over hunting rights.

Alaska Gets An "A" For Its State Finances

Alaska has a Taxpayer Surplus of $77,400

Alaska’s Salmon Are Getting Smaller

New research finds some species diminished by as much as 10% and that the climate crisis may be a driving factor.

Essential Transportation In Rural Alaska Is Up In The Air

Since Alaska’s largest regional airline went bankrupt in April, roadless communities have been searching for ways to restore service.

How do education and income affect employment across Alaska?

In light of the current pandemic and the inevitable toll it will take on the economy, we took a look at the state of the economy in 2019.

Do fiscally responsible states have wealthier populations?

Is personal income related to state fiscal health?

Fairbanks School Child Nutrition Director Wins Regional Award

School Nutrition Association (SNA) names North Star Child Nutrition Director Amy Rouse Northwest Regional Director of the Year

The 10th Annual Bunny Rock 5K and Egg Hunt Is VIRTUAL!

This hare-raising event follows safety precautions due to the COVID-19 pandemic and includes swag at the location of your choosing!

Alaska’s Governor Wants To End Sex Offenders Becoming Cops

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is proposing changes to state law that would improve police hiring standards and oversight.

Can Alaska’s Failing Public Safety Officer Program Be Saved?

A task force of Alaska legislators is proposing an overhaul of key elements of the state’s failing Village Public Safety Officer Program.

Alaskan Communities Struggle With Dwindling Law Enforcement Numbers

Simeon Askoak was the only law enforcement officer in Russian Mission, a village of 340 people.

Alaska Gets An "A" For Its State Finances

Alaska finances are better than average

Alaska retiree health care better than average

Across the 50 states retiree health care is only 7% funded

How Income Taxes Shrink a $100,000 Salary in All 50 States

See how a six-figure salary is reduced to teeny-tiny take-home pay where you live.

Mid-Air Alaska Float Plane Crash Victims Identified

Six people were confirmed dead following the crash on Monday near Ketchikan, Alaska.

What to Budget for Breakfast in Alaska

See if the cost of fueling up for the day in Alaska is expensive.

Alaska Earthquake Update: Surreal Photos Of Anchorage Aftermath

Pictures of Alaska's earthquake Friday show the horrifying aftermath, including widespread damage left on major Anchorage roads.

Sarah Palin: Sacha Baron Cohen 'Duped' Me Into Interview

Sarah Palin says the comedian tricked her into an interview that will presumably air on a new Showtime series premiering July 15.

11 Rescued From Alaska Mountain After Plane Crash

The passengers were rescued amid poor visibility and overcast skies.

Rep: How Many Jews 'Put Into Ovens' Because They Were Unarmed?

Republican U.S. Rep. Don Young, a supporter of arming teachers, made the remark in response to a question about keeping students safe.

Alaska Magnitude 7.9 Earthquake Followed By Dozens Of Aftershocks

A Magnitude 7.9 earthquake rumbled about 175 miles southeast of Kodiak City.

Alaska Sam's Club Closings: Hundreds Flock To Fairbanks Store

Sam's Club is closing dozens of stores nationwide, including all three of its locations in Anchorage and Fairbanks.

Skiers Enlisted To Measure Alaska Snowpack

The measurements will be incorporated into computer models that calculate how much water will end up in the region's rivers and reservoirs.

Gov. Bill Walker To Defend Alaska's Marijuana Laws

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced an end to an Obama-era policy Thursday that allow legalized marijuana to flourish.

Baked Alaska: Residents Welcome Warm Winter As U.S. Freezes

While much of the nation shivers in bone-aching cold, people in Alaska's largest city are basking in warmer weather.

Alaska To Get High-Speed Internet Upgrades

The new service is part of a planned international fiber-optic system from Anchorage-based wholesaler Quintillion.

Alaska Highway Reopens After Rockslide

The rockslide pushed dirt, trees and rocks across the roadway, making it impossible for drivers to pass.

Sarah Palin's Son Arrested On Assault Charges Against Father

Track Palin previously faced domestic violence charges in 2016. ​