Alaska Department of Law says it found dozens of potential gaps in candidates’ financial disclosures
A preliminary report listed possible issues with reports filed by 91 state-office candidates, some minor and some significant.
CCRF launches life-saving app to reduce response times for cardiac arrests in Juneau
When someone experiences sudden cardiac arrest in Juneau, the average response time for Capital City Fire/Rescue is 9 minutes. CCFR launched an app on Sept. 1 that aims to cut down that response time.
Alaska Lt. Gov. Dahlstrom reverses herself, puts Treg Taylor back in governor’s race
The lieutenant governor cited an as-yet-unpublished analysis by the Alaska Department of Law, Taylor’s former agency, to make her decision.
Trump-aligned group sues Alaska’s judge-nominating body over delayed records
The America First Legal Foundation says the Alaska Judicial Council has been slow to respond to a request for nearly six years of records on the role diversity plays in the judicial selection process.
Alaska legislator asks state to prosecute candidate for Lt. Gov. and former attorney general
Democratic Rep. Andrew Gray is seeking action against two Republican politicians, accusing them of hypocrisy with election laws.
After nearly 3 decades with the agency, Alaska’s NTSB chief retires
Clint Johnson investigated over a thousand accidents over the course of his career.
Federal government transfers ANMC to tribal ownership after decades-long advocacy
Since inception, the Alaska Native Medical Center hospital building has been owned by the federal government and run by tribal health organizations. The federal government transferred ownership to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium on August 24.
Some Juneau residents say e-motorcycles are a problem. City leaders look to regulate them.
Two proposed ordinances are on the table. One would ban e-motorcycles only on city trails, while the other would be more sweeping.
‘Love, tolerance, education, joy’: March in Juneau honors Dolly Parton’s legacy
After her recent death, Juneau residents honored her legacy of music and early childhood literacy with a commemorative march on Aug. 28.
Deputy city clerk unpacks Juneau’s 2026 Municipal Election
The municipal election is approaching. Eight candidates are running for three Assembly seats, and three candidates are running for two School Board seats.
Alaska Judicial Council takes rare step of recommending ‘no’ votes on 2 judges
The council announced Wednesday its recommendation against retaining Superior Court Judge Kelly Lawson and District Court Judge Martin Fallon, both assigned to the Kenai court.
Haines fishermen say the salmon runs aren’t great this year, but the prices are
Local fishermen say they’re seeing the highest prices in decades for all kinds of salmon.
Sitka brown bear drowned in July during state-run research project
Officials said in a statement that research staff were capturing and collaring brown bears at Redoubt Lake when the drowning occurred.
Trump says he’ll campaign for Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska
The president praised Sullivan from the Oval Office and spent substantial time disparaging the other Dan Sullivan in the race.
Alaska schools set to receive $115M in war-driven oil revenue bonus, state announces
The surplus funding is part of an estimated nearly $600 million in oil revenue this fiscal year.
Democratic withdrawals leave some Alaskans questioning the point of ranked choice voting
Ranking was supposed to neutralize the spoiler effect. Now that two Democrats have left statewide races, some wonder if the voting method is living up to the promise.
A Himalayan glacier collapse killed hundreds. One in Alaska could look different.
Scientists say glacier collapses are more likely with climate change, and there have been two known glacier collapses in Alaska.
Juneau schools and organizations increase mental health support following death of teenagers
The Juneau School District and community organizations are offering additional support and resources following the death of two teenagers Monday evening. KTOO compiled this list of mental health resources, prevention events and support.
Petersburg’s Dan J. Sullivan stays on Alaska’s U.S. Senate ballot after third-place primary finish
Fourth-place finisher Democrat David Leslie withdraws, putting third a Republican — Gerald Heikes — on the November ballot.
Where Alaska races stand after a chaotic end to primary election season
It was a chaotic last day of strategic maneuvering, especially in the governor’s race. Here’s where things stand as voters look toward November.