Alaska Sanders delegates joined final push before Clinton nomination
Metlakatla Democratic National Convention delegate Gavin Hudson campaigned for Bernie Sanders. But he’s in Hillary Clinton’s camp now.
Researchers find new whale species in Western Alaska
Researchers think they’ve found a new species of whale in Western Alaska. A new study is identifying the find as a relative of the Baird’s beaked whale.
Anchorage police target drunk driving with new patrol unit
Anchorage is assigning more police to handle drunk drivers. A federal grant is paying for a new patrol unit.
Artifacts removed from historic building threatened by erosion
Volunteers with Alaska State Parks and the Delta Historical Society have removed artifacts from a 110-year-old building at Big Delta State Historical Park.
Overturned truck blocks Egan with load of fish
A truck that turned over on Egan Drive spilled the fish it was carrying and temporarily blocked the road for almost 3 hours Monday.
Alaska has the highest level of state spending, but that’s not the whole story
The amount of proposed state spending directly controlled by the legislature was projected to be nearly 25 percent more per person than any other state in the current fiscal year.
First-time offenders get second chance under new criminal justice reform law
Low-level, low-risk offenders have an opportunity for a fresh start with a clean slate after their case is dismissed as part of a suspended entry of judgment, a new form of deferred prosecution.
Alaska delegates contemplate the after-Bern
Some of Sanders’ Alaska delegates reacted to his endorsement of Clinton with a mix of sadness and pragmatism.
It’s been a heck of a berry season in Southeast Alaska
If you’re a berry picker in Southeast, you may have noticed it’s been a particularly good season for salmonberries and other varieties.
Sitka Seafood Festival issues SOS
The Sitka Seafood Festival has issued a call for help after the 2016 event was placed on hold earlier this year.
Northwest Native caucus presents priorities in Philadelphia
A Native American caucus from the Pacific Northwest is in Philadelphia this week to speak for the priorities of Northwest tribes at the Democratic National Convention.
Petersburg leaders favor state income tax over sales tax
The Petersburg Borough Assembly agrees with the governor — on at least one thing. They favor a state income tax over a state sales tax.
Could the Marine Corps be coming to Alaska?
The head of the U.S. Marine Corps stopped in Anchorage and the interior this weekend to evaluate new opportunities for training.
School District uses data to keep kids from being left behind
Juneau School District officials believe they can help kids struggling in the classroom by adopting a strategy that monitors their performances over time.
Why a Canadian timber company stopped selling to Haines
Canadian timber company refuses to do business in Haines after the Haines Borough demanded the company pay a sales tax.
City pressure, fire dangers push homeless resources over capacity
Homeless shelters are being filled beyond capacity as more people get pushed out of homeless camps towards social services.
Two-vehicle collision leaves Egan Drive blocked Saturday
Authorities re-routed traffic on Egan drive for a half hour after a two-vehicle collision Saturday.
French company promises Western Alaska high speed internet
A French ship docked in Unalaska is bound for Nome, where the crew will lay fiber optic cable.
Ferry breakdown strands passengers in Petersburg
Columbia Ferry breaks down and strands tourists in Petersburg.
Timber bill signed, but will it make a difference?
Gov. Bill Walker has signed legislation he says will provide more timber for Alaska’s mills. But it probably won’t be that much of an increase.