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July 10, 2024

Federal judge resigns from lifetime-tenured role after just 4 years

Joshua Kindred resigned as a U.S. District Court judge for Alaska effective Monday after an investigation determined the judge had committed misconduct.

July 9, 2024

GOP-led states ask SCOTUS to temporarily block Biden's student loan handout program

GOP-led state attorneys general urged the Supreme Court to step in and temporarily block the Biden administration's student loan handout effort.

July 3, 2024

Alaska's Juneau icefield is melting nearly 5 times faster than in the 1980s, study finds

A new study says the melting of Alaska’s Juneau icefield is accelerating. The snow covered area is now shrinking 4.6 times faster than it was in the 1980s.

June 20, 2024

Alaska man, police officers rescue baby moose from 'sure demise' after getting stuck in a lake

A man and police officers in Homer, Alaska, rescued a moose calf from drowning last week after it became stuck in a lake between a floatplane and a dock.

June 18, 2024

Trump endorses 'proven fighter' to unseat red state Democrat in crucial House race

Former President Trump endorsed Alaska Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom's bid to unseat Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, and represent Alaska's At-Large Congressional District.

June 15, 2024

Ranked choice voting and the love-hate relationship both Democrats and Republicans have with it

Alaska Republicans torched RCV, while some in Virginia said it led to a political earthquake in their favor

June 5, 2024

Alaska's capital strikes controversial deal with cruise lines to limit passenger numbers

Alaska’s capital city and major cruise lines have approved an agreement to cap the daily number of cruise ship passengers, drawing criticism from some residents.

June 4, 2024

1 dead, 1 charged in pair of Alaska shootings

Police in Anchorage, Alaska, are investigating two separate shootings that left one man dead and a second injured and charged with first- and second-degree murder.

June 4, 2024

Father of Alaska woman killed in murder-for-hire plot dies in memorial motorcycle ride

The father of an Alaska woman murdered in 2019 died in a motorcycle crash commemorating the fifth anniversary of her death.

May 26, 2024

Senator blasts federal parks officials for reportedly barring American flags in beloved national park

Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, sent a letter to leaders of the National Park Service demanding answers on why an American flag was banned from Denali National Park.