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February 19, 2024

Alaska public health czar Dr. Anne Zink to resign

Dr. Anne Zink, Alaska's chief medical officer, is resigning from her post later this year, planning to continue full-time work until early April.

February 19, 2024

Alaska faces teacher shortage as education funding debate dominates legislature

Schools in Alaska are struggling to cope with a dearth of funding. Gov. Dunleavy has suggested paying teachers yearly bonuses, but officials want a more permanent funding increase.

February 19, 2024

Suspect in double slaying leaves behind recordings: 'In my movies, everybody always dies'

Disturbing images and videos on a memory card that a sex worker stole from a man four years ago are key evidence in his double murder case

February 14, 2024

Alaska avalanche kills one skiier, two others hurt after nearly 1,000 feet fall

One backwoods skiier is dead in Alaska and two more are injured after an avalanche on the Kenai Peninsula Tuesday. High winds and warmer weather are likely culprits.

February 14, 2024

Alaska woman who killed 'best friend' after being promised $9M in catfish scheme gets 99 years

An Alaska woman who killed a close friend for her phony online boyfriend was sentenced Monday to 99 years in prison for the killing, authorities said.

February 14, 2024

What is Alaskapox? First fatality reported from animal-borne virus, likely contracted from stray cat

The first fatality from Alaskapox, a type of orthopoxvirus, has been reported on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. Here's what public health officials want people to know about the virus.

February 10, 2024

What is ranked choice voting, the contentious election method expanding across the nation?

Ranked choice voting has been popularized in the U.S. and continues to face backlash from some critics over its effectiveness and fairness. But what is it exactly?

January 30, 2024

Alaska governor's State of the State speech postponed as high winds delay flights

AK Gov. Mike Dunleavy's annual State of the State address was postponed by a day because high winds around Juneau, Alaska, delayed attendees' flights.

January 26, 2024

Alaska housefire kills 1 woman, 5 children

One woman and five children were killed in a housefire in an Alaska village. Authorities suspect the fire started near a stove. The identities of the victims have not been released yet.

January 24, 2024

US laughs off reports of Putin eyeing Alaska as Russia's 'former real estate': 'Not getting it back'

The State Department rejected the notion of Russia reclaiming Alaska centuries after the 1867 purchase amid reports Russian President Vladimir Putin was eyeing former "real estate."