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Alaska governor appoints Republican Thomas Baker to vacant state House seat

November 8, 2023

Alaska governor appoints Republican Thomas Baker to vacant state House seat

Following the resignation of Josiah Patkotak, Gov. Mike Dunleavy has appointed Thomas Baker to serve out the remainder of his term.

Alaska man dead after fleeing traffic stop, shooting at officers

November 2, 2023

Alaska man dead after fleeing traffic stop, shooting at officers

Michael Grimes, 45, of Fairbanks, Alaska, was fatally shot by police after fleeing an attempted traffic stop and opening fire on officers who pursued him.

FBI arrests Alaska man for allegedly threatening to kill US senator, wear their skin 'as clothes'

November 2, 2023

FBI arrests Alaska man for allegedly threatening to kill US senator, wear their skin 'as clothes'

An Alaska man was arrested by special agents of the US Capitol Police and the FBI after he allegedly sent a message to a US Senate office threatening to kill a Senator.

Alaska once again grapples with food stamp application backlog

October 30, 2023

Alaska once again grapples with food stamp application backlog

Alaska has once again reported a backlog in recertifications of food stamp benefits, over a year after the issue was initially reported.

US troops stationed overseas face cuts to cost-of-living allowance amid soaring inflation

October 18, 2023

US troops stationed overseas face cuts to cost-of-living allowance amid soaring inflation

U.S. troops living overseas or in Alaska and Hawaii are bracing for another round of cuts to their overseas cost-of-living (OCOLA) allowance next month.

2 deer stranded in cold Alaskan waters rescued by troopers, get a lift on boat

October 18, 2023

2 deer stranded in cold Alaskan waters rescued by troopers, get a lift on boat

Two Alaska Wildlife Troopers spotted two deer stranded in cold waters as they were boating to Ketchikan, Alaska. The troopers helped the deer aboard and dropped them at a nearby island.

Fat Bear Week winner crowned in landslide victory: An 'annual celebration' of success

October 14, 2023

Fat Bear Week winner crowned in landslide victory: An 'annual celebration' of success

The winner of Fat Bear Week 2023 has been crowned. Grazer is a first-time champion who has successfully raised two litters of cubs; she is known for her aggressive behavior.

US Army identifies 2 soldiers killed after transport vehicle flips in Alaska training area

October 5, 2023

US Army identifies 2 soldiers killed after transport vehicle flips in Alaska training area

Spc. Brian Joshua Snowden, 22, and Spc. Jeremy Daniel Evans, 23, were killed Monday when their transport vehicle flipped in a training area in Alaska.

Alaska's beloved 'Fat Bear Week' roars on after government shutdown averted

October 4, 2023

Alaska's beloved 'Fat Bear Week' roars on after government shutdown averted

Katmai National Park's annual "Fat Bear Week" is back on, as 12 animals take each other on while fattening up before winter hibernation.

2 US soldiers killed, a dozen injured after transport vehicle flips in Alaska

October 3, 2023

2 US soldiers killed, a dozen injured after transport vehicle flips in Alaska

Two U.S. Army soldiers were killed and 12 others were injured when a transport vehicle flipped on a dirt road outside Salcha, Alaska. The soldiers were based out of Fort Wainwright.