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July 3, 2023

Alaska police shoot, kill man holding a rifle on Anchorage highway exit ramp

A man who was holding a rifle along a highway exit ramp in Anchorage, Alaska, was shot and killed Sunday by police responding to a report of gunfire.

July 3, 2023

10 states plan to sue US Environmental Protection Agency over standards for residential wood-burning stoves

Ten attorney generals from states across the U.S. plan to sue the Environmental Protection Agency regarding the standards for residential wood-burning stoves.

June 29, 2023

Alaska’s only National Weather Service TV program ends, prompting fear among those without internet access

The only National Weather Service television program in Alaska is about to air its last segment. The program will move to YouTube, but internet access can be unreliable in rural areas.

June 16, 2023

Department of Commerce announces $930 million in grants for Biden's internet expansion project

The Department of Commerce announced $930 million in grants for Biden's initiative to improve internet access in the US. The grants will improve internet in Texas, Alaska, and more.

June 13, 2023

North America's first known case of a rabid moose confirmed in western Alaska

State wildlife officials in Alaska have reported the discovery of a moose infected with rabies, marking the first documented case of a rabid moose in North America.

June 12, 2023

Maine eyes ranked choice voting for gubernatorial elections

A Maine legislative committee has cleared a proposal to expand the state's ranked choice voting system to apply to gubernatorial elections.

June 9, 2023

Body of Alaska fishing captain recovered 11 days after partially submerged boat found

The remains of the captain of a fishing charter vessel, which was discovered partially submerged near an island in southeast Alaska last month, have been recovered by authorities.

June 8, 2023

Lawsuit filed against Alaska state troopers alleging discrimination based on HIV status

A Salt Lake City man has filed a lawsuit in state court against the Alaska State Troopers, seeking reinstatement of a job that was rescinded after he disclosed his HIV-positive status.

June 6, 2023

Cruise ship fire near Alaska prompts dozens to evacuate

Dozens of passengers and crew members of a cruise ship in Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve were evacuated Monday following a fire in the ship’s engine room.

June 5, 2023

Mysterious deaths aboard vessel in Juneau, Alaska raise concerns: Possible link to controlled substances

Police in Alaska said three people were found dead over three days on board a vessel anchored offshore. Police said controlled substances could have been a contributing factor.