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February 28, 2023

AK to provide $1.7 million to help stock food pantries, address backlog in food stamps

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has allocated $1.7 million to address the state’s backlog of food stamps. The money will be used to bulk purchase food and stock food pantries.

February 28, 2023

Northern lights dazzle Alaska in colorful display seen on video

The northern lights were captured on video Sunday, with green lights dancing over the skies of Anchorage, Alaska. The lights were seen as far south as Ohio.

February 28, 2023

School librarian privately defends pornographic book on 'sex parties' by invoking Holy Bible: 'Slippery slope'

A librarian in Anchorage, Alaska, defended the district's pornographic book by invoking the Bible in an email to Polaris K-12 Principal, Carol Bartholomew.

February 24, 2023

Alaska's ACLU sues corrections agency for violating the rights of incarcerated people

Alaska's ACLU is suing the corrections agency on behalf of four plaintiffs who claim they were denied access to transitional programs after their release date was moved up.

February 22, 2023

Alaska House censures lawmaker for suggesting fatal child abuse cases could be 'a benefit for society'

Lawmakers in the Alaska state capitol voted overwhelmingly to censure one of its members who suggested the government could benefit in a fatal child abuse case.

February 22, 2023

Huge moose kicks Alaska woman in the head after sneaking up on her

A video out of Anchorage, Alaska, shows a woman being kicked in the head by a moose while walking her dog. A passerby caught the incident on camera, and stopped to provide aid.

February 22, 2023

Woman in Anchorage kicked in head by moose

A woman was reported to be recovering after she was kicked in the head by a moose while out walking her dog in Anchorage on February 16. (Credit: Kate Timmons via Storyful)

February 22, 2023

We saw China's spy flights up close. Keep this outpost against America's enemies strong

We saw China's spy flights up close. This key outpost stands up to our enemies and is home to more fifth-generation fighter jets than anywhere in the world.

February 20, 2023

Alaska building collapse kills 1, 2 others hospitalized

A building in Alaska collapsed Friday night killing one victim and leaving two others hospitalized. Officials said more than 10 people were inside when the building collapsed.

February 19, 2023

Alaska woman admits she killed 'best friend' after being promised millions in catfishing scheme

Alaska woman Denali Brehmer pleaded guilty to killing best friend Cynthia Hoffman in 2019. Investigators say she was catfished by a man online who promised her millions for killing.