News

All news stories, regardless of topic (local, statewide + national news stories, as well as Talk of Alaska, Alaska News Nightly, Alaska Insight, Alaska Economic Report). Some news stories may also have other categories marked, which will also put them on a subpage. Not all news stories will fall into a subpage.

a jeep getting delivered to a dealership

U.S. automakers had a punishing week — with a silver lining for shoppers

The four major U.S. automakers — GM, Ford, Stellantis and Tesla — all reported earnings this week and saw their stocks decline.
a floatplane tied in the water

Bill mandating end to use of PFAS-containing firefighting foams becomes law in Alaska

The new law requires a switch to PFAS-free foams by Jan. 1 and sets up a system to help rural villages get rid of them.
pins

Ranked choice voting repeal effort survived legal challenges, qualifies for the ballot in November

Officials with the state’s Division of Elections confirmed the repeal effort gathered enough signatures in the requisite number of districts.
woman in striped jacket

Peltola votes with GOP to criticize Kamala Harris for border security

Alaska's congresswoman was among 6 Democrats voting for the non-binding measure. Harris isn't in charge of border security.
A woman in a suit coat smiles for a portrait photo.

Anchorage Mayor LaFrance says city faces challenges but bolstered by dedicated employees

Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance says her team is focused on finding solutions to staffing shortfalls in city government.
a parking lot

No charges against 3 Anchorage officers in fatal shooting of man who drew gun on them

State prosecutors say the officers' body cameras confirmed that Tyler May aimed a pistol at them before they shot him on June 3.
a smiling girl

For Anchorage teens in search of summer work, odd jobs are a profitable niche

A Facebook group called Alaska Teens for Hire is a hub for 13 to 19 year olds looking for work and adults who have an odd job to offer.
a rocket

Rocket suffers ‘irrecoverable damage’ in fire at Kodiak spaceport

Friday's fire is the second Kodiak mishap for ABL Space Systems, after a rocket crash-landed when it was launched last year.
a statue

New Juneau statue remembers ‘Titanic of the Pacific’s’ mythical sole survivor

A statue of Tommy the dog now stands in Juneau's Tee Harbor, near where he reportedly swam to shore after the 1918 sinking of the SS Princess Sophia.
A car parked near trees.

Man missing on Yukon River for 5 days found safe

Troopers say Robert Peter was found Wednesday along the river near Beaver, after he was reported overdue to Fort Yukon Saturday.
Gabrielle LeDoux

Former Alaska legislator’s voter misconduct trial postponed, again

The trial has been rescheduled at least four times since Gabrielle LeDoux and two associates were accused of voter misconduct in 2020.
Anchorage City Hall

Third executive joins Anchorage Mayor LaFrance’s team from Berkowitz era

Ona Brause is the new mayor’s director of the Office of Management and Budget. She was previously chief of staff to Mayor Ethan Berkowitz.
Joe Biden

4 takeaways from President Biden’s Oval Office address

In his first public remarks after exiting the race for president, Biden focused on his goals for his final months in office and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.
Fort Wainwright

Woman charged with murder, DUI after SUV strikes soldier at Fort Wainwright gate

Charges say Brianna Lapp, 31, was nearly four times over Alaska's legal limit for alcohol Monday after she struck and killed Pfc. Arturo Gomez, 29.
a woman in an orange scarf

Permanent Fund Corp. board member resigns after email controversy

In May, a series of leaked emails suggested some corporation employees felt pressured by investment suggestions offered by Ellie Rubenstein.
A man wearing glasses and a blazer stands for a portrait photo.

Anchorage’s new administration officer cites staffing shortages as major challenge to city services

Anchorage Chief Administrative Officer Bill Falsey called a report by the outgoing administration a "candid and sobering look" at the city.
A young person weighing themself on a bathroom scale.

An expert guide to medical weight loss | Line One

While many services and products advertise quick fixes, medical weight loss offers a science-backed approach to achieving a healthy weight.
a shooting scene

Juneau police release names of officers involved in downtown shooting

The department says only one of the four JPD officers present during the incident fired his gun at Steven Kissack.
Cow parsnip plants.

Now at peak growth, Alaska’s cow parsnip can cause serious skin burns when activated by the sun

The sap contains what are called furocoumarins that are sensitive to ultraviolet light and can cause painful blisters and rashes.
a jet fighter

U.S., allied pilots fly in first NATO-organized Alaska training exercise

Arctic Defender 2024 offered European pilots "exquisite" training in expansive airspace over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex.