Fair Media Council Launches National Survey on News and Democracy

Alaska residents invited to weigh in on how news shapes democracy today. Respond by Jan. 31.

Alaska’s taxpayers see $48,500 surplus as state posts $13.5 billion cushion

Strong revenues and investment gains earn Alaska an “A” grade

Alaska earns 60/100 in financial transparency, ranking 41 among 50 states

New report from Truth in Accounting reveals Alaska’s strengths and weaknesses in fiscal reporting

Alaska ranked no. 2 for fiscal health

According to new report by government finance watchdog

Rural Alaska Municipal Energy Accelerator wins $100k DOE Grant

Energizing Rural Communities Prize awards 67 winners $6.7 million to advance clean energy in rural America

Alaska's Sarah Palin To Run For U.S. House Seat

The former vice-presidential candidate announced her bid for Congress on Friday.

Citizens Hiding From Active Shooters

Alaska slow to deliver on 2019 promise of village troopers.

Alaska scored a 70 out of 100 for financial transparency

New report from Truth in Accounting

Alaska received ‘A’ for fiscal health

According to Truth in Accounting's new Financial State of the States report

Alaskan Law Requires DNA From Accused Criminals

Officials fail to collect samples from 21,000 people.

Alaska Gets An "A" For Its State Finances

Alaska has a Taxpayer Surplus of $77,400

How do education and income affect employment across Alaska?

In light of the current pandemic and the inevitable toll it will take on the economy, we took a look at the state of the economy in 2019.

Do fiscally responsible states have wealthier populations?

Is personal income related to state fiscal health?

Alaskan Communities Struggle With Dwindling Law Enforcement Numbers

Simeon Askoak was the only law enforcement officer in Russian Mission, a village of 340 people.

Alaska Gets An "A" For Its State Finances

Alaska finances are better than average

Alaska retiree health care better than average

Across the 50 states retiree health care is only 7% funded

Rep: How Many Jews 'Put Into Ovens' Because They Were Unarmed?

Republican U.S. Rep. Don Young, a supporter of arming teachers, made the remark in response to a question about keeping students safe.

Gov. Bill Walker To Defend Alaska's Marijuana Laws

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced an end to an Obama-era policy Thursday that allow legalized marijuana to flourish.

Alaska Highway Reopens After Rockslide

The rockslide pushed dirt, trees and rocks across the roadway, making it impossible for drivers to pass.

Alaska Lawmaker Won't Resign, Despite Allegations

Several women have accused the Democratic lawmaker of inappropriate behavior.

Alaska Eagle Reserve Center Of Lawsuit Over Coal Mining

"Hardrock mining is a threat to our Chilkat wild stock salmon and the sustainability of our community," one opponent said.

Plan For Alaska Drilling In GOP Tax Bill Hits A Snag

An arcane budget rule may hinder GOP efforts to include drilling in the tax overhaul legislation.

Alaska Wildlife Refuge Could Become Oil Drilling Site

"What this bill would do is turn America's last great wilderness into a lost wilderness," one environmentalist said.

Alaska Brings Mining Dispute To State Dept.

Alaska officials said they are encouraged by how engaged the provincial government in British Columbia has been with the state.

Alaska Oil, Gas Drilling: Open It Up, Senator Lisa Murkowski Says

Under current law, oil and gas leasing in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge are barred, ​the CBO said.

Newtok's Disaster Funding Request Shot Down

"We're all frustrated; we all want them to succeed," a state agency administrator said.

Pacific Walrus Adapting To Sea Ice Loss, No Need For 'Threatened' Classification: US

Ice in the Arctic Ocean has melted far beyond the shallow continental shelf over water too deep for walruses to reach the ocean floor.

Alaska Marijuana: Fairbanks, Kenai Peninsula Borough To Vote On Ban

Ban supporters contend it is one thing to support legalization statewide but another to support it in your community.

This Alaskan Highway's Yellow Lines Are Crooked And Can Stain Your Vehicle

A city council member called it the poorest line painting work he's seen, but officials said the state will not repaint the yellow lines.

Earthquake Strikes Alaska's Aleutian Islands

The earthquake struck at 6:39 p.m. about 35 miles from Umnak, one of the Fox Islands, the U.S. Geological Survey said​.

Alaska Volcano Erupts, Ash Cloud Threatens Airplanes

Bogoslof Volcano in the Aleutians Islands erupted at 10 a.m. Monday. A pilot reported seeing the accompanying ash cloud at 32,000 feet.

Ryan Zinke's Calls To Alaska Senators: Watchdog Probing

Lisa Murkowski was one of three Republicans to vote against the GOP's health care reform bill, which later failed in the Senate.

Interior Chief Ryan Zinke, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski Share Beers (Photo)

Zinke tweeted Thursday: "I say dinner, she says brews. My friends know me well. Thanks."

Protected Gray Whale Killed By Alaska Natives, Feds Probing

"It's right there in front of us," honorary Napaskiak chief Chris Larson said. "It's like a like a gift from someone to the community."

Alaskan Honorary Cat Mayor Dies At 20

Talkeetna has about 900 residents. The town elected the yellow cat mayor in a write-in campaign in 1998. It doesn't have a human mayor.