The Alaska Governor’s Race Power Rankings: Three’s a Crowd

The race for Alaska’s next governor grew a bit larger this week with the entrance of right-wing organizer and former talk radio personality Bernadette Wilson. That makes her the third candidate and third Republican to file to begin fundraising and …

Alaska Airlines aims to overtake Delta as top international carrier at Sea-Tac

Janet Weiss: Alaska’s LNG moment: Powering the Railbelt, fueling the world

By JANET WEISS Alaska’s North Slope natural gas is a sought-after resource for our state and for the world. Here in Alaska, our gas can reliably and affordably meet the energy needs of the Railbelt and help move the Interior off of heating sources like …

First live marine mammal of the season admitted to Alaska rescue center

Staff estimate the pup is about two months old. They found her malnourished and lethargic, with no mother nearby. Staff say she’s taking to a bottle, eating clams, and getting 24-hour care from the Center’s veterinary team. Kaiti Grant / Alaska SeaLife …

Justin Bieber goes on confusing rant about God, Alaska living and rats amid drug concern

Justin Bieber used a face distorting filter to talk about a wide range of topics, including religion, rats and previously living in Alaska. On Monday, the “Peaches” singer used a filter that made his voice high-pitched, his eyes bulged and his mouth …

DOT Announces Major Air Traffic Safety Overhaul With Focus On Alaska

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has unveiled a plan to modernize the nation’s air traffic control system, with significant enhancements aimed at improving aviation safety in Alaska. The initiative includes installing 174 new weather stations …

Bernadette Wilson announces GOP bid for Alaska governor

Alaska Highway signs near Whitehorse briefly given 'Yukon' Highway label in protest

Two Yukon men installed temporary placards bearing their preferred name for the route. They were quickly removed What’s in a name? In the case of the Alaska Highway during a time of tension with the United States, at least two Yukoners think that the …

Hutchison High School teacher awarded Alaska Teacher of the Year

When students and teachers filled the Hutchison High School gym at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, they were expecting an end of year pep talk before finals. Instead, welding instructor Pete Daley was honored as the 2026 Alaska Teacher of the Year. Department of …

Alaska-based author and artist wins Pulitzer Prize for family memoir

Tessa Hulls was making sandwiches in the Alaska Capitol when she learned she had won a Pulitzer Prize. Her book, "Feeding Ghosts," is a nonfiction graphic novel that documents three generations of women in her family, starting with her …