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At 90, Alaska Native woman is 1st counted in US Census
The decennial U.S. census has started in rural Alaska, out of tradition and necessity, ever since the U.S. purchased the territory from Russia in 1867. The rest of the nation, including more urban areas of Alaska, begin the census in mid-March.
A fire, an SOS, a rescue: Man spends weeks in remote Alaska
Tyson Steele watched his remote cabin go up in flames, mourned the death of his dog and then spent weeks in the Alaska wilderness, bundling up in an makeshift shelter against the subzero temperatures and eating canned food — unable to reach the outside world.
Murkowski wants to hear case before deciding on witnesses
Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she's comfortable waiting to decide if more information is needed as part of the Senate's impeachment trial until after hearing arguments from House managers and attorneys for President Donald Trump and questions from members.
Dunleavy, Begich outline student reading proposal
Gov. Mike Dunleavy is working with Senate Democratic leader Tom Begich on legislation aimed at ensuring students are proficient in reading by third grade.
Camera records moose trapping Alaska man in shed
An Anchorage man carrying garbage to his shed had to take cover inside when a curious bull moose decided to join him. A Ring home security camera captured Curtis Phelps trapped inside the shed while the moose, with just one antler, tried to push his way inside.
Soldotna man charged with nailing sign to Governor’s Mansion
A Soldotna man has been charged in Juneau with damaging the Governor's Mansion by nailing a sign to the door.
Ex-governor Bill Walker chosen for Harvard fellowship
Bill Walker, who was one of the country's few politically unaffiliated governors, plans to discuss with students bridging the political divide during an upcoming, on-campus residency at Harvard University.
US climate experts say 2019 was record warm year in Alaska
In 2019, Alaska experienced its warmest year on record, according to federal climate officials.
Air ambulance carrying 3 crashes at Unalaska airport
An air ambulance crashed while taking off at Unalaska's Tom Madsen Airport, municipal officials said Thursday, Jan. 16. The crash is the second at the airport in three months.
Draft ferry study lays out options for system’s future
A study commissioned by Gov. Mike Dunleavy's administration recommends running ferries as day boats where possible and providing long-term contracts to private companies to help fill service gaps.
