Alaska

Alaska 2 days ago

Fifth person confirmed dead in Alaska landslide; 1 still missing

65-year-old Otto Florschutz has been reported as the fifth confirmed fatality in last week's Wrangell, Alaska-area landslide. A sixth person remains unaccounted for.

Alaska 2 days ago

Alaskan Native Americans unleash on Biden admin's climate agenda: 'Communities and culture are at risk'

The Biden administration was criticized by tribal leaders in Alaska for its restrictions on fossil fuel development which provide a key source of revenue for their communities.

OPINION 3 days ago

The potential Supreme Court case that could be the next Janus for labor unions

Millions of public workers have a constitutional right not to pay dues to government labor unions.

Alaska 6 days ago

Alaska landslide: Fourth victim identified as 11-year-old girl

A southeast Alaska landslide resulted in the death of an 11-year-old girl, marking the fourth casualty from the incident. Her parents and sister were also confirmed dead.

Alaska November 22

Death toll in Alaska landslide climbs to 3; 3 others still missing

Three people are now reported dead in a landslide that buried a highway near Wrangell, Alaska, while three others remain unaccounted for.

Alaska November 21

1 confirmed dead in southeast Alaska landslide

A landslide that covered a highway near Wrangell, Alaska, on Monday night has left at least one person dead and several others missing, according to Alaska State Troopers.

Alaska November 20

Shooting at Alaska Walmart leaves 2 dead, suspect remains on the loose

A shooting at a Walmart parking lot in Anchorage, Alaska, left two victims dead Sunday night, according to police. No arrests have been made.

Alaska November 14

2 Coast Guard members in 'serious' condition after Alaska helicopter crash

Two of four crewmembers aboard a Coast Guard helicopter that crashed on southeastern Alaska's Read Island have reportedly been hospitalized in serious condition.

Alaska November 14

Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom launches challenge to Democratic Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola

Republican Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom of Alaska has announced her intent to challenge Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola for the Last Frontier's sole congressional seat.

Politics November 13

House GOP campaign arm launches ad blasting Alaska Democrat for voting against military pay raise

The National Republican Congressional Committee is launching an ad hitting Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola, a Democrat, over her voting against a troop pay raise.