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In Eagle River, Alaska, conservative Rep. Jamie Allard faces a fierce reelection battle as three challengers—Democrat Jim Arlington, Republican Ruby Jones, and Democrat Lee Hammermeister—seek to unseat her. With a...

A tragic motorcycle crash on North Douglas Highway claimed the life of 26-year-old Ryan Jollimore after his bike collided with a postal truck around 2:30 PM near the Douglas Bridge. The driver of the truck escaped...

In Soldotna, Alaska, Derek Berry’s May disappearance turned deadly when his body was found — confirming a homicide. Suspect Joseph Mesa, 35, faces multiple charges including first-degree murder, tampering with evidence...

The House just passed a groundbreaking bill requiring big data centers to pay for the electricity they consume — a rare bipartisan win that’s sparking fierce debate. While lawmakers agree these energy-hungry facilities...

Alaska’s U.S. House race is exploding with national money and attention as independent Bill Hill, a Dena’ina Athabascan with roots in fishing and education, battles incumbent Republican Nick Begich. The Democratic...

Denali Montessori School in Anchorage shut down Friday after a major water main break near Ninth Avenue and Cordova Street left the campus without running water—forcing an immediate emergency closure, canceled programs...

Denali Montessori Elementary in Anchorage is shut down Friday after a busted underground water main left the school dry—no water means no classes, no after-school programs, and no community events. The district’s on...

Donlin Gold’s massive mine proposal is facing escalating backlash as new evidence reveals it may be even larger—and riskier—than planned. With ownership consolidated by Novagold and Paulson Advisers, the project now...

A new survey reveals a startling trend in civics classrooms: over half of students withhold their opinions not out of fear, but because they’re worried how peers will react. This self-censorship undermines the core...

Bring your green thumb indoors this winter—no more letting cold weather stop your gardening dreams. With modern, plant-specific lighting tech, you can thrive year-round, whether nurturing existing houseplants or...

Alaska’s court system just launched a free text reminder service to slash no-shows—text your case number to get daily alerts at 4 p.m. the day before hearings, even if you’re not directly involved, and no one gets your...

A tech company secretly tested cloud-seeding with drones near Homer, Alaska, sparking outrage and confusion among locals who say they were never properly informed — despite the company claiming compliance with state...

Macklemore just dumped a million bucks from his Ed Sheeran tour earnings — calling on billionaire Robert Kraft to match it — to fund Palestinian support orgs, after being dropped from the tour for speaking out on...

Alaska’s veterans are about to get a major upgrade: a new electronic health record system launching October 24th, designed to slash wait times and streamline care nationwide—though its rollout has been rocky. Originally...

Alaska’s energy future is huge—and it’s time to harness our natural gas, hydropower, geothermal, and even advanced nuclear to meet rising demand. With vast, diverse landscapes, one-size-fits-all solutions won’t cut it...