Dozens of cities and counties sue fire truck makers over soaring costs, delivery delays
Municipalities and fire departments in every state are struggling with soaring prices and years-long delivery times for trucks.
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admin Trump announces plans to fill Alaska’s third federal judge position, vacant for over two years
President Donald Trump announced plans to nominate Kyle Reardon, a federal magistrate judge and former prosecutor, to fill the last…
Want to do something about climate change? Talk about it
Two-thirds of Americans are worried about climate change, but many don’t realize how they can play a significant role in…
Candidates and supporters take to the streets of Anchorage to win attention and votes
As in tradition on primary and general election days, statewide candidates gathered in Alaska’s largest city for their final pushes.
Trump administration advances plan to rescind protections for nearly 45 million wild acres
The USDA decision to rescind the 25-year-old forest and wildland protections was made without officials hosting any public meetings.
Violent crime in US fell at record pace in 2025
Violent crime in the United States fell by an estimated 9.3% in 2025, marking the largest year-to-year decline in the…
Refugee admissions on track to hit record low
The number of refugees admitted to the United States during the first 10 months of the fiscal year is on…
‘Hidden homicides’: Families push states for more scrutiny of domestic violence deaths
Families who believe local officials prematurely ruled their loved ones’ deaths suicides or accidents — rather than investigating whether domestic…
After historic crash, Yukon River’s iconic king salmon run shows early signs of rebound
The jump in salmon numbers has also inflamed a debate about fishing bans amid reports of illegal harvests.
Alaska gubernatorial candidates weigh in on working with the press, public engagement, AI use
Nine of 17 candidates for Alaska governor weighed in on plans for communicating with the media and the public including…