The Anchorage Assembly approved a fund transfer of $2.4 million to backfill the upfront cost of the Municipality’s settlement with Roger to Roger Hickel Contracting for the construction of the unfinished navigation center.

On his first day back in office, President Trump signed an executive order that aims to undo most of his predecessor’s work on Alaska energy and environmental issues. The order entitled “Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential” was among dozens Trump signed.

Dave Bronson, a former Air Force and commercial airline pilot, served as Anchorage mayor from 2021 to 2024, when he lost his reelection bid to Suzanne LaFrance.

A former executive with the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness has filed a civil suit against the nonprofit’s leadership, alleging unlawful practice and wrongful termination.

Money’s going to be tight, but a permanent education funding increase rather than another one-time increase is among the essential achievements needed this session, state Senate leaders said as the 34th Alaska State Legislature gaveled in Tuesday.

With aligned majorities in the House and Senate, priorities are set to include education funding, public pensions and election reform.

Alaska legislators on Friday unveiled a second batch of measures that were prefiled ahead of Tuesday's start to the legislative session. Eighty-one measures were announced last week. A further 20 bills were unveiled Friday — 10 are set to be introduced in the state Senate and 10 in the House.

Thousands of Alaskans who work in the public sector are waiting on retirement contributions deducted from their paychecks starting in November, after the Division of Retirement and Benefits was hacked,

The ski area, which hasn’t opened yet this season, had no specific news to share about when they'll welcome skiers and snowboarders, but was working towards an eventual opening. Due to disappointing snowfall,

As Anchorage navigates through a warmer-than-usual winter, meteorologists predict a continuation of the milder temperatures.

JUNEAU — The 34th Alaska Legislature opened its session in Juneau on Tuesday. Largely a day of ceremony, the legislators, family and friends convened in their respective chambers. Here’s a collection of photos from the day. More coverage of the legislature here.

The 34th Alaska State Legislature gaveled in, electing leadership and setting priorities, including education funding, retirement plans, election updates, and energy challenges.