Grizzly bear among animals transferred to Alaska Zoo following raid at Haines wildlife center

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A grizzly bear named Kitty is one of several animals transferred to the care of Alaska zoo staff, the nonprofit’s executive director confirmed, after a search warrant obtained by Alaska’s News Source showed dozens of animals were …

Alaska settles with new owner of 23andMe genetic data

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A federal bankruptcy judge approved the sale of 23andMe in a settlement that includes stipulations to protect Alaskan’s data, according to court documents filed this week. Tuesday, Alaska Attorney General Treg encouraged 23andMe …

Alaska Republican US Sen. Lisa Murkowski addresses her ‘Yes’ vote on the big federal budget bill

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski took questions from Alaska reporters in a 25-minute phone news conference on Tuesday addressing her “Yes” vote for the controversial budget bill – dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” – which the U.S. Senate narrowly passed, 51-50, …

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Alaska State Track & Field Championships kick off in Anchorage

It’s a big weekend for high school athletics as the 2025 Alaska Track & Field State Championships get underway at Dimond High School. Hosted by the Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA) and First National Bank Alaska, the championship meet brings …

Alaska Army Guard aviators rescue family of 6, stranded on Kuskokwim River during summer storm

BETHEL, Alaska —Alaska Army National Guard aviators assigned to the 207th Aviation Battalion, rescued a family of six June 30, near Tuntutuliak on the Kuskokwim River. The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center opened the mission in response to an Alaska State …

Trump bill backed by Alaska senators draws sharp response

Some Alaska leaders are speaking out against a major federal bill backed by former President Donald Trump, warning it could harm thousands of residents across the state. In a recent New York Times op-ed titled “Alaska Cannot Survive This Bill,” Republican …

AROUND ALASKA: Bear Encounter, David Spade and Cruiser Contest!

Bear Swipes Camper’s Lunchbox When Alaska’s Division of Homeland Security brought an Earthquake Simulator to the Trailside Discovery Camp in Anchorage, a bear decided to join the fun by swiping a camper’s lunchbox. The department posted that "thanks …

Alaska minimum wage increases to $13 an hour starting July 1

Alaska’s minimum wage is on the rise. As of July 1st, the state’s minimum wage is now 13 dollars an hour. That’s up from 11 dollars and 91 cents. The increase applies to all hours worked in a pay period, regardless of how a worker is paid. That includes …

Firefighters gain ground on Alaska wildfires, brace for heat midweek

Across Alaska, firefighters continue making steady progress on multiple wildfires, thanks in part to cooler temperatures and intermittent rain. But with hotter, drier weather on the way, fire managers are keeping a close eye on changing conditions. Here’s …