In one of Alaska’s most fire-threatened neighborhoods, many refused to follow evacuation notices

Jim Strickland lives on Haystack Road, north of Fairbanks, just a few miles away from where the Himalaya and Haystack Road fires are still smoldering. On Wednesday afternoon, smoke drifted from a few spots on a hillside, but it blended into the rain clouds …

Construction begins for new facility in Anchorage meant to train Alaska’s future skilled workforce

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Officials broke ground on a new facility in Anchorage, they say, marks a big investment in the future of Alaska’s skilled workforce. Construction is officially underway for the new Apprenticeship Training Center by the Western …

Bike ride from Prince George to Alaska underway for American Doctor

Dr. Craig Davis is preparing to ride to Juneau, Alaska, starting his trek from Prince George by bike. Davis, who resides in Panama City, Florida, is looking to learn from communities and residents during his ride about peace and how to make that bond …

Alaska governor vetoes 36% interest rate cap

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy.Bloomberg News Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy Wednesday vetoed a bill that would have capped annual interest rates on consumer loans at 36%, arguing that the measure would "reduce short-term credit options" for …

Alaska’s longest-serving lawmaker, Sen. Lyman Hoffman, to retire in 2026

A major chapter in Alaska politics is coming to a close. The longest-serving state legislator in Alaska’s history has announced his retirement. According to the Alaska Beacon, Senator Lyman Hoffman says his current term will be his last. The Democrat from …

AROUND ALASKA: Seal Pup Rescue, VR Training, and Hatcher Access!

Seal Pups Rescued Across Alaska Over the past two weeks, the Alaska SeaLife Center has taken in five harbor seal pups from Nikiski, Sitka, Homer, and beyond. One pup from Pilot Point arrived in especially fragile condition due to a serious internal …

Cooler weather helps Alaska firefighters gain ground on active wildfires

Fire crews across Alaska continue to make progress on dozens of wildfires burning throughout the state. A mix of cooler temperatures, scattered showers, and high humidity has helped slow fire activity in several areas, giving firefighters the chance to …

Former Homer High School student Emma Sulcyznski represents Alaska at Henry Clay conference in Kentucky

Emma Sulczynski will finish an undergraduate degree from the political science department in Fairbanks in 2026, her minor degree is in environmental studies. She heard about the Henry Clay Student Congress through an email and immediately applied. She was …

Baseball journey takes Hayti's Nicholai Arbach to Alaska…

Learn about the health benefits of Alaska berries

Alaska berries Registered dietitian and University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service agent Leslie Shallcross will discuss the potential health benefits of eating Alaska’s berries in a free statewide webinar.  Shallcross will cover …