Anchorage Daily News

02/02/2025

As utilities warn of the possibility of rising costs and rolling blackouts, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy and key lawmakers say they're focused on longer-term energy solutions, and returning to Alaska-based fuels for the region. Meanwhile, power and heating costs for Railbelt residents are expected to rise.

Dunleavy and key legislators say they are instead focused on longer-term energy solutions.

02/02/2025

The prolific scoring siblings have combined for 36 goals this season for a Anchorage West Eagles team that has been even more dominant than last year’s championship-winning squad.

The prolific scoring siblings have combined for 36 goals this season for an Eagles team that has been even more dominant than last year’s championship-winning squad.

02/02/2025

A former city building in Midtown Anchorage has been sheltering homeless residents since 2023. Mayor Suzanne LaFrance’s administration says it will close in October.

A former city administrative building has been sheltering homeless residents since 2023. Mayor Suzanne LaFrance’s administration says it will close in October.

02/02/2025

A pair of players from the Alaska's flag football state championship-winning team have been invited to compete in a high school flag football showcase associated with the NFL’s Pro Bowl Games.

Seniors Tiahna Guzman and Camryn Williams will compete with other high school stars from across the country Sunday in Orlando.

02/02/2025

Punxsutawney Phil’s team of top-hatted associates says he has seen his shadow and is predicting six more weeks of wintry weather.

02/01/2025

Facing a structural deficit of $111 million, the Anchorage School District released its draft budget on Friday, calling for massive cuts to programs and positions.

The budget proposal also calls for cutting librarian and school nurse positions, as well as a program serving gifted students.

02/01/2025

Arguing that it faces a potentially catastrophic situation that could result in a shortfall of natural gas this winter, Enstar asked a judge for a swift resolution to a dispute over gas supply with producer Hilcorp Alaska.

Hilcorp argues that Enstar is trying to ‘hoard’ stored gas. Enstar asserts it has met contractual requirements and the disputed amount of gas should be delivered.

02/01/2025

The Iditarod Trail Committee said it intends to maintain the southern route for the 2025 edition of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Low snowpack throughout much of Alaska had put the route in jeopardy.

Organizers said course modifications may be necessary — including at the March 2 official restart, depending on snow coverage at Willow Lake, the traditional start point.

02/01/2025

The UAA women’s basketball team got back on track after suffering its first conference loss of the season last weekend by beating Central Washington 65-56 on Thursday at the Alaska Airlines Center.

Meanwhile, the Seawolves’ banged-up men’s team came up just short yet again to extend their losing skid to six straight.

02/01/2025

“Black Woods, Blue Sky” showcases author Eowyn Ivey’s imaginative powers and a deep knowledge of Alaska and its beings.

01/31/2025

This writing gig has taken Ned Rozell on adventures across Alaska, from Mount Katmai to the Nogahabara Dunes and Kiska Island.

The gig has taken Ned Rozell on adventures across Alaska, from Mount Katmai to the Nogahabara Dunes and Kiska Island.

01/31/2025

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy introduced an education package that’s expected to launch a contentious debate on education policy during this year’s legislative session.

The governor’s proposal would not increase the state’s school funding formula.

01/31/2025

The estate of a worker killed during a snow-removal operation at an Alaska oil field last year is suing oil producer Hilcorp Alaska and others it asserts were at fault for the incident that led to the man’s death.

The estate for Randy Lytle asserts that improper training and safety measures contributed to his death. Hilcorp denied the allegations.

01/31/2025

In Christopher Judd’s exhibit, creatures are soft, feathered, furred — and tuxedoed, aproned and crowned. He'll talk about his work at a closing reception 6 p.m. today at the International Gallery of Contemporary Art in downtown Anchorage.

In Christopher Judd’s new exhibit, creatures are soft, feathered, furred — and tuxedoed, aproned and crowned.

01/31/2025

The University of Alaska administration and the union representing nearly 1,100 faculty and postdoctoral fellows have reached a tentative agreement for a new three-year contract that includes across-the-board salary increases each year and a boost to minimum salaries. Via Alaska Beacon

Bargaining parties reached a tentative deal with support from federal mediation, after talks stalled in a deadlock last month

01/31/2025

Federal officials on Thursday approved a new type of pain drug designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and OxyContin.

It’s the first new pharmaceutical approach to treating pain in 20 years.

01/31/2025

From craft beer and comedy to live theater and folk music, check out these seven things to do around Anchorage this weekend.

Featuring festivals, summits, skis, shows and more.

01/31/2025

At least 28 bodies were pulled from the Potomac River after an Army helicopter apparently flew into the path of a regional jet late Wednesday. Investigators have recovered the cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder from the plane.

Air crash investigations can take months, and federal investigators told reporters they would not speculate on what caused the collision between the Army helicopter and a jetliner.