Feds file Alaska’s first case involving lethal opioid against Wasilla man already accused in fatal overdose

Sean Mobley leaves an arraignment hearing in Palmer Superior Court on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Mobley was indicted last week on second-degree murder and other charges associated with the overdose death of 16-year-old Alena Toennis in November 2024. (Zaz …

President Trump’s National Energy Dominance Council Sets Its Sights on Alaska’s Energy Potential 

President Donald Trump’s Energy Dominance Council is aiming to unlock Alaska’s energy resources and secure new LNG partnerships with Asian allies. President Donald Trump has made deal-making the centerpiece of his foreign affairs agenda since taking office …

Eielson nuclear microreactor news could benefit Alaska energy

The U.S. Air Force on Wednesday announced its notice of intent to award a contract for its nuclear microreactor program to Eielson Air Force Base to California-based Oklo Inc. While the Eielson microreactor will serve as a demonstration for future military …

As Alaska’s schools struggle, lawmakers announce task force to study why

A group of state lawmakers is set to meet this summer and fall to study and discuss ways to improve Alaska’s public schools. Lawmakers passed a bill last month boosting the base of the state’s school funding formula by $700 after overriding Gov. Mike …

Who has beef with the Republican mega-bill? Alaska’s solar industry, among others.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Capitol complex is crawling with citizen advocates these days, mobilized by one part or another of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” pending in the Congress. A cluster of anti-hunger champions took a breather Wednesday afternoon in a …

Empowering Alaska's future, one nurse at a time

At the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), we understand the health of our communities depends on the strength of our workforce. As Alaska’s flagship institution for health education, UAA’s College of Health (COH) is not only preparing students for high- …

Retired Alaska fisherman captures Sitka’s fishing life

After 45 years trolling for salmon on the waters of Southeast Alaska, artist Stephen Lawrie is mixing acrylics with water in his ongoing quest to tell a story in paintings of the commercial fishing industry and the people who call it home. "Evening …

Judge orders more review of dam risks at planned Western Alaska gold mine

Developers of the Donlin Gold mine in Western Alaska must pause some of its construction while government agencies correct deficiencies that led to flawed permits for the controversial project, a federal judge has ruled. U.S. District Court Juge Sharon …

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Cancer survivor raising $1.2M for MCW in 3,800-mile ride to Alaska

A Stevens Point man wants to give back to the Medical College of Wisconsin for saving his life. Cancer survivor Dan Winkelman is trying to raise $1.2 million for a pancreatic cancer clinical trial. Winkelman leaves MCW on June 13 and is riding his …