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Fu Bao Hartle honored as Advocate of the Year as SAIL revives annual fundraising gala
Longtime proponent for people with disabilities, Special Olympics participant and photographer will be presented with award Saturday night.
6 days ago4 min read


Police blotter for Oct. 15
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
6 days ago1 min read


Ketchikan declares state of emergency after landslide knocks out Ward Cove substation
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough and the City of Ketchikan have declared a state of emergency following an Oct. 15 landslide that "catastrophically" disabled a Ketchikan Public Utilities electrical substation in Ward Cove.
6 days ago1 min read


Bids for private management of cruise dock in Haines don’t guarantee city more money
The Haines Borough Assembly will begin considering two proposals for private management of Haines’ Port Chilkoot cruise ship dock.
6 days ago6 min read


Trump administration moves to reopen Alaska national preserves to bear baiting by sport hunters
The controversial sport-hunting practice, which is allowed in certain areas by the state, had been banned in national park units by the Obama and Biden administrations.
Oct 164 min read


Forest Service employees warned against sharing the chief’s travel plans after he visited Juneau
Federal agency states the direction is a standard safety and security practice not tied to local protest.
Oct 165 min read


Obituary: Jerome (Jerry) Hard
Jerome (Jerry) Hard, a devoted family man, gifted educator, and cherished friend, passed away on Aug. 28, 2026, at the age of 92.
Oct 162 min read


Trump changes course and advocates for mail-in voting
In Alaska and other states, the President is urging Republicans to vote by mail despite having attempted to restrict the practice.
Oct 163 min read


Alaska among most competitive state legislative races in US, analysis finds
Party control is up for grabs in 15 state legislative chambers across the country as Republicans are increasingly on the defensive this midterm election cycle, a new analysis found.
Oct 162 min read


Sullivan, Peltola fling accusations, catchphrases at each other in televised Senate debate
Republican incumbent and Democratic challenger reiterate differences on issues such as Iran war and healthcare, amidst barrage of out-of-context and misleading attacks.
Oct 166 min read


Katie Zacharia out after 5 days as White House press secretary
President Trump’s new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, was fired Friday, after less than a week on the job, according to three people familiar with the matter.
Oct 161 min read


Police blotter for Oct. 14
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Oct 162 min read
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