ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A climber is dead and another seriously injured after falling about 1,000 feet (305 meters) while on a steep, technical route on Mount Johnson in Alaska’s

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) – Superior Court Judge Andrew Peterson sentenced 67-year-old Donald McQuade of Gresham, Oregon to serve 50 years for the Murder in the First Degree conviction for the

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – The Alaska Senate moved on Friday, April 26 to better ensure injured workers receive timely benefits payments with the passage of Senate Bill 183 by a

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – On Friday, April 26, Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced legislation to support Alaska’s agriculture and timber industries. HB 399 / SB 265 reduces the tax burden of

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – USDA Forest Service Chief Randy Moore announced Friday, April 26 the appointment of Chad VanOrmer as the regional forester for the Alaska Region.  As regional forester,

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) – The Southeast Alaska Discovery center begins its summer hours this weekend. Starting April 28, visitors can drop by from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) – On April 20, the Alaska State Troopers, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Anchorage Police Department, Wasilla Police Department, and Palmer Police Department conducted a six-hour high visibility traffic

Washington (KINY) – On Friday, April 26 during a Pro Forma session in the U.S. House of Representatives, Representative Mary Peltola (D-AK-AL), Representative James Moylan (R-GU-AL), and Representative Josh Gottheimer

By: Yereth Rosen, Alaska Beacon Four new research projects selected for funding in a University of Alaska Anchorage program will address some of the most pressing problems facing the state:

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) – An Anchorage man pleaded guilty on April 25 to attempting to coerce and entice a minor in 2023. According to court documents, in July 2023, 42-year-old

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – Start your weekend with a little magic and join Juneau Parks & Recreation for “Wish” (PG), the latest Movie in the Park, on Friday, May 3

By: James Brooks, Alaska Beacon The Alaska Senate is moving toward a final vote on its draft state spending plan for the coming fiscal year, with lawmakers expected to vote

By: Yereth Rosen, Alaska Beacon The Alaska seafood industry remains an economic juggernaut, but it is under strain from forces outside of the state’s control, according to a new report

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – Juneau Pools is excited to announce the launch of a new diving program at Dimond Park Aquatic Center. Starting May 14, the pool will offer introductory

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – Work begins on the Douglas 4th Street Reconstruction project Thursday, April 25. The work area includes 4th Street from D to F Street, the intersection of

By: James Brooks/Alaska Beacon A vote on the proposal could take place as soon as Friday, and if it succeeds, the idea would go to the state Senate Juneau, Alaska