Two of the three officers who Anchorage police said shot and killed an armed man this week in East Anchorage have been involved in several other deadly police encounters.

A Nikiski man convicted on murder charges in the killing of his mother was sentenced to nearly 100 years in prison this week, court records show.

A bill allowing pharmacists to directly write prescriptions for basic ailments passed the Alaska Legislature on its final day, after facing months of opposition from anti-abortion activists.

A bill seeking to increase civil legal aid for Alaskans who can’t afford attorneys has become law without Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s signature.

Campbell STEM, Fire Lake and Lake Otis elementary schools closed at the end of the school year. Community members shared stories and memories during events that marked a bittersweet farewell.

An Anchorage judge sentenced a traveling massage therapist to two decades in prison on charges that he sexually assaulted numerous clients.

While we aren’t likely to experience any frosts until the fall, that’s not the only consideration to keep in mind as you begin planting this season, writes gardening columnist Jeff Lowenfels.

From races and concerts to a circus and even bull riding, there are plenty of things to do in and around Anchorage this weekend.

As the summer tourist season hits, Kenai’s busy airport is missing one of its major air carriers.

As a special legislative session kicked off in Juneau, the developer of the Alaska LNG megaproject said financing for the project is contingent in part on the Legislature approving a favorable tax agreement.

Data shows a reduction in the number of people sleeping outside in Anchorage in 2026 compared to the year prior. Public health leaders say they recognize shelter capacity is still inadequate compared to the need.

Avalanche forecasters say spring’s slow-moving arrival in Southcentral Alaska has led to potentially dangerous conditions for hikers heading into the mountains this Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Amateur boxer Amar Shabani opted to sacrifice walking the stage at graduation in favor of stepping into the ring at the Golden Gloves of America tournament of champions.

As lawmakers were working to pass their final priorities of the session, Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed a bill they had adopted days earlier that would require the state to consider public transit in its transportation planning process.

Security lines and wait times at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport are usually long and will likely remain so through Friday, airport officials warned.

Alaska lawmakers passed a bill on the last day of the legislative session that would update the state’s corporate income tax and raise up to $15 million in new revenue.

Sections of the seafloor from American Samoa to Alaska could be auctioned for offshore mining this year. But a look at some companies involved reveals uncertain track records while questions about how the minerals would be processed remain unanswered. www.adn.com/nation-world...

The Alaska Legislature's majority lawmakers said war-driven revenue altered the regular session, paving the way for more school funding. Up next is work to advance the Alaska LNG project during a special session that begins Thursday. www.adn.com/politics/ala...

Alaska school districts, especially those in the most rural areas, may get a huge break on their heating bills as part of the Legislature’s multipronged efforts this session to provide additional funding for public education. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...

The Alaska Legislature passed a balanced budget on the final day of the legislative session, sending Alaskans $1,200 in cash payments.

A man mistakenly arrested in a violent 2024 encounter that left him with serious injuries has filed a lawsuit claiming the officers involved negligently escalated the situation or didn’t take steps to stop it.

Alaska lawmakers passed a large package that encompasses changes to over a dozen areas of public safety and criminal law, from raising the age of consent to cracking down on mail theft.

Lawmakers have adopted a bill that would reinstate contribution limits for political candidates, preempting a ballot initiative that’s been in the works for years.

The newly rebranded Museum of Alaska in Wasilla opened its summer season this week. The acquisition of a fin whale carcass that washed ashore near downtown Anchorage in 2024 is part of its expansion and refocus. via @matsusentinel.bsky.social

The Alaska Legislature is poised to adopt a balanced budget on Wednesday, the final day of the regular legislative session, sending Alaskans $1,200 in cash payments. www.adn.com/politics/ala...

The ADN has been reporting on high school athletes who are signing to compete at the collegiate level, and we're working on another story. If you know of a local athlete who has committed to play college sports, send us an email at [email protected].

More than 200 people attended a special graduation ceremony this week for seniors from Western Alaska who were displaced by Typhoon Halong.

UPDATED: A wildfire driven by breezy conditions burned several marshy acres of South Anchorage on Tuesday afternoon before municipal and state fire crews knocked it down.

Lawmakers failed to override Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of a bill that would have created a defined benefits pension system for Alaska’s public employees for the first time since 2006.

After negotiations broke down between Gov. Mike Dunleavy and lawmakers over a bill to advance a natural gas pipeline, Dunleavy said he would call lawmakers into a special session if they don’t adopt the tax breaks he seeks for project developers.

A wildfire burning in South Anchorage is prompting a heavy response from municipal and state fire crews.

UPDATE: Senate President Gary Stevens said lawmakers will vote on whether to override Dunleavy’s veto this afternoon, but are unlikely to muster the votes needed to implement the new pension system.

UPDATED: Anchorage police say multiple officers fatally shot an armed man early Tuesday morning in East Anchorage.

The Beach Boys, with one original member, will perform at the 2026 Alaska State Fair in late August, fair officials announced.

Roger Shoffstall spent three years in prison for tax evasion. Still, each year the federal government pays his Alaska company, Summit Telephone, for internet service that’s slower than in most of the U.S. (Reported in partnership with @propublica.org) www.adn.com/business-eco...

An Anchorage police officer was involved in a shooting early Tuesday morning in the area of Reka Drive and Bragaw Street, APD said. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...

After negotiations with lawmakers faltered, Gov. Dunleavy late Monday night vetoed a bill that would have reinstated defined benefit pensions for Alaska’s public employees for the first time since 2006. www.adn.com/politics/ala...

A Fairbanks jury convicted a 44-year-old woman of two counts of murder in the death of her 5-year-son in 2024, but failed to agree on a third.

The State Medical Examiner Office determined that Kelly Hunt, the missing teen whose remains were found in Anchorage last month, died of hypothermia, police said.

About 2,500 students are graduating from ASD this year. They were middle schoolers when the pandemic changed education delivery across the world, and they’ve been among the first to question whether AI can ethically be used for homework help. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...

Two longtime Ketchikan residents died in a residential fire last weekend in their Southeast Alaska community.

The Alaska House is considering a new version of legislation meant to advance the Alaska LNG megaproject, the result of a dayslong negotiation process involving Gov. Mike Dunleavy.

Boosters say a data center proposed for Alaska's North Slope could take advantage of abundant land, low temperatures and a huge natural gas supply. The $500M project could consume twice as much natural gas as urban Alaska’s grid. (via Northern Journal) www.adn.com/business-eco...

Alaska lawmakers passed a bill that paves the way for the creation of a mental health education curriculum for public schools, allowing individual districts to choose whether or not to adopt it, and tailor it to their communities. www.adn.com/politics/ala...

Eagle River's Helen Wilson recorded the fastest time at this year’s Gold Nugget Triathlon, crossing the finish line in 1 hour, 2 minutes, 58 seconds. In total, more than 1,700 people competed in-person and virtually. www.adn.com/sports/2026/...

A negotiated compromise between Alaska House and Senate members on the operating budget calls for a Permanent Fund dividend of $1,000 for every eligible Alaskan, along with a $200 energy relief payment. www.adn.com/politics/ala...

A social media dust-up had Anchorage residents questioning if leaf blowers were banned. City officials clarified that the aftermath of leaf blower use — excessive airborne dust or particulate matter — is what can lead to code violations. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...

Researchers in Dublin have uncovered the oldest surviving English poem, within a book of Latin text in a Roman library. Its discovery highlights the diffusion of the English language centuries earlier than previously believed. www.adn.com/nation-world...

The U.S. Air Force has proposed building a tall, nearly 7-mile-long barbed-wire fence along its boundary between Northeast Anchorage and adjacent military land. Residents worry the proposal will block wildlife movement and deter access to public land. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...

Book review: “Ïyaġaaġmiut” by Ch’igiioonta’ She Holds a Child synthesizes written Western records, science and stories passed down through generations. www.adn.com/arts/books/2...