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Alaska House seeks to ban social media for younger kids, limit access to internet pornography

A vote on the proposal could take place as soon as Friday, and if it succeeds, the idea would go to the state Senate. read more

Hamas releases video showing well-known Israeli-American hostage

The video was the first sign of life of Hersh Goldberg-Polin since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel, and its release ignited new protests in Jerusalem calling on the government to do more to ... read more

A US-led effort to bring aid to Gaza by sea is moving forward, but big concerns remain

This satellite picture taken by Planet Labs PBC shows the construction of a new aid port near Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. (Planet Labs PBC via AP) JERUSALEM — The construction ... read more

Peek behind the curtain: What goes into producing an Anchorage Opera classic

Alaska’s professional opera company closes its 61st season with Verdi’s “La Traviata.” Meet five people whose talents are among the dozens who make it happen. read more

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns, paving the way for new government to take power

Haiti installed a transitional council tasked to pick a new prime minister and prepare for eventual presidential elections, in hopes of quelling spiraling gang violence that has killed thousands. read more

OPINION: Are we really running out of gas in Cook Inlet?

Most expert energy analysts agree that the remaining supplies of gas in Cook Inlet are inadequate to meet future Railbelt demands, in communities from Southcentral Alaska to Fairbanks. The cost of ... read more

OPINION: Alaska shouldn’t miss out on the clean energy revolution

An energy revolution is sweeping the United States, but Alaskans are being left behind. Community solar is the fastest growing segment of the renewable energy industry, with 2,500 projects totalling ... read more

It’s time to let spring’s warmth into your garden beds

If you have been following this column for any length of time, you know the rule: Once the birch leaves reach the size of squirrels’ ears, frosts end for the season. This means you can start to harden ... read more

3 fishermen accused of illegally transporting Alaska crab to Seattle for better prices

Thousands of pounds of the catch were dead or had to be destroyed upon arrival in Washington state due to potential parasitic infection, federal prosecutors said. read more

New AC store promises to bring more fresh produce to Anaktuvuk Pass

A new store opened in Anaktuvuk Pass this month, promising to bring fresh produce to the village. Alaska Commercial Company in partnership with Nunamiut Corporation opened the store on April 15 to ... read more

Anchorage Assembly asks court to make municipal attorney comply with subpoena in Eklutna River dispute

Attorneys for the Assembly on Wednesday also appealed a decision by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska that has left the municipality without voting rights over the plan to restore the river. read more

Pilot can’t fly marijuana to retail stores in Alaska even if sales are legal, federal judges rule

A federal appeals court has upheld the revocation of a man’s pilot certificate after he delivered marijuana by plane to retail stores in Alaska through his business Flying High Investments. read more