Alaska’s budget rock star Donna Arduin leaves legislative post for Trump appointment. What will she do?

The Alaska Republican House minority is losing one of its top budget gurus to President Donald Trump. Donna Arduin Kauranen, who came to Alaska as the first director of the Office of Management and Budget for Gov. Mike Dunleavy, and then worked as a …

Alaska sled dog race raises allegations of animal abuse

Lance King/Getty Images (ANCHORAGE, Alaska) — Ashley Keith used to always dream about joining the world of professional sled dog racing. She got her first sled dog when she was 13 years old and fantasized about one day participating in the renowned 1, …

The time is right to establish the Alaska Department of Agriculture

In the five years since the pandemic upended the world as we knew it, many aspects of our everyday lives have returned to normal. The pandemic and the upheaval that resulted is something many of us would probably like to forget, but we can’t forget the …

Alaska lawmakers advance resolution defending Canada and opposing trade restrictions

Amid pending tariffs, verbal attacks and insults lobbed against Canada by President Donald Trump and his team, several Alaska lawmakers want to present a contrary message. They are working on a resolution affirming friendship with and appreciation of …

Alaska Zoo's polar bears treated on International Polar Bear Day

Alaska Zoo celebrates International Polar Bear Day

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Alaska Zoo celebrated International Polar Bear Day Thursday. The zoo’s two polar bears — Cranbeary and Kova — were treated with toys and special treats as a surprise. The day is used to honor polar bears and support …

Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Vote YES On New Contract

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) This is the eighth ratified labor contract between an Alaska Air Group company and one of our represented workgroups in the last three years aimed at improving wages, quality of life, and supporting our company's long-term success …

The effort to reintroduce wood bison to Southwest Alaska is growing — literally

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - It’s been a decade since an experimental population of wood bison was reintroduced to the lower Yukon River area in Southwest Alaska, and more calves will be joining the herd this spring. “I’m excited that we get to keep breeding …

Health Watch: Groundbreaking prostate cancer treatment now available in Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Providence Alaska Medical Center is bringing a breakthrough cancer treatment to the state, offering new hope for men battling advanced prostate cancer. Pluvicto, a cutting-edge therapy, is designed to specifically target prostate …

Warming trend underway in Southcentral Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A sight not seen often enough in Anchorage this winter — snow — was falling on the city on Thursday. Snowfall measured at 3/10ths of an inch. If the city does not get any more snow through Friday, the month of February would …