Who is Susan Carney, Alaska’s new chief justice?

For the first time in Alaska history, the state’s supreme court is majority female. It’s also being led, for just the second time, by a woman.  Susan Carney, Alaska’s new chief justice, is one month into her three-year term. Carney has served on the …

Alaska Author Night to feature Judy Ripley at Noel Wien Library

The Fairbanks Library Foundation invites the public to its monthly Alaska Author Night at 6 p.m. Feb. 19 in the TOTE Auditorium at Noel Wien Library. This month’s featured author is Judy Ripley, who will discuss her nonfiction book, “Compliments to the …

World-class ice sculpting returns to Interior Alaska

News-Miner opinion: Fairbanks is poised to host the 2025 World Ice Art Championships, a testament to creativity, resilience and the cold of the 49th State. From Friday through March 31, the Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds will transform into a frozen …

Alaska, one of two states without a cabinet-level agriculture department, is planning to create one

Driven by food-shortage fears during the COVID-19 pandemic and inspired by the recommendations of a legislative task force, Alaska lawmakers are considering the creation of a cabinet-level state Department of Agriculture. In January, Gov. Mike Dunleavy …

Princess adds new land extension for cruises in Alaska

Guests sailing on Princess‘ seven-day Voyage of the Glaciers tour can add rail and land journeys to their holiday. The cruise tours take in national parks like Glacier Bay, Denali, Wrangell St Elias, Kenai Fjords, and Katmai. Bookings are open now for the …

Ukrainian refugees in Alaska uncertain what to expect after Trump announces possible negotiations

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A phone call between President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin prompted local refugees to consider what comes next for their home. According to Trump the call between the leaders Wednesday struck an agreement to …

PICTURE ALASKA - The moon and more!

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Ice roads in a sunset glow, Sundog arcs above the snow, Wind-sculpted clouds going with the flow. Sunrises and moon shadows! Check out Picture Alaska with Jackie Purcell See a spelling or grammar error? Report it to web@ktuu.com …

Ostrander records fastest Alaska half marathon

Allie Ostrander, a 2015 graduate of Kenai Central High School and current pro runner living in Boulder, Colorado, finished fourth in the Mesa Half Marathon on Saturday, Feb. 8, in Arizona. According to Alaska Sports Report, Ostrander broke the Alaska …

A federal lawsuit and how it's impacting those with disabilities in Alaska

Massive 11,000ft volcano in Alaska could erupt as 'toxic ash' covers city of 300,000

A colossal volcano in Alaska is teetering on the edge of eruption, with scientists sounding the alarm. Mount Spurr, towering at 11,000 feet and situated on the Cook Inlet roughly 75 miles from Anchorage, has a flip-of-the-coin chance of erupting hot magma …