Alaska

Tributes paid to Czech billionaire killed in chopper crash

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PRAGUE — Politicians and friends in the Czech Republic have paid tribute to Petr Kellner, the country's richest man, who was killed in a...

Helicopter crashes in Alaska killing 5, seriously injuring 1

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PALMER, Alaska — A helicopter crashed in the area of Knik Glacier killing five and leaving one in serious but stable condition, Alaska authorities...

Some Alaska Costco shoppers say ravens steal their groceries

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Some Alaska Costco shoppers said they've had their groceries stolen by ravens in the store parking lot. ...

States sue to undo Biden pause on US oil & gas lease sales

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NEW ORLEANS — Thirteen states sued the Biden administration Wednesday to end a suspension of new oil and gas leases on federal land and...

White House drops Interior nominee after Murkowski objects

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WASHINGTON — The White House is withdrawing its planned nomination of Elizabeth Klein to become deputy secretary at the Interior Department amid opposition from...

Pandemic puts pause on on-site use for some Alaska pot shops

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JUNEAU, Alaska — Regulators amid much fanfare in early 2020 approved two cannabis lounges in Alaska, making it one of the few states where...

Troubled US-China ties face new test in Alaska meeting

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WASHINGTON — The United States and China will face a new test in their increasingly troubled relations when top officials from both countries meet...

Forecast for spring: Nasty drought worsens for much of US

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With nearly two-thirds of the United States abnormally dry or worse, the government’s spring forecast offers little hope for relief, especially in the West...

Forecast for spring: Nasty drought worsens for much of US

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With nearly two-thirds of the United States abnormally dry or worse, the government’s spring forecast offers little hope for relief, especially in the West...

US, China spar in first face-to-face meeting under Biden

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Top U.S. and Chinese officials offered sharply different views of each other and the world as the two sides met face-to-face...