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Ahead of the election, many Alaskans say they're looking for bipartisanship. Plus, Alaska saw a record number of overdose deaths last year.

Two 18-year-old women were found dead in a residence in the coastal village on Wednesday.

The proposed budget is roughly $645 million, about $20 million more than last year’s. LaFrance said it’s about $200,000 under the tax cap.

Election Day, Nov. 5, is approaching fast. Here are some key dates, deadlines and how-tos on registering, voting and tracking results.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska says health data for 74 state prisoners was posted on a publicly visible training website.

The dividend landed in bank accounts across the state Oct. 3. The total amount includes a normal dividend of $1,403.83 plus a $298.17 energy relief payment.

Hundreds of tons of bananas are stuck in transit — and they won't keep for long.

In most states, boat renters must first earn a certification or take a safety class. Alaska is one of five states with no such requirement.

Four Russian Border Guard and Chinese Coast Guard ships were spotted Saturday about 440 miles southwest of St. Lawrence Island.

Hear the history and definitions of risk, how our risk tolerance evolves with age and experience and how it can affect group dynamics.

Troopers say Danny Lowry Jr., 55, escaped from first responders following a shooting that left a Seward woman dead.

Oil and gas company Hilcorp appears to be moving toward new oil and gas exploration work in Alaska’s Interior.

A defendant gets a new trial as part of the fallout from a federal judge's misconduct. Plus, opponents of a mine near Tok speak out.

Questions remain around whether former Judge Joshua Kindred’s inappropriate relationships with prosecutors affected his impartiality.

The decision by state prosecutors clears Officers Brandon Stack and Jacob Jones in the July 8 shooting of Damien Dollison, 52.

Dr. Anne Zink interviews longtime host of Line One: Your Health Connection Dr. Thad Woodard about memorable moments during his time as a host.

Education is increasingly reliant on the internet. In rural Alaska, who provides internet service to schools is a million-dollar question.

Dr. Anne Zink joins the Line One host roster by "listening loudly" to current and former hosts, and to Alaskans about the history and future of the show.

Steve Wells' attorney says federal prosecutors could not prove his client was acquiring new inventory at the same time he was selling off the guns left at his store.

When Anchorage’s big electric utility asked regulators’ permission last year to raise its rates by 5.5%, renewable energy advocates responded with a counterproposal. 

“Marcus Mewborn worked as a rapper and DJ where he had access to teenage girls,” police said. “Detectives are concerned there may be more victims.”

Initial returns also showed incumbent Mayor Beth Weldon leading challenger Angela Rodell, with voters favoring two other propositions.

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Running mates are unlikely to make a major difference in this election, but there were some takeaways from an interesting night.

https://www.youtube.com/live/VAGZGQg31hs?si=rSLFVMjPyoI5U7YJ Vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz will face off onstage in New York tonight at 5 p.m. AST for what is the last scheduled debate of election season. Here's what to know: - NPR journalists...