Four mushers, including champion Jeff Deeter, withdrew from the 2026 Yukon Quest due to dog health and safety concerns; Josi Shelley leads after 200 miles amid harsh conditions.

Alaska, Hawaiian, and Horizon Air employees get nearly 3 weeks' extra pay for top 2026 employer honors.

Krystal introduces limited-time Crispy Fish Sliders and Krush’d Sodas from Feb 15 to Apr 5.

NASA launched two rockets from Alaska in Feb 2026 to study black auroras and electric currents, improving space weather forecasts.

Meda DeWitt, a Tlingit activist, entered Alaska’s 2026 gubernatorial race as an independent, focusing on environment, transparency, and unity.

Alaska considers sending inmates out of state to reduce prison costs amid budget crisis.

Alaska’s 2022 deal with the DOJ lets federal officials flag ineligible voters, requiring state removal within 45 days.

Alaska’s House omits PFD from 2026 budget draft, citing low oil prices; final payout to be set in May.

Deep Sea Rare Minerals seeks U.S. leasing for Alaskan deep-sea minerals, but no rights or approvals are guaranteed.

Pantheon Resources to hold virtual 2026 AGM on March 12, with leadership changes and plans for Kodiak project development.