Army vet is killed in freak accident just weeks after his family moved to live off the grid in Alaska

A Minnesota Army veteran who had just moved his family to Alaska to pursue dreams of a simpler life has been killed only three weeks after arriving in the state. Brian Neudecker, 45, was struck and killed by a train while riding on an ATV along a stretch …

A warm week ahead for Alaska

ANCHORAGE, AK (Alaska’s News Source) - Although the weather is warming and the sun is out, there is some concern. Fire weather watch areas are focused in the interior of the state. Starting Wednesday, the watch goes into effect. The caution comes due to …

Athlete of the Week: Alaska Sports Hall of Famer Brandon Dubinsky

As new minimum wage and sick leave law kicks in, some Alaska hospitality businesses foresee higher prices and reduced ...

A server at 49th State Brewing in downtown Anchorage carries beverages to a table on Monday, June 30, 2025. (Bill Roth / ADN) The minimum wage in Alaska will rise to $13 and the state’s first sick leave requirement will be enacted Tuesday when Ballot …

What’s at risk for Arctic wildlife if Trump expands oil drilling in the fragile National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska

The largest tract of public land in the United States is a wild expanse of tundra and wetlands stretching across nearly 23 million acres of northern Alaska. It’s called the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, but despite its industrial-sounding name, the …

US Senate moves toward final vote on big budget bill, with Alaska at the forefront

The U.S. Senate continued nonstop debate on its major policy and budget bill Monday, as provisions affecting Alaska continued to be hotly debated. Senators are advancing toward a vote expected as soon as Monday night, with some attempting to sway the vote …

Obscure federal laws could preserve birthright citizenship in Alaska and Hawaii

As President Donald Trump prepares an executive order that could end birthright citizenship for non-citizens having children in the United States, two unique federal laws could protect the citizenship rights of newborns in Alaska and Hawaii. On Friday, the …

Top Democrat questions ‘special treatment’ for Alaska, Hawaii in GOP SNAP proposal

<p>Sen. Amy Klobuchar (Minn.), the top Democrat on the Senate Agriculture Committee, questioned why only two states should receive “special treatment” in a GOP-backed plan to reduce federal dollars for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ( …

AROUND ALASKA: Iditarod Lineup, Totem Carving Traditions, and Bridge Favorites!

Iditarod Field Grows to 22 Mushers The Iditarod reports the field for the 2026 race is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent years. The roster so far includes returning champions, seasoned veterans, and promising newcomers. Among the 22 …

BLM Takes public comment on proposed reopening of petroleum reserves in Alaska

The Bureau of Land Management has begun the process of re-opening up 82 percent of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, starting with an environmental assessment of their plan. At the same time reviewing the Biden/Harris administration's …