The ongoing investigation has found the attacker intended to crash the plane into Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport, a person familiar with the matter but not authorized to speak publicly told NPR.

Bids from interested companies were due Thursday; a contract could come as soon as next month, documents indicate.

The proposed budget mostly keeps services funded at the same level, using about $12 million in one-time funding, in part, to balance a $15 million deficit.

Trawlers say they're facing attacks based on political pressure, not science.

The 2026 sockeye salmon run totaled 45.7 million fish, making this the first year since 2014 that the run was below 50 million, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game preliminary summary.

Data centers consume large amounts of power and require upgrading infrastructure. But it's difficult to determine how much residential customers benefit and how much they actually pay for the benefit.

Independent expenditure groups have spent more than $31 million in Alaska’s Senate race and more than $6 million in the House race since the August primary.

A pair of UAA investigations found that Chris Chiavetta created a hostile work environment through inappropriate sexual comments and retaliated against a witness.

Recently fishermen have expressed frustration with high fuel costs, a trade war with Canada and cuts to the NOAA. The Trump administration has continued to try to win the hearts of fishermen with industry-friendly moves.

The President and Vice President are visiting states across the country to boost Republican candidates ahead of the November election.

The city collected water samples from 10 homes during a routine check in August. Two came back above the Environmental Protection Agency's lead action level of 15 parts per billion.

Two of the belugas have been towed to shore for further investigation, but one has yet to come ashore. NOAA Fisheries is asking for anyone that sees the whale to call their 24-hour hotline.

The USS Ted Stevens is named for Alaska’s longtime U.S. senator and it brings state-of-the-art technology for missile and air defense to the world’s waters, Navy officials say.

Politics, industry and culture collide in a fight over fish.

The Arctic is warming four times faster than the rest of the world, causing the frozen ground to thaw at a record rate.

A new report says 37% of Alaska households are not able to afford the state’s cost of living.

This week, the Alaska Department of Natural Resources announced that it is preparing to surrender the claims to as much as 5.7 million acres scattered across the state, an area collectively bigger than New Jersey.

States will start to pay a larger share of the bill to run the food assistance program, as federal funding for operational costs shrinks.

It’s officially the spooky season, but there’s no tricks here!

We talked to a financial advisor and an economist for some expert advice.

Aviation experts address safe flying and infrastructure needs for Alaska's skies and the people who travel them.

President Trump claims South Korea will invest billions in the Alaska LNG project.

The liquefied natural gas project was one of three Korean investments Trump announced Wednesday.

This summer, the City of Unalaska removed 1,200 tons of scrap metal and 250 cars from the island by barge, but most of the community's trash stays on the island.

The musical tells the story of the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence and features a huge cast of local actors.

That means Republican Sarah Short will not be a listed candidate for House District 13 and Democratic candidate Lisa Keller will run unopposed.

The Juneau School District began the year with nearly 100 fewer students than projected. As a result, some elementary schools have shuffled around teachers and students.

Veterans helped shape the monument, which was unveiled at the Ngíisdla Garden outside the Alaska Native Heritage Center last weekend.

Trump is expected to announce plans for South Korea to invest roughly $54 billion in a project to export natural gas from Alaska, a proposal long backed by Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan.

The three candidates — Republicans Treg Taylor and Dave Bronson and Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins — underscored the role the ferry system plays in connecting communities across coastal Alaska.

It's been a week since The New York Times ran a story describing U.S. Senate challenger Mary Peltola as rough on staff. Voters seem to be sticking by her, some because they want a check on President Trump.

Voters say they'll stick with Mary Peltola, a Democrat, for U.S. Senate despite reports of her short temper and use of slurs.

Backpack went from hitching a ride on his mom’s back to cross the Brooks River to winning the hearts of fat bear fans around the world.

Another adult beluga whale was reported dead in Knik Arm Monday but had not floated ashore.

A UAF climatologist said they could cause problems heading into winter.

The city needs more housing, and some say fewer restrictions will help.

New analysis of the Alaska mine, which was ordered by a federal judge, considers larger releases from potential breaks in the dam planned to hold mining waste.

According to data, the median income for a woman working year-round in Juneau in 2024 was about $71,000 compared to men who earn about $73,000 — a roughly 3% gap.

Alaska Democratic Party continues to challenge decision involving House candidate but doesn’t question action affecting Treg Taylor.

Anchorage police launch a program to help get people into drug treatment instead of arresting them.

Despite the uncertainty, fishermen said the Neets Bay opening was one of the highlights of the summer.

Candidates Dave Bronson, Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, Tregg Taylor and Bernadette Wilson discuss how they would help shape energy policy if elected governor.

Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan lumps Democrat Mary Peltola in with “Lower 48 liberals” who've opposed expanded oil and gas drilling. Peltola says she'll take on "anyone in the Lower 48 who doesn’t understand what Alaska needs.

Thousands of people in or recently out of Department of Corrections custody can vote in this year’s general election, according to the organization.

“I expect we’ll see more of this type of thing in the future,” said a spokesman for the Alaska Department of Public Safety,

"Anchorage Welcomes You" follows currently and formerly unhoused people in the city. The film will be shown in Anchorage, Juneau and Homer.

Anchorage Press Executive Editor Nat Herz "spoke" with Walter, one of Alaska News' AI agents.