The Latest Breaking News from Alaska

Omicron peak in Alaska could be a few weeks away as new COVID-19 case numbers continue to shatter records

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — As new cases reported Friday in Alaska again shattered previous records, state health officials say the latest COVID-19 surge, driven by the highly contagious omicron variant, could peak within just a few weeks, based on trends they’re seeing in other states.

Tribune News Service · Jan 22, 2022

U.S. Supreme Court wraps up its January sitting

Welcome to the Friday, January 21, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Jan 21, 2022

Alaska Supreme Court upholds elections ballot measure, state will use ranked-choice voting

The Alaska Supreme Court this week upheld the constitutionality of a new voter-approved elections system, ending the last legal challenge against it.

Tribune News Service · Jan 21, 2022

Chan, Zuckerberg fighting Native American vaccine hesitancy

Dakota and Navajo actor Dallas Goldtooth joins other influencers — people who have earned the community’s trust — in a two-phase public outreach effort by nonprofit organizations IllumiNative, the Urban Indian Health Institute, and 13 Native groups in states including Alaska, Minnesota, and California

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2022

Tonga: tsunami floods streets and cuts communication after undersea volcano erupts

Warnings issued for Australia, Alaska, Hawaii and US west coast as waves observed in Tonga, American Samoa and Fiji

The Guardian - US · Jan 15, 2022

Where and when to see the northern lights in 2025

Find out where and when to see the northern lights (aurora borealis) throughout Europe and North America in our helpful guide.

Space · Dec 13, 2021

10 States With the Lowest Gas Tax in 2026

Getting gas in these states with the lowest gas taxes can save you a lot of money on your next holiday road trip.

Kiplinger · Aug 10, 2021

10 Tax-Friendly States for Retirees in 2026

If you’re looking for the best states to retire for taxes, you may want to consider one of these most tax-friendly states for retirees.

Kiplinger · Dec 9, 2020

13 States That Don't Tax Retirement Income

Here are the states that don’t tax retirement income. But that doesn’t mean you won’t pay state taxes on other types of earnings.

Kiplinger · Dec 9, 2020

28 Great Places to Retire Near the Beach

The mix of retirement cities is sure to surprise you.

Kiplinger · Sep 20, 2019