The Latest Breaking News from Alaska

Alaska Rep. Don Young to lie in state at US Capitol

Rep. Don Young, the longest-serving Republican in U.S. House history, will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol on March 29

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2022

Young at heart: Photos of Rep. Don Young on the Hill - Roll Call

Rep. Don Young died on March 18, 2022, after serving nearly 50 years in Congress. Here’s a look back at his long history on Capitol Hill.

Roll Call · Mar 21, 2022

State constitutional convention measures stoke partisan fear

Efforts are underway to build support for a constitutional convention question that will be on the ballot this year in Alaska

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2022

Rep. Don Young, longtime Alaska congressman, dies at 88

Don Young, who was the longest-serving current member of Congress, has died

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2022

Alaska Rep. Don Young, longest-serving member of Congress, dies at 88

Young was first elected in 1973 during the Nixon Administration.

Axios · Mar 19, 2022

Suspect accused of shooting officer in downtown Anchorage standoff is apparently in custody

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A man appearing to be the suspect in a standoff that included the shooting of a police officer was led out of a downtown Anchorage apartment complex without incident Friday afternoon.

Tribune News Service · Mar 18, 2022

Don Young, dean of the House, dies at 88 - Roll Call

Don Young, the Alaska Republican who was the longest serving member of the House, has died at the age of 88.

Roll Call · Mar 18, 2022

Police officer shot during standoff near downtown Anchorage; suspect remains barricaded

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A police officer was shot Friday morning during the response to a standoff near downtown Anchorage and is expected to survive his injuries, police said.

Tribune News Service · Mar 18, 2022

Federal appeals court rules in favor of village's efforts to extend a road through Alaska's Izembek National Wildlife Refuge

Mar. 17—The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals this week issued a ruling in support of a Trump-era decision and a Southwest Alaska village that has long sought construction of an 11-mile road through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge.

Tribune News Service · Mar 18, 2022

A Russian lawmaker wants Alaska back. 'Good luck with that!'

A Russian parliament member has called for the return of Alaska to Russia, prompting a quick dismissal from Alaska politicians and others.

Tribune News Service · Mar 17, 2022