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Alaska’s bootlegging laws are headed to the U.S. Supreme Court after a former pilot’s plane was seized for smuggling alcohol — a case now seen as a test of state authority over alcohol enforcement in rural areas. While the state Legislature and Governor Dunleavy usually clash, they’re united here, hiring a special lawyer to submit an amicus brief arguing that strict penalties are needed to combat...

New research is shaking up the supplement world, especially for older adults: vitamin D, omega-3s, and glucosamine—long thought harmless or beneficial—may actually accelerate cognitive decline. Recent studies link these common supplements to faster mental deterioration in aging populations, though causation isn’t proven. Scientists suspect aging brains process nutrients differently, and the blood-...

Former Alaska House candidate Matt Schultz, who dropped out of the race in August to support independent Bill Hill, is donating $200,000 of his leftover campaign funds to the Alaska Democratic Party — a massive sum that could reshape state legislative races. Though he finished third in the primary behind Hill and GOP Rep. Nick Begich III, Schultz, a pastor who ran on moral conviction, insists this...

Social media’s turning into scam central—scammers are flooding feeds with fake deals, AI-generated storefronts, and deceptive DMs, raking in $2.1 billion nationwide in 2025. Facebook leads the pack, but Instagram and TikTok are close behind. Over 87% of people who chat with scammers end up losing cash. Always verify sellers on bbb.org, watch for grammar slips, and never move conversations off-plat...

Early Wednesday morning, a string of Anchorage businesses—including Main Event Grill, Eva’s CupCakery, and Xalos Mexican Grill—were hit in a targeted break-in spree. Surveillance footage captures the chaos, with sounds of destruction before alarms blared. Despite the shock, Eva Perry of Eva’s CupCakery vows to stay open and keep serving her community. Police are still searching for suspects and ur...

Three Anchorage police officers won’t face charges in the May fatal shooting of Emil McCord, 33, after prosecutors found they reasonably believed he posed an imminent threat with a handgun. Bodycam footage shows McCord firing into the air before pointing his weapon at officers — who then used deadly force. This marks one of four police-related deaths this year in Anchorage. The review also reveale...

Latino advocacy groups and voting rights organizations are suing to block ICE agents from patrolling polling places, arguing that armed officers near voters violate federal law and risk suppressing turnout by instilling fear—especially among immigrant communities. While DHS says ICE isn’t targeting polls but could act on active threats, plaintiffs including LULAC and Common Cause insist this polic...

A skiff carrying three young men capsized near St. Lawrence Island, claiming the lives of two—Parker’s older brother and a cousin—while 15-year-old Parker clung to the overturned boat for hours before being rescued. The accident, caused by a tangled fishing line, left a grieving community in shock. Parker, who had hoped to earn money for a perm, survived through prayer and faith. In a moving displ...

A tragic crash on the Parks Highway claimed the life of 33-year-old Eric Ashenfelter after his car went airborne over the Hyer underpass and slammed into a concrete support. Emergency crews found him unconscious and trapped, and despite hospital efforts, he was pronounced dead. Authorities are investigating the cause, and his family has been notified — a sobering reminder of road dangers in Alaska...

Anchorage’s new short-term rental registration system has revealed a surprising scale: 2,550 vacation spots signed up since August, concentrated in neighborhoods like South Addition, Spenard, and even Girdwood—where they’re fueling housing shortages by pulling units off the long-term market. While only 2% of the city’s housing stock, these rentals are often owned by out-of-state investors, not loc...

This Saturday in Juneau, three big local events are happening: UA Southeast hosts an open house at Egan Library for prospective students, NAMI Juneau and community partners serve up a picnic at Savikko Park to foster connection, and Abby McAllister from the Department of Fish and Game drops bear activity updates — perfect whether you’re planning your future, seeking community, or just curious abou...

The FCC is reevaluating the E-Rate program, which has funded nearly 100,000 schools and 12,000 libraries since 1996—helping bridge the digital divide with discounts up to 90%. While officials say changes aim to empower parents and boost educational outcomes, school leaders warn cuts could cripple operations, forcing budget cuts in staffing and tech. With internet now powering everything from stude...

In Alaska’s Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, mother and son Laura McIndoe and Trafford Evanoff pleaded guilty to interfering with a legal fur trapping line after their dog got caught in a trap — sparking a rare federal court case that nearly went to trial before they settled with fines. Tensions flared when McIndoe confronted a Fish and Wildlife Service officer, threatening confrontation and accusi...

Alaska State Troopers need your help finding a metallic gray or silver Toyota Tundra from the 2000s—believed to have struck a pedestrian near Wasilla around 10:27 PM. Look for visible front passenger-side headlight damage and a missing passenger-side mirror. If you’ve seen it, or know someone who might have, every tip counts. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.co...

A California startup, Rainmaker, sparked controversy after secretly deploying a drone to seed clouds near Homer, Alaska, allegedly generating 19 million gallons of rain — but without notifying locals or officials. While the company sees it as a breakthrough for drought-prone areas and ski resorts, critics demand transparency and clearer regulations. Alaska’s state agency says drones can operate wi...

Trump electrified the first-ever Republican midterm convention in Dallas, rallying his base with a bold promise: a $5,000 “Trump dividend” for every adult if Republicans retain control of Congress—spend it only in the U.S. He’s doubling down on breaking the historic midterm trend, hitting the road to back dozens of candidates over the next 55 days. While allies cheered, key vulnerable senators lik...

Kake Tribal Council President Joel Jackson, a revered Haida and Lingít elder who died at 70 after battling pancreatic cancer, was a lifelong champion of the Tongass National Forest, tribal healing, and cultural revival. A fierce defender of the Roadless Rule and ancestral lands, he linked environmental protection to Indigenous survival, emphasizing the forest’s role in sustaining food, culture, an...

Three Southeast Alaska commercial fishermen—John Fisher, Joseph Poling, and Tony Vanveen—have all admitted to sinking their own boats, facing separate federal charges despite similar circumstances. Fisher confessed to sinking his vessel, the Igloo, near Sitka in March 2025, accepting a one-month jail term and supervised release. Poling pleaded guilty for sinking the Leeward in Thomas Bay, facing a...

Alaska’s gubernatorial race just got spicy as three top candidates—Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins and Republicans Dave Bronson and Treg Taylor—fought it out in their first post-primary debate. Kreiss-Tomkins, who surged after a rival endorsed him and joked he needed a neck brace to “come back,” took aim at the current governor’s partisan style, pushing for bipartisan cooperation. Meanwhile, Bron...

Housing sales hit a one-year low in August as mortgage rates soar, pushing affordability further out of reach — but here’s the twist: prices keep climbing while inventory finally starts to catch up, hinting at a market shifting toward balance. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-lev...

Stocks took a hit as oil surges push prices above $100 a barrel, fueling inflation fears and forcing retailers to raise prices. With the Strait of Hormuz tensions looming and Trump hinting prices may stay high until November, markets are betting the Fed will hike rates next week—despite political pressure—sparking bond gains and testing corporate resilience, while airlines like JetBlue see strong...

Bank of America quietly unenrolled customers from automatic payments without consent, risking late fees, interest charges, and credit damage—raising alarms about financial transparency and urging listeners to stay vigilant with their accounts. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-lev...

Anchorage’s Assembly quietly axed a decades-old zoning rule requiring property owner notifications—just one line in a table change that now lets them roll out controversial overlays like TSDO2 and MMHOP without warning. Citing cost and low feedback, they skipped email opt-ins entirely, sparking outrage in neighborhoods like Turnagain and North Star, which have already passed resolutions demanding...

Anchorage residents are divided on housing solutions — everyone agrees we need more homes, but the proposed Assembly Ordinance 2026-85 could reshape neighborhoods in ways many feel unprepared for. The plan allows denser, taller buildings closer to property lines — sparking backlash over lack of public input. While developers and advocates have shaped the proposal for years, ordinary residents say...

Three Alaskan commercial fishermen—John Fisher, Joseph Poling, and Tony Vanveen—are admitting to sinking their own boats in southeast Alaska, facing federal charges for endangering marine environments and navigation. Each pleaded guilty separately: Fisher for the Igloo near Sitka in March 2025, Poling for the Leeward in August with a proposed $6K fine and five years probation, and Vanveen for the...