Biden closes half of NPR-A acreage to oil drilling
The Bureau of Land Management announced that it's ditching a Trump administration plan for the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska and instead will revert to managing the area according to a 2013 plan crafted by the Obama administration.
Anchorage officials and private funders agree to put $13M toward addressing homelessness crisis
The money will go toward four new projects to serve the more than 700 people who have been using the Sullivan Arena for more than two years, along with local hotels.
The 1st private astronaut mission to International Space Station is back on Earth
Flying back in a SpaceX capsule, they splashed down in the Atlantic off the Florida coast to close out a 17-day tour that cost them $55 million apiece.
The largest April wildfire in Alaska in a quarter century is burning near Kwethluk
The fire still is not threatening the community of Kwethluk or any Native allotments.
Their mom died of COVID. They say conspiracy theories are what really killed her.
Stephanie was usually careful about her health and regular vaccinations. But then she got into sharing far-out videos and fringe ideas. When COVID hit, misinformation put her and her husband at risk.
Alaska artist’s new film captures ‘slow motion tsunami’ of plastic marine debris
It's called "If You Give a Beach a Bottle," it's by Max Romey and it incorporates scenes of volunteers cleaning up Alaska shorelines littered with marine debris, coupled with images from Romey's watercolor sketchbooks.
Alaska Republican Party endorses Nick Begich III for US House
It’s the party’s first official endorsement in the crowded race.
Interior Department opens 27 million acres for Alaska Native Vietnam veteran land allotments
Veteran Nelson Angapak applauded Interior Secretary Deb Haaland for her outreach to the state’s Native Vietnam vets. "We’re grateful that through her efforts and the efforts of the Department of Interior and Bureau of Land Management, the land base for our veterans has expanded," said Angapak.
Birch tree tappers say a warming Alaska is making the harvest season harder to predict
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April is birch tree sap season in Southcentral Alaska. A season that is harder and harder to predict because of climate change. Alaska Public...
These airlines are letting passengers banned for mask violations back on planes
Delta, United, American and Alaska Airlines have announced they're now allowing some passengers who were once banned to fly with them again.
Anchorage air travelers say few passengers are wearing masks following this week’s court ruling
Alaskans at the Anchorage airport estimated about 10% of passengers on their recent flights had masks on.
Anchorage high school opens professional clothing resale store for students
"We see their posture totally change once they get into the outfit," teacher Stacy Miller said. "They can own the look and also own that feeling of empowerment."
Interior Secretary Haaland still undecided on King Cove Road after village visit
During her trip, Haaland said, she heard from residents about the importance of the road due to various transportation and medical challenges. As of now, she said, she’s made no decision on the road project.
Tracking permafrost thaw will help Alaska communities better adapt to climate change | Alaska Insight
A new program called Permafrost Pathways has a dual aim of measuring greenhouse gas emissions and supporting community adaptation ideas.
At statewide convention in Fairbanks, GOP plans to focus on election law changes
It has been six years since Fairbanks hosted the statewide Republican convention, and it sold out earlier this week.
Mock M&M election teaches Alaskans about ranked choice voting
At the mock election in Juneau, participants could only pick one M&M — that’s how Alaska’s new primary will work.
Cruise ships visiting Alaska this summer will require most passengers to be vaccinated
Under a proposal from Royal Caribbean, 95% of crew and all eligible passengers 12 and older are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Listening session on 200-person shelter in East Anchorage rescheduled for Monday
At the first listening session last week, some members of the public asked for more specifics about the plan and more input from officials involved.
Unalaska fisherman hopes youth program can revitalize island’s fishery
Unalaska fisherman Dustan Dickerson says the program is one way to get a new generation into the industry.
The U.S. Justice Department will appeal the recent mask ruling by a federal judge
The CDC continues to recommend that people wear masks in all indoor public transportation settings and says "wearing masks is most beneficial in crowded or poorly ventilated locations, such as the transportation corridor."