Alaska Redistricting Board finishes work to adopt maps; opponents say courts could toss out portions
The board split over the final map. All three members who were appointed by Republican elected officials supported the map; the two who were not appointed by Republicans opposed the map’s adoption.
Climate change is making Glacier Bay unstable. Scientists are mapping the risks to visitors
Landslides and tsunamis aren’t historically common in Glacier Bay, but because more than half a million visitors tour the park each year park managers want to get a clearer picture of the risks of tsunamis and landslides, which have become more common recently due to a changing climate.
Fluffy and deep: Storm drops more than a foot of snow in Southcentral Alaska
More than 16 inches were reported in some parts of Anchorage by Thursday morning.
Alaskans we’ve lost to COVID: Vladimir Khadjinov, Russian father of four
Rada Khadjinova lost her father, Vladimir Khadjinov, on Sept. 3. He was 85 years old.
As winter descends on Anchorage, Sullivan shelter replaces director
Shawn Hays previously oversaw the city’s emergency shelters, but she was fired from the job. She takes over at a time when demand for shelter is far exceeding the space available.
Anonymous ‘Alaska abusers list’ is an outlet for survivors, but some warn of collateral damage
Last week a woman in Anchorage went public on social media with an allegation of sexual assault, prompting other people to share their stories.
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Anchorage Assembly delays confirmation vote on health director following reports about workplace behavior
Assembly members said they received several emails Tuesday ahead of the Assembly meeting that raised questions over personnel issues with Gerace.
Failed Denali summit and serious accident lead to false report charges for Utah doctor
Dr. Jason Lance is an Ogden, Utah-based radiologist who now faces charges of interfering with a government employee, violating a lawful order and making a false report.
Alaska hospital leader hopeful about virus hospitalizations
The leader of Alaska's hospital association cited a recent decline in hospitalizations related to COVID-19 as a possible turning point following a prolonged period in which resources at health care facilities in the state were stretched thin.
How Pel’meni dumplings became a Juneau staple and expanded beyond Southeast Alaska
The restaurant is an Alaska take on a classic Russian comfort food. It started in Juneau and recently expanded to Anchorage.
Inflation surges to its highest since 1990
Consumer prices were 6.2% higher in October than a year ago as inflation continues to chip away at the buying power of households across the country.
New research shows how Alaska subsistence harvesters are having to adapt to climate change
Kristen Green, an Alaska-based Ph.D. student in environment and resources at Stanford University, says a lot of research on subsistence adaptations due to climate change has been theoretical, so she and her fellow researchers went to interview the harvesters themselves.
Soldotna pilot killed in Kodiak plane crash remembered as outgoing and generous
Derek Leichliter was a dad, business owner and sport fisherman.
Certified results confirm Anchorage Assembly member Zaletel’s survival of recall attempt
The election saw a roughly 25% turnout, with more than 10,800 Midtown voters. About 60% voted no on the recall, and about 40% voted yes.
Alaska records 28 more COVID-19 deaths
The deaths reported Tuesday happened in regions around Alaska and were mostly people in their 60s or older.
Alaska Redistricting Board chooses final Senate map despite gerrymandering allegation
Two board members expressed concern that the voting strength of racial minorities would be weakened by combining the neighborhood with Eagle River.
Major COVID outbreak puts Savoonga into lockdown
Savoonga is on St. Lawrence Island, out in the Bering Sea. The regional health corporation on Monday reported 115 COVID cases in the community of less than 800 people.
‘Just happy to be back’: Haines welcomes its first Canadian visitor since March 2020
Bruce Funk of Whitehorse was Haines' first Canadian visitor since March 2020. He had tears in his eyes as he shook hands with the mayor. “It’s been a long time,” he said with a laugh. “Ah, just happy to be back.”
A Western Alaska village is finally getting high-speed internet, thanks to the pandemic
Many people moved their lives online because of the pandemic, but that wasn’t always possible in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta.
Fairbanks police say gunman killed a man outside Safeway before opening fire inside
Joshua Eric Butcher, 41, who turned himself into police minutes after Sunday’s shooting in Fairbanks, has been charged with first-degree murder and was being held at the Fairbanks Correctional Center.