Prominent COVID vaccine critics scheduled to gather in Anchorage
Three prominent vaccine critics and proponents of unproven COVID-19 treatments are scheduled to speak to the public on Saturday at an Anchorage church. It’s not clear who is organizing the conference.
In her latest project, Juneau artist Lily Hope will mentor weavers and address threats to use of traditional materials
The Chilkat weaver is one of 15 people to win a $100,000 SHIFT award, which will support her project, “Protecting the Material Sovereignty of Our Indigenous Homelands.”
Allergy worries kept a Kasigluk woman from getting vaccinated. She died of COVID-19.
In August, a former community health aide from Kasigluk died from COVID-19. Her name was Sharon Slim, and she was 46 years old.
Scientists are still following whales that swam through the Exxon Valdez oil spill
The pod is called the Chugach Transients. There were once 22 whales in the group. Now there's seven. The Chugach Transients have not had a calf since swimming through the oil spill.
A lost hiker ignored rescuers’ phone calls, thinking they were spam
You can get a cellphone signal on the highest mountain in Colorado — and if you get lost hiking that mountain, you should probably answer your phone, even if you don't recognize the caller's number.
In the time of COVID, Sitka’s ‘bread guy’ is building community one loaf at a time
For Southeast Dough Company’s Jylkka, baking bread is not just an occupation but a way of connecting, especially in an age when human connection has never been more tenuous.
Mayor Bronson talks future of port repairs in State of the City address
Mayor Bronson delivered his remarks virtually because he was quarantining after being exposed to someone with COVID-19.
Thousands of dollars pour into recall, though it’s unlikely to change the balance on the Anchorage Assembly
The campaign to recall Midtown Assembly member Meg Zaletel follows an unsuccessful recall attempt earlier this year, and there’s another in the works. Some see it as increased civic engagement, but to many, it’s a waste of time and money.
A redistricting proposal has left Homer neighbors feeling stranded, highlighting a complex process
Under the state’s redistricting process, one proposal would have residents of communities near Homer in the same legislative district as Kodiak, which is 140 miles away by water. It's drawing concerns from some Alaskans and highlights the challenges the board is up against.
A Western Alaska village is installing wind turbines that will power half the community
By turning to wind energy, Kwethluk will burn 50% less diesel and reduce residents’ electric bills by up to half.
Alaska scrambles to spend nearly $100M in federal child care relief as centers close
The state received about $95 million from the federal government this spring to address the child care crunch. So far, the state has written a grant program to distribute only $5 million of that statewide.
Hurricane-level winds cause widespread damage in Unalaska
The winds ripped off roofs, toppled trucks and tore boats from their docks.
Alaska troopers ID serial killer’s victim 40 years after murder
She’d been known as “Horseshoe Harriet” after her body was found 37 years ago near Horseshoe Lake north of Anchorage. Troopers announced Friday the young woman’s real name was Robin Pelkey, a 19-year-old originally from Colorado. She was murdered by Robert Hansen.
A Republican Begich runs for Alaska’s US House seat, challenging Rep. Young
At 44, he's half the age of the congressman, whom he supported in 2020.
Exxon transfers Point Thomson operations on Alaska’s North Slope to Hilcorp
ExxonMobil will keep its ownership stake and "remains committed to Point Thomson," a spokesman says.
Alaska COVID hospitalizations dip slightly after hitting record high
The number of hospitalizations from COVID-19 in the state dropped by 10 after hitting a record high on Thursday. There are now 232 patients with COVID-19 in Alaska’s hospitals.
Top advisor Craig Campbell among several departures from Bronson administration this week
Craig Campbell has served in several roles in the Bronson Administration, most recently as Policy and Programs Director.
Assembly leaders say firing of chief equity officer was not legal
Leaders of the Anchorage Assembly say Clifford Armstrong III is still the city’s chief equity officer, despite Mayor Dave Bronson firing him earlier this month.
Alabama man charged in Jan. 6 insurrection denied release in Alaska
A judge alleged Christian Matthew Manley was “leading the charge” during the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Assembly leaders ask Anchorage mayor to enforce mask mandate
Assembly Chair Suzanne LaFrance and Vice Chair Chris Constant pointed out that the the city hired three code enforcement officers last year with federal COVID-19 money who are still on staff.