Anchorage Mayor Bronson fined over $30,000 for campaign reporting violations
The state agency that tracks campaign finances has hit Anchorage mayor Dave Bronson with $33,500 in fines for failing to report campaign contributions on...
A major report warns climate change is accelerating and humans must cut emissions now
The U.N. has released the most comprehensive global climate science report ever. It is unequivocal: Humans must stop burning fossil fuels or suffer catastrophic impacts.
Georgia mom and daughter among 6 killed in plane crash near Ketchikan
Davis McArthur said his mother, Andrea McArthur, and sister, Rachel McArthur, were on a “girls’ trip” before his sister returned to college. They were among the six people killed in a plane crash last week near Ketchikan.
As Juneau’s COVID cases skyrocket, hospital staff are testing positive too
Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau is seeing more COVID-19 cases among its staff as the number of infections in the capital city rises and the community's risk level returns to high.
Federal eviction moratorium extended for nearly all of Alaska
The new moratorium only applies to areas experiencing “substantial” or “high” levels of COVID-19 transmission. That’s nearly all of Alaska right now.
Pentagon to require all troops to get COVID-19 vaccine
Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Sept. 15, under a plan announced by the Pentagon Monday and endorsed by President Joe Biden.
Alaska WWAMI medical students face large tuition increase due to funding dispute
Students and others involved in health care in Alaska asked lawmakers to agree to fund the program in the upcoming special session.
Anchorage health director resigns
David Morgan served as health director for less than a month. He recently faced pointed questions from the Assembly for social media comments, his qualifications for the job, and allegations that he mismanaged finances under previous employers.
Large crowd gathers to protest Anchorage health care organizations’ COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium and Southcentral Foundation announced last month that employees will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 15. On Thursday evening, about 150 people took to the streets to protest the requirement for the vaccine, which is authorized for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration.
Providence Alaska says its staff must get COVID-19 vaccine or follow additional rules
“Our caregivers have a chance to lead by example when it comes to the health and safety of our communities,” said Dr. Michael Bernstein, Providence Alaska chief medical officer.
Delta variant arrives in Y-K Delta with high percentage of breakthrough cases
Health officials continue to sound the alarm about the surge in COVID-19 cases across the country and in Alaska.
3 erupting Alaska volcanoes spitting lava or ash clouds
Three remote Alaska volcanoes are in various states of eruption, one producing lava and the other two blowing steam and ash.
So far, none of...
Face masks optional at Kenai Peninsula schools this year
“Younger students need to see faces to decode and learn language," says the superintendent.
Six dead after flightseeing plane crash near Ketchikan, weather hampering recovery
Five passengers and a pilot have died in a flightseeing plane crash near Ketchikan, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
‘Sophisticated group’ behind Alaska cyberattack, agency says
The state department said the group had “exploited a vulnerable website and spread from there.”
Maggie, former Alaska Zoo resident, dies at 41
“She was really a wonderful elephant. A beautiful elephant with a rough history but an indomitable spirit. A big, big personality," said Jackie Gai, Maggie’s veterinarian in her final years.
Delta is surging. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe
But if you're already vaccinated, how worried should you be? What new precautions are called for? Here's what to know about the fast-spreading variant and how to stay safe and protect others.
Meet one of Bristol Bay’s salmon counters who tallied sockeye during the biggest run on record
As salmon swim upriver to return to their spawning grounds, biologists track numbers to balance conservation with commercial fishing.
Between the lines: 8 ways the US Senate infrastructure bill sends money to Alaska
It takes some decoding, but you can find billions in the $1.2 trillion bill designed to benefit Alaska.
Dunleavy’s office looks to spend $250K on advertising his Permanent Fund amendment
The governor’s office has posted a request for media agencies interested in contracting with the state for the campaign. Agencies have until Friday to respond.