Recent shooting of Korean cab driver in Bethel leaves community reeling
Myoung Keun Lee was shot in the face on July 5 and survived the attack. It's the third violent attack on Korean cab drivers in Bethel since 2006.
Kenai Peninsula parents join national outcry over critical race theory; School district says it’s not in the curriculum.
“CRT, or its tenets, are not part of the KPBSD curriculum, or what we do," said Clayton Holland, incoming superintendent for the Kenai school district.
‘Boondoggle’: Financial woes may jeopardize proposed Alaska-Canada railroad project
An ambitious plan to build a 1,600-mile railroad that would link the Alaskan and Canadian rail systems is on hold and appears to be in jeopardy.
Alaska governor fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has been “fully vaccinated” against COVID-19, the state’s chief medical officer said Wednesday.
Dr. Anne Zink said in an email to...
The expanded child tax credit is here. Here’s what you need to know.
The White House says $15 billion in payments have been sent out to the families of nearly 60 million children. Families will receive the funds by direct deposit or check. How much you get will depend on income and number of eligible children.
Bronson’s new library chief, a veteran educator, faces opposition over lack of library experience
Sami Graham's appointment is prompting objections to her confirmation from those who say its leader needs specific experience. Graham’s predecessor in the $120,000-a-year job, Mary Jo Torgeson, had masters degrees in library science and public administration.
Anchorage Assembly quashes Bronson homeless shelter plan
The assembly decision is a major setback for the administration, which pushed the proposal as a humane and cost-effective way to shelter homeless Anchorage residents.
Canada’s taking it slow on reopening its border to travelers from the U.S. Here’s why.
Canadians can fly to the U.S. but cannot enter by land. Most non-Canadians can't enter Canada by land or air. The government says a full reopening may require 75% of Canadians to be fully vaccinated.
Sen. Murkowski and Sec. Granholm announce energy grants for Alaska Native communities
The grants range from $2m to add solar to Noatak's grid, down to small grants to replace furnaces and lights
Dynamic glaciers identified as cause of Southeast Alaska’s summer ‘ice quakes’
Within a set of glaciers and mountains near Juneau, there’s seismic activity almost every day in the summer. They’re called ice quakes. They’re not as widely understood as earthquakes, but researchers are monitoring them closely.
Former Bethel school principal sentenced to 15 years in prison for enticement of a minor
A former Bethel elementary school principal will spend 15 years in prison for trying to entice a child to engage in sexual activity in 2019.
Tsunami threat to Whittier less severe than early estimates, scientists say
Geologists have warned Alaskans for over a year that a 30-foot tsunami could hit Whittier following a potential landslide at a nearby arm. They’re still ringing the alarm bells, but new research suggests the wave will be a lot smaller than they originally expected.
Alaska’s child care sector, essential to economic recovery, is struggling to find workers
Workforce shortages are plaguing industries across Alaska. And, some say, one of the reasons is a lack of child care. But those child care centers are struggling to hire too.
This lawsuit stands between Alaskans and a new ranked choice election system
Alaskans are set to elect candidates in a new way, leaving political parties with less power. But a legal challenge could derail RCV.
Inflation is still high. Used car prices could help explain what happens next.
The prices dealers pay for used cars at massive auctions across the country finally dipped in June after hitting record highs in each of the four previous months, according to the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index.
Librarians worry for future of statewide library catalog after governor’s funding veto
Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed $635,900 for a system that allows Alaskans to request just about any book, movie, or magazine in the state through a statewide lending network.
Dunleavy’s per diem veto over PFD situation raises concerns for Legislature
Some lawmakers say Gov. Mike Dunleavy's veto of nearly $300 per day of living expenses for legislators over a PFD fight sets a dangerous precedent that could limit the number of Alaskans who could afford to be legislators.
As contagious strain rises in Alaska, regions with low vaccination rates raise concern
Vaccination rates vary widely across the state, meaning that the virus presents different risks in each place. But public health officials are still hitting on some consistent messages statewide — namely, that the shots remain the best weapon against the virus.
Judge to hear case challenging Alaska’s new ranked choice voting
A state court judge is scheduled to hear arguments Monday in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a voter-approved initiative that would end party primaries in Alaska and institute ranked-choice voting in general elections.
Alaska GOP leaders endorse challenger to US Sen. Murkowski
The leaders of Alaska’s Republican Party on Saturday endorsed a challenger to incumbent U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who has been one of the GOP’s most outspoken critics of former President Donald Trump.