Alaska House staff member is third positive COVID-19 case at state Capitol this week
An Alaska House of Representatives staff member on Wednesday became the third person who works in the State Capitol with a positive COVID-19 test this week.
With rising oil prices, Alaska’s government projected to receive millions in revenue
Alaska’s state government is forecast to receive $791.3 million more in revenue over this year and next year than was projected last fall.
Natural but deadly: Huge gaps in US rules for wood-stove smoke exposed
The government spent millions subsidizing new wood heaters supposed to burn more cleanly. But an investigation has discovered critical flaws.
‘It’s a risk either way’: Pregnant women in Alaska grapple with vaccine decisions
Pregnant women face a dilemma: they are considered at high risk for serious medical complications from COVID-19, but the vaccines haven’t been tested on pregnant women because they’re a vulnerable population.
Wasilla man arrested, charged with participating in U.S. Capitol siege
The FBI says it has arrested Anchorage resident Aaron James Mileur after people in his Facebook circle told authorities he had posted videos and photos of himself inside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 siege.
Alaska GOP censures Murkowski for defying Trump and vows to work for her defeat
Sen. Murkowski says the party's ability to stop her re-election is doubtful.
Iditapod: A familiar champ for a unique Iditarod
Dallas Seavey has won the 2021 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, tying Rick Swenson's five first-place finishes for the most ever. Will he be back next year to vie for a sixth? That is the question... Also, a sleepless but not tired Alaska Public Media reporter Tegan Hanlon fills us in on the scene at the finish, including interviews with Seavey and Aaron Burmeister, who took second.
Haaland confirmed to lead Interior; Alaska senators vote yes
Both of Alaska's U.S. Senators joined Democrats in voting to confirm Deb Haaland as Interior secretary Monday.
Two Alaska Senate staff members test positive for COVID-19
Two staff members in Alaska’s Senate tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.
‘Let’s end this charade,’ Wasilla lawmaker says, removing his mask on the House floor
State Rep. Christopher Kurka of Wasilla left a House floor session on Monday morning after taking off his facemask.
‘I’ve dreamed about this my whole life’: Dallas Seavey wins record-tying 5th Iditarod
This is Seavey’s fifth Iditarod win, tying him with Rick Swenson for the most Iditarod victories ever. Swenson has held the record alone since 1991.
Without the Alaska Moose Federation, roadkill salvage falls to charity
Moose didn’t stop crossing the road when the Alaska Moose Federation closed up shop late last year. And there are still hungry families that can use the roadkill meat.
Hear Anchorage mayoral candidates discuss youth issues in this virtual forum
On Tuesday, April 6, Anchorage voters will choose the city's mayor. The next person to hold the office faces the continued COVID-19 pandemic, a struggling economy, and other new and legacy city issues.
Alaska reports one-third vaccinated 1 year after 1st case
One year after its first case of COVID-19, Alaska is reporting a third of adults have received at least one dose of vaccine.
Providers work to vaccinate Anchorage homeless population as quickly as possible
Since congregate shelters became eligible for COVID-19 vaccines last month, health care workers and homeless shelter coordinators have been working non-stop to get Anchorage’s 3,000-person homeless population vaccinated.
Grant Aviation plane goes off runway in Chevak
The incident occurred on Friday, March 12 shortly after 5:00 p.m.
Valerie Nurr’araaluk Davidson to head Alaska Native health consortium
Davidson is currently the president of Alaska Pacific University, and served in the administration of Gov. Bill Walker, first as commissioner of the health department and later as lieutenant governor. She grew up in Bethel, and is a member of the Orutsararmiut Native Council tribe.
Alaska’s pandemic housing boom driven by interest rates, tight inventory and shifting attitudes
The housing market’s upswing doesn’t account for thousands of Alaskans who are struggling to make ends meet.
Troopers, Iditarod volunteer help rescue child who fell through ice in Skwentna
An Iditarod volunteer from Wyoming and two state wildlife troopers in Skwentna rescued an 8-year-old boy who had fallen through the river ice at the Iditarod checkpoint on Tuesday.
Alaska Senate president has new view of COVID-19 threat after senior aide is hospitalized
A senior aide to Alaska Senate President Peter Micciche has been hospitalized with COVID-19. Micciche said the illness has given him a new perspective on the threat the disease poses to the people working in the Capitol.