LISTEN: Alaska NAACP activism in early ’80s changed police use of force rules
Anchorage's history of activism impacting local police policy includes the NAACP's efforts toward repealing the "fleeing felon" rule. That said police officers were justified in using lethal force to stop a fleeing felon.
Alaska’s courtrooms remain closed to jury trials due to pandemic
Most non-emergency proceedings were first suspended in late March. Now they will be canceled at least until September.
Kaktovik voters overturn decades-old alcohol ban
The community voted 54-32 in favor of lifting the ban.
State investment arm seeks approval to put up to $500K towards controversial Ambler road
If approved, the $500,000 would go to aerial photography of the proposed route, public outreach and the hiring of program manager, among other items.
Have questions about police accountability and use of force in Alaska? We’ve got some answers.
What does data show about police shootings and use of force in Alaska, particularly when it’s used on people of color? What do we know about how officers are disciplined for violating those policies? We ask and answer those questions, and others, about Anchorage police and the Alaska State Troopers.
ConocoPhillips to resume normal production in July in Alaska
ConocoPhillips plans to resume normal production operations on Alaska’s North Slope in July, a spokesperson said, after a reduction this month that the company attributed to low prices and a global oversupply of oil.
Restrictions for crossing the border into Canada extended to July 21
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the move is important to curb the spread of COVID-19.
After fears, crew of American Seafoods vessel tests negative for COVID-19 in Unalaska
Over 100 asymptomatic crew members tested positive on three of the seafood company's other factory trawlers.
Your questions about traveling through Canada, answered
We’ve had several questions from listeners about whether they can cross the Canadian border to go to or from Alaska. Alaska Public Media’s Liz Ruskin looked into it and has a few answers.
With another year of low early-season returns for Kenai kings, managers close fishing
King salmon caught while fishing for other species may not be removed from the water and must be released immediately.
Anchorage bids to become headquarters for revamped Space Command
The CEO of the Alaska Aerospace Corporation admitted that Anchorage was probably not at the front of the list, but said Alaska's largest city does have some things lined up in its favor.
COVID-19 spreading quickly in Alaska, with 46 new cases reported over the weekend
According to modeling the state is using, the rate that Alaskans are transmitting the virus is now the second highest in the nation.
Anchorage officials are “hyper-vigilant” after COVID spike, but no new restrictions are planned
After another Anchorage resident died of coronavirus at an extended care facility, Anchorage officials say that they are a lot more concerned this week than last week.
Alaska Supreme Court unanimously rejects attorney general’s bid to quash election reform initiative
The Alaska Supreme Court has unanimously rejected an attempt by Attorney General Kevin Clarkson to quash a citizens initiative to revamp the state's elections, handing him his second high-profile defeat this year.
Health officials worry Alaskans have ‘coronavirus fatigue’ as active cases reach new high
Public health officials say they worry that some residents have developed fatigue about the contagious disease and are not social distancing or taking other precautions.
Alaska health workers seek mask rule for crowded businesses
Recent medical studies and real-world evidence support the use of masks to prevent the spread of the virus, the letter said.
UA president Jim Johnsen withdraws from Wisconsin job
In a press release Friday morning, Johnsen wrote “After deep reflection as to where I am called to lead a university system through these challenging times, it is clear to me and my family that it is in Alaska.”
LISTEN: April’s job losses were huge — how long will they last?
But, unlike other periods of significant job loss in Alaska’s history, this one may be short lived.
State offering rent and mortgage relief for Alaskans struggling during COVID-19 pandemic
In an effort to keep Alaskans in their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, the state housing authority is offering assistance with mortgage and rent payments.
As COVID-19 spikes in Alaska, Kenai Peninsula emerges as virus hotspot
COVID-19 has spread quickly in recent weeks on the Kenai Peninsula, which now has 62 active cases and a per capita infection rate that’s three times the one found in Anchorage, according to state data.