Alaska vets by the numbers
As you may have heard, Alaska has the highest rate of veterans in the nation. Not the most vets -- our 70,000 is a drop in the bucket compared to bigger states with more retirees, like California and Florida.
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Wind storm blows out windows, rips roofs in Unalaska
A powerful windstorm blew through Unalaska on Wednesday, closing schools and causing minor damage.
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Assembly acts on Spice, speeding and screens
The Anchorage Assembly passed a measure giving law enforcement more options combating the synthetic drug spice, as well as updating the municipal fine schedule and modifying the penalty for texting while driving.
Haines ski manufacturer lands its own storefront
A small business in Haines has taken a big step forward by opening a shop and storefront in Dalton City. Fairweather Ski Works moved into the Haines Brewing Company’s old location in late October. The move happened about a year after the company won the Southeast entrepreneurial competition Path to Prosperity.
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Yup’ik artist harvests his own skins, crafts his own style
A Southeast Alaska skin-sewer is one of four Alaska artists recently chosen for out-of-state residencies.
Study: Tundra fires induce permafrost melt, land change
Wildfire on Arctic tundra can cause permafrost melt from the top down, contributing to landscape slumping, known as thermokarst.
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Katmai bear-cam viewers witness strange, unexplained death of two brown bears
Last month at Katmai National Park, the final hours of two brown bears played out in front of an online audience of thousands. The two animals laid down and died within days of each other.
Obama brings Native youth into spotlight
Politicians and captains of industry would give a small fortune for this invitation, but a 16-year-old Anchorage girl had an hour-long discussion yesterday with the President of the United States. The opportunity came as President Obama addressed the White House Tribal Nations Conference, an annual event that started with his administration.
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Alaska boards, commissions skew male 2 to 1
Women are underrepresented in state boards and commissions. These groups – comprised of experts, citizens and officials – guide state policy, make regulations and protect Alaskans in areas, from hairdressing to the Permanent Fund.
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FBI tests nuclear bomb drill at Port of Anchorage
The Federal Bureau of Investigation wrapped up a two-day assessment of how to respond to a nuclear bomb discovered at the Port of Anchorage.
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Southeast shelters assist 40+ animals rescued from Ketchikan house
Ketchikan’s animal shelter has gotten some relief in recent weeks after rescuing more than 40 animals from one home in early October.
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Bethel finalizing state disaster request after school fire
The City of Bethel is working towards declaring a state of emergency after a fire destroyed the Kilbuck campus, housing two schools and dorm buildings.
Yup’ik artifacts spared in Bethel school fire
Emergency responders in Bethel have a raging school fire under control, but not before it caused substantial damage to the building.
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Video shows teen tasered repeatedly in Sitka jail
Sitka police are defending their actions in the arrest of an 18-year-old man last year, who was tasered multiple times in his jail cell. A Sitka teacher over the weekend posted a video showing the arrest of a Native high school student.
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Museum of the Aleutians reopens; Director reprimanded
After a two-and-a-half week closure, Unalaska’s Museum of the Aleutians is now open. On Wednesday, the museum’s board of directors voted to reinstate executive director Zoya Johnson from paid administrative leave. Johnson also sits on the Unalaska City Council.
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In Juneau, Filipino culture stays connected through radio
Juneau DJ Genny Del Rosario connects her listeners to Filipino culture over the radio. She reads public service announcements, Filipino recipes, newsletters, even birthdays. In the summer, she fills the gaps with stories from cruise visitors. Usually, other Filipinos who work on the ships.
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Wild Eyes: Florian Schulz points his lens at the Arctic
An exhibit at the Anchorage Museum is showcasing wild works made with exceptionally radical methods.
Arctic coast guards team up, Russia included
The head of the U.S. Coast Guard met with counterparts from seven northern nations to create the Arctic Coast Guard Forum. The forum is intended to help pool resources when life, limb or the environment are in danger. But perhaps the most significant feature of today’s event was Russia’s presence.
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Spice takes toll on Anchorage’s emergency responders
With calls for help and emergency transports staying frustratingly high, the drug is exacting a toll not just on users, but paramedics and firefighters, as well.
Mother-daughter duo speak candidly, courageously on abuse
A mother and daughter both experienced sexual abuse and turned to substances for support, but now they're turning to each other and speaking up to stop the cycle.
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