3 dogs owned by Iditarod musher killed in Denali Highway snowmachine crash
Mike Parker, who was driving the struck team, called the death of longtime Iditarod musher Jim Lanier's dogs "an unspeakable tragedy."
Alaska governor will let PFD stand that lawmakers passed
Gov. Mike Dunleavy, who has advocated for a roughly $2,350 check, late Tuesday said he would not veto the dividend approved by lawmakers, though he considered it a “partial” dividend. He said Alaskans “need help now.”
Pfizer asks FDA to greenlight new omicron booster shots, which could arrive this fall
Pfizer has submitted data on its bivalent COVID-19 booster shot that specifically targets the latest omicron subvariants. If authorized, the company says the shots could be ready as soon as September.
Clark apologizes for unethical actions
Clark told APRN today that an apology goes along with his guilty plea. He said he knows that what he did was inconsistent with...
White House to Host Tribal and Native Leaders Thursday
Hundreds of Tribal leaders from across the nation are gathering in Washington DC in anticipation of tomorrow's meeting with President Obama and cabinet...
Authorities Investigate Bird Killings in Sitka
What began with the death of a swan last month in Sitka’s Starrigavan Valley has turned into spree of protected bird killings.Federal and state...
New facility aims to improve options for Alaskans with memory loss
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Caring for someone with memory loss can be exhausting both physically and emotionally. The number of people with Alzheimer’s or dementia in Alaska is...
From tracking Santa to Chinese spy balloons, here’s what we know about NORAD
The air defense center was created in the 1950s, as a counter to a rival superpower. Now NORAD is front and center again, prompting questions about what it does — and how it copes with modern threats.
State job vacancies lead to unplowed roads and other service gaps
Critical state jobs are going unfilled this year. That’s led to unplowed roads, ferries tied up at dock and slowdowns in the court system.
Chenault: Balance budget with mix of cuts, new revenue
The Alaska Legislative session started today in Juneau. The Senate gaveled in at 11 a.m. and House speaker Mike Chenault started things off for the House at 1 p.m. Lawmakers have a lot of work ahead of them as they attempt to address the state’s massive budget deficit.
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Sealaska shareholders to decide whether to remove blood quantum requirement
If the requirement is eliminated, Sealaska estimates that about 10,000 more people would be eligible to enroll.
EPA says Pebble may be riskier than study says, rekindling hope for mine foes
The Environmental Protection Agency has weighed in once again on the proposed Pebble Mine, and it has mine opponents cheering.
Environmental group wants SEC to investigate Pebble Mine developer for insider trading
An environmental group is warning federal regulators about a series of stock trades and communication centered around the company attempting to develop the Pebble Mine.
Several Mat-Su schools close after increase of COVID-19 cases tied to maskless sports, activities
Several Matanuska-Susitna Borough schools remain closed this week amid an increase in COVID-19 infections that the school district attributes mostly to student athletes going maskless while playing indoor sports.
With thousands waiting, state says food stamp backlog won’t improve any time soon
As Alaskans choose between paying bills and buying food, Alaska's health commissioner says a months-long food stamp backlog won't improve any time soon.
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.
Anchorage has not moved to stop churches from meeting in defiance of virus order
The city says it hasn't received any formal complaints from the public.
Supreme Court takes up Exxon Valdez reopener
It wasn't what they had hoped to hear, but this morning, Exxon Valdez oil spill plaintiffs found out they have more rounds to go...
Guest House’s purchase means more low-income housing for Anchorage’s formerly homeless
All of the former hotel's residents have recently been homeless, and either have a job or are in the process of getting employed.
Valdez lawyer disputes Exxon's numbers
Earlier this week, Exxon turned in its final brief to the high court in the Exxon Valdez case. The document focused on three main...