In Palmer teen’s murder, one of four convicted killers gets 99 years behind bars
Erick Almandinger, now 22, was just 16 when David Grunwald went missing in November 2016. It wasn’t until more than two weeks after the killing that one of Almandinger’s accomplices led Alaska State Troopers to Grunwald’s body.
6 takeaways from our investigation of Anchorage health director Joe Gerace
Gerace, who resigned suddenly as Anchorage health director on Monday citing his own health, used a fabricated resume to get the job, an investigation by American Public Media and Alaska Public Media found.
How we reported our story on the fabricated resume of now former Anchorage health director Joe Gerace
A joint investigation between Alaska Public Media's Lex Treinen and American Public Media's Curtis Gilbert found that Joe Gerace misrepresented his military, medical and educational background to get a job leading Anchorage's health department.
Anchorage mayor says he’s investigating the hiring of former health director Joe Gerace
Mayor Dave Bronson’s statement follows an investigation by American Public Media and Alaska Public Media that found Gerace used a resume that misrepresented his educational credentials and military background to get a job running the city’s health department.
Inflation is cooling thanks to gas prices, but many things still cost a lot more
Falling gasoline prices put a dent in the July inflation rate, which fell to 8.5% from 9.1% in June. But other costs such as housing continue to climb, putting a strain on many family budgets.
How Alaskans on the lower Yukon River are faring 2 years into the chum salmon crash
Without salmon, people say they’re eating less protein and spending far more on groceries.
Alaska election guide: Q&As with candidates for U.S. House, U.S. Senate and governor
Meet the candidates running for statewide office in the Aug. 16 primary and special U.S. House elections.
Anchorage students will go weeks without bus service amid driver shortage
The Anchorage School District only has enough drivers to serve 7,000 students out of the 20,000 that use the bus.
Why Republicans in Alaska’s first ranked choice election reserve their venom for each other
Sarah Palin and Nick Begich are going after each other in the special U.S. House race.
NTSB says 2 pilots in fatal Soldotna crash had ‘unobscured’ view of each other’s plane
The National Transportation Safety Board is not yet pointing to one probable cause for the crash. But the new, 11-page report zooms out on the many factors that could’ve contributed, like visibility.
3 well-funded conservatives are running for Alaska governor. 1 will likely not survive the primary.
Next week’s primary election is going to pare the list of 10 gubernatorial candidates to four, and it’s unlikely that Wasilla Rep. Christopher Kurka and Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce can both survive.
Despite setbacks, Pebble Mine gets new investment of $9.4 million
The new investor signed an agreement for even greater potential investment over a two-year period — up to $47 million in total.
Anchorage Assembly looks into vetting future mayoral appointments following health director’s fabricated resume
"I think it’s really important that all of the appointments that came forth under this administration be reviewed again, and that we know the facts,” said Assembly member Kameron Perez-Verdia.
Families of tourists killed in 2021 floatplane crash near Ketchikan sue Holland America and Southeast Aviation
The lawsuit comes just over a year after a DeHavilland Beaver floatplane crashed into treetops on a steep slope in Misty Fjords National Monument Wilderness, about 12 miles northeast of Ketchikan.
Groups get creative to help Alaska voters understand ranked voting ahead of Aug. 16 election
The first ranked voting election will be the Aug. 16 special U.S. House election.
Alaska’s worker shortage is due to pandemic retirees and funding instability, says economist
About one out of every nine jobs in the state is unfilled.
The important role of water taxis in Alaska | INDIE ALASKA
When a massive, unexpected landslide blocked the only road to Lowell Point, Tom Miller knew his water taxi service was the only way to move residents, school children, and tourists back and forth to the nearby town of Seward.
Sweeney files as official write-in candidate in special US House race
Republican Tara Sweeney finished fifth in the June special primary, just below the cut-off to appear on the special general election ballot.
Anchorage’s Mobile Crisis Team hopes funding to operate 24/7 will expand ability to address mental health crises
For the last year, the MCT has been on the streets, responding to mental health crises. A few months ago, it got funding from the city to operate 24/7.
Ironman Alaska athletes likely spent millions while they were in Juneau
Ironman Alaska finishers Richard Secretaria and Joseph Paray figure that, between themselves and their significant others, they spent around $8,000 on their trip.