Dunleavy declares emergency as erosion threatens Noatak’s drinking water
The erosion that prompted Gov. Mike Dunleavy's action is advancing on the Northwest Alaska community's water lines.
Maternal health in rural Alaska | Line One
From 2012 to 2021, pregnancy-associated deaths in rural Alaska almost tripled, dramatically outpacing the increase seen in urban areas.
Alaska Department of Corrections has a new chief medical officer
Dr. Timothy Ballard will head a complex system of care in the state’s 15 jails, prisons and pre-trial facilities.
Alaska’s vaccination rates for whooping cough are well below CDC recommendations
“I think this is a good reminder that if the vaccination rate drops, these diseases can rear their ugly heads again,” Dr. Janet Shen said.
Indigenous filmmakers share community stories of climate change | Alaska Insight
On this episode of Alaska Insight, we speak with two Alaska Native filmmakers documenting the impacts of climate change in their communities.
Alaska tribes get nearly $14M in federal grants to address domestic violence, sexual assault
The funds are part of more than $86 million in grants nationwide to American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corp. to distribute RSV infant immunizations to 21 villages
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta has had some of the world's highest rates of RSV in infants and young children.
Alaska youth need expanded access to mental health support, advocates tell lawmakers
“We know that Alaska is No. 1 in all of the bad things," Sen. Löki Tobin said. "So I think we have a real opportunity to figure out some ways that we can intervene."
Alaska’s life-expectancy drop was biggest among all states in 2021, CDC says
Alaska’s life expectancy in 2021 was 74.5 years, down from the average of 76.6 years in 2020.
Mental Health Resource Fair – Sept. 21
Alaska Public Media is hosting its third annual Mental Health Resource Fair at the Spenard Community Recreation Center (2020 W 48th Ave. in Anchorage)...
Anchorage police hope focus on officers’ mental health and change in state law will encourage more to seek resources
Senate Bill 103 establishes clear confidentiality rules for police peer support sessions. It’s part of an emerging focus on mental health and wellness at Alaska public safety departments.
Whooping cough spike reaches epidemic level in Alaska, public health experts warn
The total number of cases reported has reached 286. Officials say case numbers are rising in Anchorage, but falling statewide.
New supportive housing opens for elders experiencing homelessness in Anchorage
The supportive housing complex is a collaboration between Providence Alaska, Southcentral Foundation and other community partners.
Governor vetoes bill requiring insurance to provide a year of birth control
Supporters of the bill said it would increase access to birth control, especially for rural Alaskans, and reduce reliance on abortions.
Climate change makes farming easier in Alaska. Indigenous growers hope to lead the way.
A new training program aims to help Alaska Native communities grow more of their own food.
How a California county got PFAS out of its drinking water
Water utilities across the country will have to comply with EPA limits on "forever chemicals" in drinking water by 2029. Orange County got a head start.
Joe Wanner will be Bartlett Regional Hospital’s new CEO
Wanner's appointment as CEO is the latest in a string of leadership turnover at Juneau's city-owned hospital.
Dispelling myths around electroconvulsive therapy | Line One
Electroconvulsive Therapy, or ECT, is often portrayed in pop culture as a cruel or abusive treatment. However modern day ECT is far from the stereotypes.
Alaska is facing its highest rates of whooping cough in more than a decade
Rates of whooping cough have reached epidemic levels in Alaska, according to the state epidemiologist.
Vaccines for whooping cough and other diseases | Talk of Alaska
Alaska’s top medical experts join us to describe the latest science about viral disease, how to prevent it and answer your questions on this Talk of Alaska.