Alaska mental-health provider Akeela sued over delayed data breach warning
According to a former patient's class-action lawsuit, Akeela waited over a year before informing patients of the breach in July.
Survey of Alaska youth reveals more mental health problems, but also some positive trends
The latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey found more anxiety and suicidal thoughts than earlier surveys, but also less alcohol and tobacco use.
The oceans are weirdly hot. Scientists are trying to figure out why.
Scientists knew that climate change would cause the oceans to heat up a lot. But current ocean temperatures are even higher than expected.
Rising pertussis case numbers in Alaska prompt warnings and prevention recommendations
This year’s spike in the disease known as "whooping cough" follows COVID-19 pandemic years that had very few cases reported.
The federal report on boarding schools | Talk of Alaska
The U.S. Interior Department released a report in July 2024 to continue documenting the federal government’s role in the system that ripped children away from their homes.
Disabled Alaskans sue state and appointed guardian for alleged financial abuse, neglect
Thomas McDuffie had over 100 wards in his care as a guardian between 2021 and 2023. The lawsuit names him, the state and two state employees as defendants.
Advocates, Murkowski seek next steps after Native boarding school report
Alaska boarding-school survivors and Sen. Lisa Murkowski applaud the federal report, but say it tells only part of the story.
Alaska invested millions to fix food stamp backlogs. Some users still can’t get through.
The state has not finished its tech rollout and officials say they are still working to reopen offices and get benefits to Alaskans.
Researchers decipher MIS-C, the scary illness that followed COVID in some kids
Some children who had COVID developed a severe inflammatory response that could put them in the ICU. Scientists have learned why.
Smoke from Canada wildfires tinges Southeast Alaska skies
Southeast Alaska's blue skies will be slightly dingy this week with smoke from wildfires in Canada.
A Homer business takes a local approach to brewing mead, with help from thousands of bees
Jason Davis relies on all-local ingredients to make his meads and ciders. He says Alaska berries and honey have better flavor.
Dealing with adult bullies | Line One
In a hyper-polarized world, it’s important to be able to recognize bullies and the ways they can affect our long-term mental health.
Alaska sees summer COVID-19 wave of cases with FLiRT variants
Alaska is experiencing a summer COVID wave, fueled by the new so-called “FLiRT variants,” new Omicron variants of the COVID-19 virus.
Teen charged with homicide in dirt-bike collision with Big Lake pedestrian
Brendan Clark, 19, is charged with criminally negligent homicide in the July 8 collision that killed 79-year-old Nadara Williams.
Cases of whooping cough are spiking in Alaska this year
Whooping cough is especially risky for infants. The cough can be prevented by vaccination and treated with antibiotics.
Alaska officials echo federal push to promote healing after boarding schools report
Sen. Lisa Murkowski and state lawmakers have pushed for a Native-led documentation effort, saying the report underscores the need.
Sun Rise Camp: A new day for children with incarcerated parents
Organizers say the Sun Rise Camp could be the first summer program in Alaska for kids with parents who are serving time in prison.
Alaska adds millions to address domestic violence and sexual assault; advocates say more is needed
Service providers say the state’s programs need significant investment to make inroads on reduction.
Akiak residents hope month-long power outage will end this week
Residents say the outage has been catastrophic for many who have lost freezers full of subsistence foods.
Why is housing so expensive right now? | Talk of Alaska
Increasingly, housing is financially out of reach for people in Alaska wanting to own a home or even to find an affordable place to rent.