The new ‘Mana: The History We Inherit’ exhibit highlights Filipino history in Alaska
Mana is the Tagalog word for “inheritance” and the name of an exhibit launching at the Anchorage Museum on Saturday.
Alaska’s congressional delegation backs Israel as Gaza war intensifies
Rep. Mary Peltola voted for a resolution asserting Israel's right to defend itself. Sen. Dan Sullivan has been especially outspoken.
The legacy of Vic Fischer | Alaska Insight
On this episode of Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend and her guests discuss the life and legacy of Vic Fischer, Alaska's last constitutional delegate.
Alaska women kidnapped near Trapper Creek were killed in connection with drug conspiracy, indictment says
Drug traffickers killed Fairbanks resident Sunday Powers, 30, and Anchorage resident Kami Clark, 34, in May, according to an indictment.
Alaska inmate led drug and money laundering conspiracy from behind bars, prosecutors say
Christina Reyna Quintana led a group of nine others that brought at least 12 kilograms of fentanyl to Alaska, according to an indictment.
Dunleavy announces plan to incentivize Cook Inlet gas producers
The announcement comes amid looming natural gas shortages, and concerns about energy security in the Railbelt area, from Homer to Fairbanks.
Sitka elder calls on Haaland to investigate deaths of Alaska Native children at Outside institutions
Bob Sam asked Interior Secretary Deb Haaland for a full accounting of what happened to Alaska Native children who were sent to schools out of state.
Ferry officials seek input in long-range planning process
The Alaska Marine Highway System is hosting an online survey to learn the public's priorities as it works to replace several aging state ferries.
‘Kuhaantí,’ a children’s book written entirely in Lingít, is the first of its kind in decades
“Kuhaantí” tells the story of a young orphaned girl named Saháan who is taken in by a powerful family and learns about the value of respect.
Alaska governor’s staff deleted state agency’s analysis of teacher pay
The article would have been on cover of Alaska Economic Trends for October.
Anchorage educators aiming high as Alaska schools begin legislated literacy efforts
The Alaska Reads Act requires literacy screenings and help for struggling students, and its implementation is already visible in Anchorage.
Anchorage apartment manager was shot to death by disgruntled tenant, charges say
Family described the apartment manager, Josiah Goecker, as a caring family man. He leaves behind a daughter and a pregnant wife.
This year’s El Niño likely means warmer winter temperatures and maybe less snow
"It even may approach what we call a 'super' El Niño, which has only happened a few times in the last 50 years," said Alaska climate researcher Brian Brettschneider.
Report says Alaska’s labor shortage isn’t going away, and employers need to do more to retain workers
State economist says as retention becomes increasingly difficult, good employers have an advantage. And technical trades are in high demand.
Hunters report record harvest for Central Southeast moose hunt
Hunters harvested 141 bulls, nine more than the previous record set.
Millions of American families struggle to get food on the table, report finds
Seventeen million U.S. households were food insecure in 2022. That's 3.5 million more than the prior year.
Living My Dream at Antiques Roadshow | INDIE ALASKA
Misty, a lifelong collector, has finally fulfilled her lifelong dream of experiencing the renowned Antiques Roadshow in Alaska. Join her as she unveils her cherished possessions and finds out if they prove to be valuable treasures or sentimental keepsakes.
Kenai Peninsula board narrowly rejects Nikolaevsk’s proposal for a charter school
The Russian Old Believer village wanted the school to focus on Russian language immersion and to follow a subsistence calendar.
Alaska’s rural animal shelters are struggling to keep up: ‘Everywhere has no room’
Animal shelters around the state have seen a recent uptick of stray and surrendered animals.
Anchorage Assembly members decry mayor’s equity measure veto as political gaslighting
The mayor’s veto message triggered indignant backlash from some Assembly members. The Assembly overrode the veto.