Report links lack of investment in school guidance programs to Alaska’s lagging workforce
A report from the Association of Alaska School Boards noted that one in five young adults in Alaska isn’t connected to school or work.
Anchorage Assembly preparing $10M ballot question to improve access to Chugach State Park
Some Assembly members are concerned the initial project list is too deferential to homeowners who don't want more neighborhood traffic.
Congress passes spending stopgap, averting a shutdown hours before midnight deadline
The Senate voted 88-9 to approve a short-term spending bill to fund the government through Nov. 17. President Biden signed the bill into law shortly afterward.
How Port Lions is increasing local food production
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A local food hub has spouted Port Lions on Kodiak Island, bringing with it increased food security. The archipelago is now home to six...
In testimony to Assembly, Sami Graham says she didn’t try to overturn Anchorage’s April election
It’s the first time Graham has spoken publicly about her complaint — which has prompted concern about whether city officials are interfering with elections.
How to increase in-state food production | Alaska Insight
The disruption of the pandemic focused even more attention on a perennial concern for Alaska, our distance from major food suppliers. The future economic health of our state depends in part on having a more robust, local supply of food to reduce reliance on outside producers. In this episode of Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined by Glenna Gannon, an assistant professor of sustainable food systems with the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and Tikaan Galbreath, technical assistance network director with the Intertribal Agriculture Council, to discuss creating sustainable food systems in Alaska.
Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration – Oct. 9
Indigenous Peoples Day honors and respects the Indigenous Peoples who have lived, thrived and survived on homelands for 10,000 years! Join Alaska Public Media,...
Tesla needs graphite. Alaska has plenty. But mining it raises fears in nearby villages.
Graphite is a critical ingredient in the batteries needed to power America’s electric vehicle revolution. But every ounce of it is imported. A proposed mine in a remote part of Alaska would change that. But some of the people who live nearby fear it will endanger their way of life.
She received chemo in two states. Why did it cost so much more in Alaska?
A breast cancer patient who received similar treatments in Seattle and Juneau saw significant differences in cost.
Alaskans can skip the down payment in this housing program. Instead, they put in sweat equity.
Families commit to work 36 hours a week building a block of homes. Their labor covers the down payments, and they get access to low-interest and subsidized mortgages.
From a scuba trip to household bills, here’s how 8 Alaskans are spending this year’s PFD
Eligible Alaskans will see Permanent Fund dividends arrive in their bank accounts Oct. 5, with paper checks expected by Oct. 26.
Looming government shutdown could put Fat Bear Week on pause
Katmai National Park and Preserve staff say a federal government shutdown would postpone this year's Fat Bear Week, set to start next week.
10 candidates vie for 2 areawide seats on the Juneau Assembly
The pool of candidates is much larger than last year when three Juneau Assembly members ran unopposed for reelection.
‘Orange Shirt Day’ is a chance to confront and learn from the history of residential schools
“Orange Shirt Day” started as a day of remembrance for Indigenous children who were separated from their families and sent to residential schools in Canada, but the event now encompasses First Nations across the United States.
House GOP hardliners block spending stopgap with shutdown looming
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy rejected a bipartisan Senate proposal to keep agencies funded through Nov. 17 and instead moved a GOP bill that linked another month of spending with border security.
After electricity-rate shock, Aniak seeks changes from state utility regulators
A resolution headed to the Alaska Federation of Natives convention next month calls for a Native seat on the Regulatory Commission of Alaska.
Alaska Permanent Fund leaders discuss whether to seek exemption from open-government law
Trustees are considering that idea and others, including an amendment to the Alaska Constitution, as they seek to increase the fund’s value.
Anchorage Assembly issues subpoenas to former city executives involved in election challenge
Assembly members say they still have a lot of questions about the election challenge.
Revak stepping down as Peltola’s state director
Josh Revak is a former state legislator. Peltola drew some heat for picking a Republican to serve in a key spot.
Estate Planning: Protecting Your Legacy – Oct. 24
Alaska Public Media invites you to attend an informational and empowering Estate Planning Seminar on Tuesday, October 24, from 6 to 7 p.m. at...