Anchorage man charged with robbing same credit union branch twice in 2 months
According to the charges, Etuale Ioane’s mother contacted police with a tip that the robber was her son, after seeing his photo in local news media reports.
A Bethel social worker rewrites their own story as they help queer youth find peace and belonging
LGBTQ+ youth face high rates of suicide, self-harm and housing instability. But an organization in Alaska called Choosing Our Roots is helping them find safe homes.
12 things student loan borrowers should know about the return to repayment
Interest resumes its inexorable march come September and, in October, so do loan payments.
Juneau pastor says church needs more funding to run city’s warming shelter
Pastor Karen Perkins said there was tremendous demand for the shelter last winter, and the church needs more money to provide enough staffing.
In Kodiak, state funding cuts mean bigger class sizes and higher costs for families
The Kodiak Island Borough School District was counting on a one-time funding boost approved by the state Legislature.
Alaska Legislature’s new apartment building is on budget and on schedule
The joint House-Senate Legislative Council has agreed to spend almost $9 million turning the building into 33 apartments.
Trump pleads not guilty to Georgia election interference charges
Former President Donald Trump faces 13 felony counts stemming from his unsuccessful attempt to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia.
Anchorage trail projects seen as modest but positive steps in 500-mile Alaska Traverse plan
The three Chugach State Park projects that won legislative funding were chosen strategically and they survived the governor’s veto pen.
Line One: Eating disorders in boys and men
Eating disorders are a complex and widely misunderstood group of disorders that affect people from all walks of life. Eating disorders pose a huge risk to those who experience them and, as a group, have the second highest mortality rate of all mental illnesses, trailing only behind opioid addiction. Eating disorders impact everyone, including boys and men, though their experiences are often left out of conversations. On this episode of Line One, host Prentiss Pemberton discusses how eating disorders can affect boys and men, and looks at the resources available for anyone seeking treatment or information about eating disorders.
It’s big! It’s bright! It’s a rare blue supermoon! Here’s how to check it out.
The Earth's lunar sidekick will appear extra big and bright as it reaches its fullest stage on Wednesday.
Native nations on front lines of climate change share knowledge and find support at intensive camps
Tribes suffer some of the most severe impacts of climate change in the U.S. but often have the fewest resources to respond.
From schooner to salmon tender, the Aleutian Express sails on 100 years of history
The ship has had many different names and lived many different lives.
Dunleavy vetoes statewide ban on pollution-causing firefighting foam
PFAS, a chemical used in many forms of firefighting foam, has already contaminated drinking water sources throughout Alaska.
EPA head says he’s ‘proud’ of decision to block Pebble Mine and protect salmon-rich Bristol Bay
“I feel really good about the decision we made,” said Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan.
State looks into salt brine concerns on the Kenai Peninsula following petition
Local automotive workers say the salt bring makes roads slick and can cause premature damage to vehicles.
No one hurt in Talkeetna taco truck explosion
The blast damaged nearby buildings and could be heard miles away.
After a false start, Alaska prepares to solicit bids for new mainline ferry
The Alaska Department of Transportation expects to issue a new request for proposals from American shipyards next month to replace the Tustumena.
‘Three, two, one, zucchini!’: Homer Farmers Market holds its first Zucchini Fest after years of cancellations
This year's festival included not only races featuring the summer squash, but also a parade and the crowning of a "Zucchini Queenie."
Talk of Alaska: Fighting the opioid epidemic
The CDC reports nearly 110,000 Americans died in 2022 from overdoses. The highly lethal drug Fentanyl was the cause for the majority of the overdose deaths and is the top illicit opioid of concern. What’s the latest information on addiction prevention, treatment and the efforts of law enforcement to stop the flow of these dangerous drugs to Alaska? We discuss combating overdose deaths and addiction on this Talk of Alaska.
It’s not a record but Dale Marshall shows why he’s the undisputed giant of Alaska’s pumpkin patch
Dale Marshall of Anchorage rolled up at the Alaska State Fair pumpkin weigh-in with two colossal gourds on a flatbed.