Small exodus of doctors leaves Central Kenai Peninsula with recruitment rush, strains on care
“I’m extremely worried about my patients being able to find new primary care,” said Dr. Alexa Rodin, who's among the doctors leaving.
Alaska asks judge to determine whether federal officials can create ‘Indian country’ in the state
At issue is a 787-square-foot parcel of land in downtown Juneau.
Baby walrus, rescued from Arctic tundra, receives 24-hour cuddle care at Alaska SeaLife Center
A wayward walrus calf, just one month old, was rescued from the North Slope.
Alaska delegation continues push to add ‘landless’ Southeast communities to ANCSA
The bills are aimed at amending the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to include Haines, Ketchikan, Petersburg, Tenakee Springs and Wrangell.
Alaska geologists dig into Bering Sea’s past storms to understand future ones
Extreme weather events like Typhoon Merbok are becoming more common, and many Alaska communities are wondering about the future.
Mental Health Resource Fair – Oct. 14
Alaska Public Media is hosting its second annual Mental Health Resource Fair at the Fairview Rec Center (1121 E. 10th Ave. in Anchorage) on...
Scientists embark on a Yukon River expedition to track down a trove of dinosaur footprints
After dozens of field seasons along the Aleutian chain and on the North Slope, paleontologists will explore new territory along part of the Yukon River.
Fish were plentiful, but fishermen scarce for Southeast Alaska’s first summer king opening
Southeast trollers brought in about 85,000 king salmon from July 1 to July 12, around 8,000 fish over the target for the first opener of the season.
Antarctica has a lot less sea ice than usual. That’s bad news for all of us.
This year there is a lot less Antarctic sea ice, a factor in predicting global sea level rise, than ever recorded before.
Fast-moving wildfire prompts evacuation notice near Fairbanks
Forty people are now fighting the Lost Horse Creek Fire near the Elliott Highway, with parts of the Haystack neighborhood asked to evacuate.
Top Alaska officials facing ethics complaints could get state representation under proposed rules
Under the proposal, the state could provide counsel for a governor or lieutenant governor if the attorney general deemed it in the public interest.
Indiana man pleads guilty to soliciting Anchorage woman’s murder in catfishing scheme
Darin Schilmiller, 25, promised a group of teenagers millions of dollars to record themselves killing Cynthia Hoffman.
Alaska veteran hopes his struggle with mental health convinces others to seek care earlier
Veteran James Phelps dealt with PTSD from his service and from losing a friend to suicide. He hopes his story will convince other veterans to reach out for help.
Man accused of assaulting Anchorage hikers is back in jail
Sean Ahmed was initially arrested Friday on charges of assaulting hikers. He was released the next day.
Anchorage School District has enough bus drivers for every route this year
It's the first time in three years that the state's largest school district has enough bus drivers to staff all of its routes when school starts.
Anchorage population expected to increase in 2023, the first time in 7 years
But the increase is small: "a whopping 0.3%," said Bill Popp, president and CEO of the Anchorage Economic Development Corp.
Health experts warn of rising rates of syphilis in pregnant women and babies in Alaska
Congenital syphilis can lead to serious complications like premature birth, stillbirth or a baby born with blindness or deformed bones.
Juneau hospital’s CEO and CFO resign
The resignations come after a board member said management and staffing problems led to inadequate care of behavioral health patients.
California man charged with sexually abusing boys had long association with Juneau bible camp
Bradley Earl Reger volunteered at the camp starting in the 1970s. A former Juneau resident says Reger met him there, then abused him elsewhere.
Peltola is a GOP target. She’s stepped up her campaign fundraising.
“This will be one of the most competitive races in the country," says a National Republican Congressional Committee spokesman.