Line One: Talking to youth about substance use
Today’s youth are constantly bombarded with the allure of harmful substances on social media. The highlight reel nature of social media misses the stark impacts that drugs and alcohol can have on us. On the next Line One, host Dr. Jillian Woodruff dives into the struggles that young people experience, with a conversation aimed at seeking compassion, and building trust.
So would a U.S. default really be that bad? Yes. And here’s why.
As the debt ceiling debate comes down to the wire, here is a look at some of the potential consequences if the U.S. defaults on its debt for the first time in history.
Human remains found on Kenai Peninsula
Investigators say the remains appear to be from missing Soldotna man Richard Butts and fugitive Ronald Beyering.
Klawock swears in new police chief after months with no police force
Corey White replaces longtime chief Terry Stonecipher, who died in January leaving the Southeast Alaska town without local law enforcement.
More marine debris cleanup projects coming to Alaska
Programs aimed at cleaning up marine debris in Alaska are getting a funding boost from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
To get an electric bus, Wrangell schools must first buy an old diesel bus — and destroy it
Wrangell Public Schools received Alaska's only federal grant last year for an electric school bus — but recipients have to prove they've junked old buses.
America’s farthest-north state representative is planning to leave the Alaska Capitol
Rep. Josiah Patkotak says he’s running to be the next mayor of the North Slope Borough in an Oct. 3 local election.
Anchorage Assembly rejects $550K Demboski legal settlement, opts to pay out MacAlpine
Both Amy Demboski and Heather MacAlpine allege they were illegally fired by Mayor Dave Bronson's administration.
With ‘slim chance’ to change Magnuson-Stevens Act, Peltola favors ‘workaround’
Congresswoman Mary Peltola and other salmon advocates try another avenue to limit bycatch.
Anchorage task force recommends opening supervised campsites for the homeless
The task force also calls for community council input, buying emergency shelters and requesting that state and private landowners sponsor additional camps.
Alaska is getting into the carbon market. What does that mean for the budget – and the climate?
Lawmakers hope the sale of carbon offsets will be a new revenue source. But many of the plan’s details are yet to be determined.
1 man dead, 1 wounded in Mountain View shootings last week
Police have made no arrests in 22-year-old Daishon Alex's Thursday death on Mumford Street.
Talk of Alaska: Supports for active duty service members and veterans
The transition from active duty service to civilian life can be challenging for anyone in the military. For those who have survived combat and carry that trauma, it can be much more difficult to blend back into family and community life. Some veterans isolate and Alaska has one of the highest percentages of veterans of any state. What programs best help service members and vets adjust? What works to help veterans feel connected and less alone? We’ll discuss new approaches available to veterans and active duty members to help them lead happier, healthier lives on this Talk of Alaska.
Army National Guard helicopter and crew to be stationed in Nome
The UH-60 Black Hawk, set to arrive in June, follows another permanently stationed in Bethel after Typhoon Merbok lashed western Alaska.
Soldotna teacher, union president charged with sexual abuse of a minor
Nathan Erfurth, 34, was a teacher at Soldotna High School, and for the last two years president of the Kenai Peninsula Education Association.
‘A real Alaska Native character’: Writer reflects on ‘Alaska Daily’ cancellation
Vera Starbard says she's proud of Alaska Native reporter Roz Friendly's prominent role in the ABC show, which is ending after one season.
Provision of Alaska budget bill would boost 2024 dividend, depending on oil price
If oil prices reach an average of $83 per barrel during Alaska's next fiscal year, 2024 Permanent Fund dividends would increase by $500.
Survey: Surprising to some, veterans are less likely to support extremism
The actual number of military members and veterans with extremist links turned out much lower than many expected, in a RAND Corporation survey.
New substance abuse center for active duty military and veterans opens in Wasilla
Banyan Alaska, a new residential center for substance abuse and addiction, opened last week.
Former top aide to mayor challenged Anchorage election using policy quietly added that day by city IT director
It’s not clear how the former chief of staff to the mayor, Sami Graham, and the two other election observers knew of the internal policy. The city ombudsman is investigating the incident.