Alaska fire season begins with almost two dozen human-caused blazes
Twenty-three of the 25 fires so far this year were ignited by human activity.
The federal COVID-19 emergency is ending. Here’s what it means in Alaska.
You won't see drastic changes. Some changes won't take effect for months.
2 major tribal groups’ departure from AFN raises questions about its future
Two regional tribal organizations have each cited different reasons for parting company with the Alaska Federation of Natives.
Legislature narrowly votes down Dunleavy’s University of Alaska Board of Regents nominee
Sen. Löki Tobin was among those opposed to Bethany Marcum's nomination. “Ms. Marcum has shown that she cannot uphold the public trust,” Tobin said.
Education funding bill heads to full Alaska Senate, with boosts to transportation and residential stipends
The Senate Finance Committee has advanced a bill that would increase per-student funding for public schools. It now goes to the full Senate for a vote.
Line One: How loneliness affects our health
A new report from the US Surgeon General highlights a trend of loneliness and isolation among Americans. According to the report, lack of connection with other people can create adverse health effects on par with frequent smoking. On this Line One, host Prentiss Pemberton explores the mental and physical health benefits that come with a sense of belonging and connection and what can go wrong when they’re missing.
N.Y. Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to federal fraud charges
The freshman lawmaker, who fabricated most of the persona he presented to voters in 2022, now faces 13 counts of criminal wrongdoing.
Ketchikan man pleads guilty to running ‘Anything Goes’ child porn ring
Walter William Onstad, 45, has pleaded guilty to distributing child porn online, with Ketchikan police finding hundreds of explicit images on his phone.
Unalaska resident charged with manslaughter in fatal fentanyl overdose
Francisco “Frankie” Garcia Santos, 40, allegedly provided pills containing fentanyl to a fishing vessel crewman who died in January.
Anchorage wildfire risk ‘keeps me awake at night,’ says fire chief
Anchorage Fire Chief Doug Schrage says, from his perspective, a fast-moving wildfire is the single biggest threat the city faces.
10,000 service members begin massive Northern Edge military exercise
Military officials advise Alaskans to expect aircraft noise and Gulf of Alaska naval operations during the state's biggest exercise of the year.
Navy warship USS Momsen makes surprise visit to Homer
The Momsen, one of four Navy warships participating in this year's Northern Edge training exercise, made a Homer port call last week.
Anchorage School Board votes to change school start times beginning in fall 2024
Starting in fall of 2024, elementary school students will begin class at 8 a.m., followed by high school at 8:45 a.m. and middle school at 9:30 a.m.
Peltola braces for Supreme Court to undermine Indian Child Welfare Act
House Democrats defend ICWA and the "terrifying" historical context that brought Congress to pass it.
Alaska Senate passes bill allowing involuntary psychiatric commitments of up to 2 years
The bill, which was significantly watered down from its original form, was criticized by civil rights advocates.
Judy Eledge resigns as Anchorage’s deputy library director
Mayor Dave Bronson announced Tuesday that he had accepted Eledge's resignation, hours before Assembly members were set to vote on a resolution calling on her to step down.
Talk of Alaska: The 2023 wildfire season
People without an idea of where they would sleep, stay safe, cook or have access to bathroom facilities or running water, were made to leave the Sullivan Arena. Many of them will have no choice but to camp in area parks in the city. Why did the Sullivan close and what is the plan to address the needs of those who are without housing before next winter? We’ll talk with city leaders to find out on this Talk of Alaska.
Putin assails West for unleashing ‘real war’ against Russia, as it marks Victory Day
Russia's Victory Day ceremony traditionally echoes the grand military parades of the Soviet era, yet was scaled back amid the war in Ukraine.
Former Anchorage Assembly chair Suzanne LaFrance to run for mayor next year
LaFrance is registered nonpartisan, and represented South Anchorage on the Assembly from 2017 to 2023, serving as chair for two years.
Funny River Road closes for 37 hours after culvert collapse
A culvert collapse closed the road at Mile 8 from 9 p.m. Friday until one lane reopened at 10 a.m. Sunday.