Rabies in Alaska bats is very rare, but caution is warranted, state medical experts say
State officials say Alaskans who encounter bats should avoid any physical contact. The state's last rabid bat was found last June near Juneau.
Ketchikan city manager nixes plans for Pride Month drag queen storytime at public library
The Ketchikan Public Library will not host another drag queen storytime as part of its Pride Month programming.
Unalaska celebrates opening of newly expanded public library
Crowds of Unalaskans gathered Sunday to celebrate the grand opening of the newly expanded Unalaska Public Library.
Juneau’s only public indoor track isn’t wheelchair accessible. Advocates want to add an elevator.
Advocates say the Dimond Park Field House's lack of a ramp or elevator leaves many people unable to use much of the facility.
Public testimony on proposed rule shows support for trans girls in Alaska sports
Dozens of Alaska residents signed up to testify against the proposed Alaska School Activities Association rule, with many calling it anti-trans.
The beginning of the end? Sullivan Arena shelter scales down
Not everyone leaving will end up camping. Some got last-minute housing placements, some will couch surf, some caught flights out of town to stay with friends or relatives.
Policy finalized to put body cameras on Alaska State Troopers
Thirty officers already have the cameras, and the goal is for all troopers to be equipped with them by the end of the year.
Alaska critics oppose Northern Edge, but this Navy commander says the military exercise is much needed
Northern Edge is a massive training exercise that brings together different branches of the military for war games in the Gulf of Alaska.
Hometown Alaska: Opportunities for lifelong education with OLÉ!
Since 2007, OLÉ! has existed in Anchorage as a non-profit organization aimed at providing older Alaskans aged 50 and up an opportunity to continue their education in creative and engaging ways. This week on Hometown Alaska host Justin Williams dives into what the organization is, how it works and more.
30 years ago, one decision altered the course of our connected world
On April 30, 1993, the World Wide Web launched into the public domain, revolutionizing the internet and making it more accessible to billions.
Alaska food banks still ‘inundated’ as state works to fix food stamp backlog
Rep. Alyse Galvin called the state's food stamp response "a swing and a miss"
Sitka raptors visit Petersburg schools
Owlison the owl and Jake the hawk from the Alaska Raptor Center in Sitka recently paid Petersburg students a visit.
Rabid red foxes on the rise near Nome, research shows
Nearly a quarter of recently examined red foxes in and around Nome have tested positive for rabies, up from 17 percent in 2021.
Snowverloaded: Kenai Peninsula residents deal with extended winter
Since the first big winter storms, snow on the western Kenai Peninsula has collapsed roofs, broken gas meters and raised backcountry avalanche risk.
Army helicopters crashed near Healy in mountains, fair weather
The two AH-64 Apache helicopters were returning to Fort Wainwright from an aerial gunnery range southeast of Fairbanks when they collided.
Army grounds aviators for training after fatal crashes in Alaska and Kentucky
The suspension of air operations was effective immediately, with units grounded until they complete training in May.
How do electric vehicles perform in Alaska? | Alaska Insight
n this Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined by Dimitri Shein, executive director of the Alaska Electric Vehicle Association, and Mark Henspetter, a business analyst with Chugach Electric, to discuss how EV's can work in Alaska.
Litter of wolverine kits brings adorable triple threat to Alaska Zoo
The kits were born in early February. Their parents are Jumbo and Olga, transferred to Alaska from zoos in Sweden and Russia.
One Alaskan’s experience with electric vehicles
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Anchorage student fentanyl use prompts school district response, including more kits to reverse overdoses
The Anchorage School District is ramping up efforts to educate students, staff and parents about the dangers of fentanyl amid an increase in use of the synthetic opioid by students.