New sign tells real Alaska ‘discovery’ story
A sign featuring Dena’ina names for places visible from downtown Anchorage's Resolution Park was unveiled last week.
Homer salmon tournament boosts local economy amid uncertain future for Kenai kings
While derby participants were successful Saturday on Kachemak Bay, other Kenai king salmon runs haven’t been doing well.
Reminder, Alaska: PFD applications are due Friday
The state’s online PFD application will be available until 11:59 p.m. on Friday.
These are the states with the highest and lowest tax burdens, a report says
Alaska leads a WalletHub list of states with the nation's lowest overall tax burdens, at 5.05% of personal income.
Alaska House prepares to block legislators’ pay increase, but top senators say they’re uninterested
In the Alaska Capitol, committee chairs can exert an enormous amount of power, as demonstrated by the "Bert Locker."
Nikiski lawmaker introduces 2% state sales tax bill
Rep. Ben Carpenter’s bill is one of several he says would address the state’s long-term fiscal concerns, including a grim oil revenue forecast.
2 drivers dead in Houston head-on collision
Both drivers involved in a head-on Parks Highway collision in Houston were killed Wednesday evening, Alaska State Troopers say.
UAA to house Ted Stevens papers
The collection fills 4,800 boxes, not counting a warehouse full of memorabilia.
Alaska House committee removes funding for state attorney assigned to sue local school districts
A proposal from Gov. Mike Dunleavy was a "flashpoint amendment," one committee member said.
Connecting the Seward and Glenn highways scarred Fairview. Now, lots of agencies want to make it right.
The Anchorage neighborhood recently won a federal grant specifically for repairing damage to the community from past transportation projects.
Seattle and Justice officials seek to end most oversight of city’s police
Much of the Seattle Police Department has been overhauled since a 2011 federal report found officers too often escalated situations and used force.
Line One: Autonomy during end-of-life care
Palliative care serves patients with serious illnesses, focused on maintaining a patient’s best quality of life while managing treatments and supporting the family. In contrast, hospices navigate the care of a person typically with a life expectancy of less than 6 months. They manage pain, unwanted symptoms, and improve the quality of their remaining time. When does one need to make decisions about their medical future? Join host Dr. Jillian Woodruff as she discusses this with her guests on this episode of Line One.
Radar study reveals 1918 pandemic graves at cemetery near Nome
The study shows several anomalies consistent with previously unknown burials at Pilgrim Hot Springs, about 60 miles north of Nome.
Alaska’s ferry system expands hiring efforts amid recruiting, retention issues
Two state ferries were scheduled to sail the key Yakutat-Bellingham route this summer — but there’s only enough staff to run one of them.
Bethel hosts Alaska National Guard head’s promotion, new helicopter
Lt. Gen. Torrence Saxe said the Bethel-based UH-60L Black Hawk will be fitted with a rescue hoist, at locals' request.
Peltola speaks of Second Amendment rights, not gun control, following Nashville shooting
Rep. Mary Peltola on Tuesday plugged "Second Amendment rights and good values."
Annual test of Alaska’s tsunami warning system scheduled for Wednesday
It’s a test, but the people sending it out are worried that not everyone will know that.
Public media call-in show ‘Native America Calling’ honored by the White House
The daily call-in radio show is a production of Koahnic Broadcast Corp., based in Anchorage.
Woman fatally injures 3-year-old boy and herself in parked Mountain View car
Police said the woman had called dispatchers and told them she was going to harm herself.
Nome officials, artists and businesses weigh in on this year’s Iditarod
Businesses reported a feeling of strong sales and a post-COVID return to more normal business conditions, according to City Manager Glenn Steckman.