What we know about the deadly shooting at a Nashville elementary school
Six people, including three children, were killed in the shooting. The suspected attacker was killed by police minutes after the first 911 call.
‘Back to the Future’: Sustainability Summit keynote centers traditional knowledge as a way forward
Bristol Bay Sustainability Summit keynote speaker Igiugig Village Council President AlexAnna Salmon made her vision of the region's future clear.
State experts call Alaska’s maternal mortality rate ‘a call to arms’
In 2021, Alaska reported its highest number of pregnancy-associated deaths in the last decade — more than double the latest five-year average.
Juneau’s animal shelter is ‘at cat-pacity’ again
Juneau Animal Rescue has taken in dozens of pets over the last several weeks and is asking Juneau residents to consider adopting them.
Fast-track budget bill, intended to help food-stamp program, speeds through Alaska Legislature
The Alaska Legislature has passed a fast-track budget bill intended to immediately address problems with the state’s food-aid program.
U.S. Coast Guard shares Arctic pollution response plan
One of the scenarios the U.S. plans and trains for is an oil spill off the Seward Peninsula, potentially involving Russian vessels, that reaches Alaska shores.
‘Ladies’ Fight Club:’ Homer police teach jiu-jitsu, situational awareness for women’s self-defense
Police say such techniques are meant to empower women to feel safe in a state that’s long had high rates of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Judge likely to rule next week on halting Willow construction on Alaska’s North Slope
The Legislature and Alaska's congressional delegation have jointly filed an amicus brief urging the judge not to grant an injunction.
After a decade away, dancers from St. Mary’s return to Cama-i
This year's Cama-i was the first full-scale festival since 2019.
Roof replacements, security vestibules among improvements in Anchorage school bond
Much of the $37.8 million bond is dedicated to roof replacement and repair, as well as security vestibule installation at six elementary schools.
Tlingit and Haida selected for Alaska’s tribal school program
The Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Tribes of Alaska is one of five tribal organizations to receive a state-tribal education compacting grant.
Birds are returning to Lynn Canal
With the spring equinox past and Southeast Alaska snow melting fast, the land is waking up — and bird activity is increasing noticeably.
‘Live free and die?’ The sad state of U.S. life expectancy
Americans know poor diets and sedentary lifestyles make their health bad. But a new report could shock even those who feel like they know the story.
Haines milk mix-up benefits local food program
After a shipping error that left Olerud's Market Center with thousands of extra half-pint cartons of milk, thousands went to the Salvation Army.
Soldotna City Council rejects lewdness ordinance
A heated debate over what is and isn’t allowed in Soldotna’s public spaces is over, for now, following a drag performance in Soldotna Creek Park.
Alaska’s occupational licensing division staggers under its workload
Gov. Mike Dunleavy proposes staffing increases and universal temporary licensing to help the agency, as lawmakers propose adding to the burden.
Arctic policy conference brings international leaders to Anchorage. Russia not included.
Arctic Encounter has taken on new focus as Russia's invasion of Ukraine put the Arctic Council on pause.
Resources for aging Alaskans to stay in their home communities | Alaska Insight
On this episode of Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined by Teresa Holt, director of AARP Alaska, and Jacquie Braden, a community development program manager at RurAL CAP to discuss the challenges and resources available, for those looking to spend their golden years in their communities and lifelong homes.
Homer police tour Alaska urging parents to talk with kids about online safety
Lt. Ryan Browning is leading the series about youth safety and etiquette online, called "Parenting in the Digital Age."
U.S. and Canada reach a deal on migrants at unofficial border crossings
The deal is the Biden administration's latest move to discourage migrants from crossing the border illegally in order to seek asylum.