A utility room under Mertarvik’s public school is full of raw sewage
Excrement has been backing up into the building for months, but the tribal council that owns it had no idea how bad things were until recently.
GCI mobile customers in Bethel demand answers after weeks of call issues
The telecom firm says the problem is now fixed. But business owners say they've been hurt by spotty service for incoming calls in April.
Pulitzer-winning Alaska journalist discusses covering sexual violence during Wrangell visit
Kyle Hopkins, who won the Pulitzer Prize for the series "Lawless," says Alaska's criminal justice failures let people get away with sexual assault.
Fort Wainwright soldier fatally shot outside Fairbanks bar
Police say Shamar Snipes, 21, and Sharif Makkar, 27, were initially charged with assault after the shooting early Saturday of Brandon Moultrie.
Southeast Alaska air carrier adopts new tech to make travel safer, more reliable
More precise GPS technology and FAA approval for Alaska Seaplanes to fly new routes is expected to lead to fewer cancellations and increased safety.
State halts work on expanded arrest authority for Chickaloon tribal officers
Citing local concerns, Alaska's Public Safety commissioner said the state was not pursuing new commissions for Chickaloon tribal police around Sutton.
Judy Woodruff discusses political division in America | Alaska Insight
Judy Woodruff joins Lori Townsend to discuss political division on this Alaska Insight.
Former head prison doctor replaces Anne Zink as Alaska’s chief medical officer
Dr. Robert Lawrence is a family medicine doctor who got his start in rural Alaska.
State economist says Kenai Peninsula job market recovering faster than Alaska
Economist Sam Tappen said the Kenai Peninsula has fared better than the rest of the state in rebounding from the post-pandemic recession.
Ravenstail weaving comes to life at historic Juneau event
The event showcased the largest collection of new Ravenstail weaving in decades.
Aiming for rehab, House-passed bill would allow some tablet computers in Alaska prison cells
The bill also prohibits excessive surcharges on prison phone service, promising to drastically cut inmates’ costs.
How do you help patients who show up in the ER 100 times a year?
For decades, nonprofits, health insurers and hospitals have been trying to solve the problem of the people who need the emergency room again and again.
For one Utqiaġvik family, spring bowhead whaling marks an important milestone
The Aaluk Crew landed Utqiaġvik's first bowhead whale of the spring season last week. It was also 17-year-old striker Donald "Button" Adams' first catch.
Anchorage mayoral runoff election: Q&As with Dave Bronson and Suzanne LaFrance
Here’s what incumbent Mayor Dave Bronson and Suzanne LaFrance had to say about many of the issues Anchorage voters said they care about most.
Bronson, LaFrance offer different views and priorities in Alaska Public Media-ADN mayoral runoff debate
Bronson centered homelessness in his debate remarks, while LaFrance focused on providing basic city services.
Homeschool ruling is on hold — but only through the end of June, judge rules
The judge’s order denying the state’s motion for a longer stay of the ruling also clarifies key aspects of the case.
Watch our 2024 Anchorage Mayoral Runoff Debate
Incumbent Dave Bronson and challenger Suzanne LaFrance shared their plans for Anchorage during our live mayoral debate.
Dunleavy says lawmakers shouldn’t pass bills to address homeschool decision. Lawmakers say that’s risky.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy is calling on lawmakers to pause their efforts to address a court ruling that threatens the state’s homeschool system, saying they...
Burning engine fell from plane just before fatal crash near Fairbanks, NTSB says
The NTSB's Clint Johnson says video and witness reports of the fire are "a key piece of evidence" in the April 23 crash, which killed both crew members.
Car wash companies expand in Anchorage amid national boom
According to Bloomberg, there are about 60,000 car washes in the country, and some forecasts show that number could double by 2030.