Biden nominates Alaska scientist as nation’s first Arctic ambassador
Mike Sfraga is the chair of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission.
Pickleball could be part of Juneau’s new commitment to better serve its older population
Last week, Juneau joined a program that commits to making the city more livable for seniors.
Airborne ‘low speed clutter’ not National Weather Service’s fault
The U.S. military started tracking more airborne objects it calls "low speed clutter" after shooting down a Chinese balloon. Weather forecasters know how to stay out of the way.
Alaskans will no longer need college degrees for most state jobs
Future job postings will list relevant experience that can substitute for college degrees when reasonable, according to Gov. Mike Dunleavy's order.
Alaska joins lawsuit that would take the abortion pill off the market
The pill would be taken off the market if the judge sides with the plaintiffs.
Micciche has commanding lead in Kenai Peninsula Borough mayor’s race
Peter Micciche previously served as mayor of the City of Soldotna and was most recently president of the Alaska State Senate.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, February 14, 2023
North Slope groups make the case for the Willow drilling project as the Biden administration considers approving it. Also, Alaskan scientists are still cut off from Russian colleagues, and research is suffering. And chickpea water as a cookie ingredient? Cooks experiment with egg substitutes.
Biden administration can’t have it both ways by shrinking Willow project, Murkowski warns
Alaska’s U.S. senators say half measures won’t suffice as they push for ConocoPhillips’ drilling proposal in the western Arctic.
Eggs are scarce, but Bristol Bay baker rises to the challenge for Valentine’s Day
One solution: chickpea water.
Teen girls and LGBTQ+ youth plagued by violence and trauma, survey says
Nearly one in three girls reported seriously considering suicide in the past year – a 60% rise from a decade ago, according to the CDC survey data.
Talk of Alaska: Cultivating Healthy Relationships
So much of our human experience is shaped by the people around us, especially by the people we love, or that we think we love, or that maybe love us? Relationships of all kinds can be complicated, even if they are healthy. During this Talk of Alaska, we’re exploring what it looks like to have a healthy relationship with someone, romantic or otherwise, and how it can improve our lives.
Juneau preschoolers ask legislators to ‘have a heart’ for kids this session
The cards featured photos of the kids at school, with construction paper hearts and handwritten signatures.
Alaska weather balloons are key in predicting snow’s fluffiness
As weather watchers will tell you, the snow's fluffiness matters, and predicting it depends on weather balloons.
Kenai man turns himself in after strangling friend in local hotel, charges say
A Kenai man faces murder charges after confessing to killing a Sterling woman in a local hotel, according to the Kenai Police Department.
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Still no answers on mysterious object shot down off Alaska’s north coast
The White House says recovery efforts for debris from all four objects shot down continued Monday.
Yukon Quest Alaska changes its mind on withdrawing Fairbanks rookie from race
Lauro Eklund said he hopes what happened to him results in change.
20,000 roses, inflation and night terrors: the life of a florist on Valentine’s Day
It's the biggest day of the year for the $8 billion global flower industry, but it's not all that profitable. Why? Blame the roses.
Alaska legislators begin drilling into governor’s underground-carbon plan
State lawmakers need to hire new independent advisers because their usual firm was plucked by Gov. Dunleavy’s administration.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, February 13, 2023
Sen. Dan Sullivan asks for more transparency from the White House on the object shot down off Alaska's coast. Also, more Alaskans are having their food stamp benefits restored, but the long backlog continues. And lawmakers welcome valentines from kids, with a message on the education budget.
U.S. defends decision to shoot down 3 unidentified objects
The weeks-long succession of objects has puzzled American officials and stirred curiosity around the world.