Anchorage HR director resigns, citing ‘toxic, hostile, and demoralizing work environment’
Niki Tshibaka’s departure is the latest in a series of resignations and firings among top city officials.
Kodiak museum now owns rare 19th-century kayak
Harvard University's Peabody Museum transferred ownership of the kayak to the Alutiiq Museum, where it has been displayed on loan since 2016.
Native Americans left out of ‘deaths of despair’ research
"Deaths of despair" have affected American Indian and Alaska Native communities far more than white communities, a new study shows.
Chilkat weavers who learned online during COVID see their robes come to life
The weavers are apprentices of Lily Hope, who offered classes virtually during the pandemic.
Kale yeah! Sitka chef is among 4 Alaskans nominated for prestigious James Beard awards
Trafton says in the last six years, her culinary voice has strengthened and she’s adapted to the challenges of running a Southeast Alaska restaurant.
Hometown Alaska: Discussing death and dying
Death is inevitable, yet it can still be very hard to talk about and to plan for. Facing death can be both emotionally and logistically challenging. On this episode of Hometown, Alaska we’re exploring death with a group of practitioners who have made it a centerpiece of their lives. The discussion includes preparing for death, grief, and end-of-life rituals.
2 hurt when Army attack helicopter crashes in Talkeetna
An Army spokesperson says the AH-64D Apache helicopter was one of four that were taking part in a training flight.
‘Noah Loves Kristy’ brings Toksook Bay laughter to TikTok
Noah and Kristy Lincoln reenact scenes from movies and TV shows online, with a twist of Alaska Native humor.
‘That is too many’: Alaska’s new corrections commissioner addresses 2022’s 18 inmate deaths
Jen Winkleman gave lawmakers an update Thursday on a year which saw the department's highest number of inmate deaths in 20 years.
Crab crisis in Bering Sea a sign of ‘borealization’ and big changes in the future, scientists warn
In coming decades, the ocean conditions that triggered the snow crab crash and harvest closure are expected to be common.
Juneau leaders begin talks over $4.7M school district deficit
A $30 increase to base student allocation isn't enough to keep the district out of a deficit as costs go up and enrollment goes down.
More Southeast Alaska communities set to oppose lawsuit that threatens king salmon fishery
Southeast Alaska governments are speaking out against a lawsuit that threatens to shut down trolling for king salmon across the region this year.
More than 2,000 are reported dead from an earthquake that has struck Turkey and Syria
More than 2,300 were reported dead and hundreds more injured in Turkey and Syria from the quake, The Associated Press reported.
Duke Russell couldn’t keep walking away from Anchorage’s neediest people. Now he’s feeding hundreds a day.
“Once you see stuff happen, you just can’t walk away anymore, you know?” the Spenard artist said.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, February 3, 2023
The state reveals new information about last year's record number of inmate deaths, but more questions remain. A look into how Alaska's data on homelessness is collected, and how reliable it really is. As the Yukon Quest kicks off this weekend, there are serious questions about the race's future.
New developments in Anchorage’s homeless services | Alaska Insight
In late February, Catholic Social Services in Anchorage will open its new 3rd Avenue Navigation Center.
Yukon Quest sled dog race faces an uncertain future
The once-iconic 1,000-mile race has splintered into separate, shorter races on the Alaska and Canadian sides of the border.
Not everybody’s on board with a Fairbanks utility’s deal to source North Slope natural gas
Interior Gas Utility signed a historic 20-year contract with Hilcorp, but some experts are concerned it wasn’t the best option for Interior residents.
When committee devolves to ‘bickering,’ Alaska congresswoman takes her exit
U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola says she’s seen too much inflammatory rhetoric and too little action.
Why Alaska’s homelessness experts are ambivalent about the point-in-time count
The federally mandated snapshot of people experiencing homelessness is widely publicized, but an existing system offers more robust and up-to-date information.