Iran’s president has died in a helicopter crash, state media reports
Iranian state media reported Monday that no survivors had been found at the site of the crashed helicopter carrying Ebrahim Raisi.
A sea ice monitoring project is a climate adaptation tool for Utqiaġvik whalers
The project partners Western science and Indigenous knowledge to help the community prepare amid declining sea ice.
Wildfire risks in Anchorage | Alaska Insight
On this episode of Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend and her guests discuss their work to help inform and prepare for wildfires in Anchorage.
Researchers and city officials work to inform Hillside communities of wildfire risks
Experts say it's not a matter of if but when a large blaze impacts the Hillside neighborhood in Anchorage.
Peltola defies party with votes on border enforcement and arms for Israel
Alaska's congresswoman voted with Republicans on border bills and to prevent the Biden administration from halting aid to Israel.
Alaskan dog treat bakery gives a head start for youth with learning disabilities | INDIE ALASKA
Daisy Nicolas first discovered her knack for baking dog treats while caring for her beloved aging dog, Dallas. Now pet treats are her full-time job as owner of Drool Central: A Mum and Pup Barkery in Anchorage, Alaska. When Daisy realized the demands of the business were too much for her, she developed a working partnership with the Anchorage School District to employ young adults with learning and developmental disabilities.
Cold air blob makes ‘full tour’ of Alaska, prolonging winter weather
Climatologist Rick Thoman says the blobs of cold air, which have brought late snow to much of the state, are pretty normal for this time of year.
Kodiak police shift away from 24/7 patrols due to staff shortages
Police Chief Tim Putney said this will be the first time since the 1980s that the department has not been able to maintain overnight patrols each night.
Klawock hopes for an economic boost as it welcomes cruise ships for the first time
The ceremony was the result of 18 months of planning by tribal leaders, who are hoping to revive the town’s flagging economy with tourism.
U.S. Forest Service considers higher fees for new Alaska cabins
Higher fees are planned for new cabins in the Tongass and Chugach National Forests in the coming years, to help with increased maintenance costs.
Alaska Legislature establishes psychedelic task force for FDA-approved therapies
The task force will help with legislative, licensing and health insurance policies to make any federally-approved therapies accessible.
Ketchikan tourist sues borough after scooter tips over on public bus
Attorneys for 91-year-old Donald Gillingham say the scooter wasn't secured when it fell, breaking his ribs and puncturing his lung.
A look at some of the bills that failed to pass the Alaska Legislature this year
Parts of a long-term plan to bring state revenue and expenses into line again failed to advance through the Capitol.
Security footage calls into question Anchorage police account of fatal shooting
Police have said Kristopher Handy pointed a gun at officers before they opened fire. A neighbor with security footage of the incident says otherwise.
Bethel hires new chief of police
James Harris has 32 years of experience in law enforcement, and has served as the chief of police in Belen, N.M. since 2019.
Bill to ban toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foams passes Alaska House and Senate
The bill prohibits the use of man-made chemicals known as PFAS, which have polluted drinking water across Alaska and the rest of the country.
Bill will allow higher insurance reimbursements for injured commercial fishermen
Senate Bill 93, signed into law last month by Gov. Mike Dunleavy, increases the maximum payout from the fishermen’s fund to $15,000.
Iditarod champion Rick Mackey dies of cancer at age 71
Mackey won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in 1983 and his late brother, Lance, won an unprecedented four straight championships.
New study says social media drives visitation in national parks, especially in Alaska
More and more, national parks are using social media to boost visitor numbers and amplify their conservation efforts.
Supreme Court upholds Consumer Financial Protection Bureau funding
The 7-2 ruling overturns a lower 5th Circuit Court of Appeals decision that the federal consumer watchdog's structure is unconstitutional.