American life expectancy is now at its lowest in nearly two decades
A new report shows the pandemic and the overdose crisis helped push down the average life expectancy in the U.S. for a second year in a row.
Alaska’s first Miss America, Emma Broyles, reflects on her year in the spotlight
Broyles became a statewide sensation after she became the first Alaskan and the first Korean American named Miss America last year.
Alaska Zoo takes in orphaned Prudhoe Bay polar bear cub
After its capture and transport to Anchorage, the cub weighed in slightly underweight at 103 pounds. The cub is being treated at the zoo, and is not on public display.
Rep. Eastman isn’t just an Oath Keeper but also supported their cause on Jan. 6, opposing attorney argues
Eastman intended "to be part of the insurrection on Jan. 6," a lawyer trying to disqualify the legislator said.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, December 21, 2022
The Anchorage Assembly expands the capacity of its largest shelter amid a leadership shakeup in the Bronson administration. Plus the bright light Southcentral residents saw in the sky this morning wasn't a bird or a plane, but something more exciting. And a new book examines the history of Black Alaskans.
Anchorage’s ousted muni manager says work environment was toxic
Amy Demboski thinks the mayor fired her because she wrote out concerns about municipal agencies repeatedly overstepping their legal authority.
Juneau hospice and nursing home closures are the latest symptom of the nation’s nursing shortage
The closure of Catholic Community Services' home and hospice care has forced Juneau patients to visit emergency rooms, in one part of a statewide problem.
Eagle River High School Green Club works to recycle holiday leftovers
Green Club partnered with the city's Solid Waste Services to set up a cardboard dumpster on campus, where the community can bring their flattened boxes and paper to recycle.
Intense meteor brightens Southcentral Alaska’s winter solstice
The winter solstice may be short on sunlight, but Alaskans saw a different kind of illumination Wednesday from a falling meteor widely seen across Southcentral Alaska.
‘Black Lives in Alaska’ highlights more than 150 years of African American history in the Last Frontier
Author and historian Ian Hartman says while most of early Alaska history focuses on territorial days and the Klondike Gold Rush, Black people have lived and worked in the region long before.
Appeal denied for man convicted of killing 2 Coast Guard coworkers in Kodiak
James Wells was sentenced to life in federal prison for the 2012 murders of Petty Officer First Class James Hopkins and retired Chief Rich Belisle.
Ways to celebrate winter solstice in Anchorage
It’s the darkest day of the year. Each day ahead, until summer solstice, will get a little bit longer.
‘Unusual for sure’: Excessive rain triggers flood warning in Unalaska
The city has closed several roads and public buildings.
COVID-19 pushed Alaska’s death rate higher and life expectancy lower in 2021
The report documented noticeable increases in alcohol-related and drug-related fatalities in 2021.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits Washington to speak with Biden, address Congress
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit President Biden and address Congress in a trip aimed at underscoring U.S. support for the country as Russia's war drags on.
Anchorage Assembly approves Sullivan Arena shelter expansion, with begrudging ‘yes’ vote
“Homelessness, and I know some will disagree with this, but it has been politicized, and the homeless are paying with their lives," said Assembly member Randy Sulte.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, December 20, 2022
The Anchorage School Board approves cut recommendations, but there's likely still more to come. Plus Alaskans are losing their food benefits with no explanation from the state. And Kodiak High School students are working to tackle food insecurity among their peers.
Alaska Department of Corrections reports 18th in-custody death of the year
The corrections department said it cannot release medical information, citing privacy provisions.
Anchorage man accused of killing roommate
Police investigators say the roommate jumped from a third-floor window attempting to escape the attack.
Kwethluk’s Raymond Alexie wins the first race of the Kuskokwim mushing season
Alexie beat the second place finisher, veteran Pete Kaiser of Bethel, by 14 minutes.