Woman fatally shot in Kenai, suspect in custody
Kevin Lee Park of Kenai, 28, is accused of first-degree murder and evidence tampering in the death of Stephanie Henson, 31, also of Kenai.
First-of-its-kind research project enlists Fairbanks residents to help sample ‘vapor intrusion’ into homes
Researchers hope to get about 30 households in a residential area just west of downtown to help.
Long-COVID clinics are wrestling with how to treat their patients
Long-COVID clinics have popped up all over the country, but doctors still don't know the best way to treat these patients, whose symptoms can vary dramatically.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, November 17, 2022
A new podcast explores the right to abortion in Alaska. Also, federal grants will fund improvements to wastewater systems in Interior Alaska. And Sitka's youngest actors become gnomes and fairies in a new play.
Alaska’s constitutional right to an abortion at heart of new podcast, ‘Private Right’
The Alaska Beacon's new podcast is produced and hosted by journalist Lisa Phu.
USDA grants $3.6M to improve wastewater systems and landfills in Interior Alaska
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is granting $3.6 million to Interior Alaska villages to help improve water systems and landfills.
Girdwood fire crews rescue man trapped up to his waist in Turnagain Arm mud
The surveyor became in stuck in the mudflats and then called 911 on his cellphone.
Kasaan welcomes Yáadaas clan pole home after more than a century
A totem pole that spent more than 100 years far from home has returned to the Haida village of Kasaan on Prince of Wales Island.
‘Molly of Denali’ nominated for 2 Emmy Awards
The PBS Kids television show “Molly of Denali” has been nominated for Children’s & Family Emmy Awards in two categories: Outstanding Preschool Animated Series and Outstanding Writing for a Preschool Animated Program.
Naturalists reveal history of centuries-old spruce that fell during Juneau landslide
The landslide was over in a few seconds, but when Juneau naturalist Steve Merli looked at a slice of the tree — called a cookie — he saw a much longer story.
More than 2 years after fatal naval base shooting, a Kodiak family is still looking for answers
The Navy SEALs have a video of the shooting, but they have stonewalled the family’s requests to see it.
Alaska doctor, once the focus of outrage, reflects on past as abortion provider, with questions
As Dr. carolyn Brown reflects on her past as an abortion provider, she said she struggles with how to define the beginning of personhood.
Salmon hatchery operator in Prince William Sound agrees to pay $1M for environmental violations
Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corp. pled guilty to illegally burning fuel and waste at its hatcheries, which led to a worker being seriously injured.
Alaska health officials urge flu vaccines as case counts rise among children
Flu-related hospitalizations among children are currently at levels not usually seen until late December and early January.
Marijuana cultivation to lead Alaskan job growth over next decade
The fastest job growth in Alaska over the next ten years will be in agriculture, but if you’re thinking farmers and cows, think again.
A Facebook campaign and dividend memories influenced Alaska’s closest legislative election
In House District 39 along the Bering Strait, only 10 votes separate a longtime incumbent and his challenger.
Republicans narrowly retake control of the House, setting up divided government
It wasn't the red wave many top Republicans predicted, but the GOP eked out enough wins in contested seats to gain control of the House of Representatives, according to the AP.
Judge rules to erase the student loans of 200K borrowers who say they were ripped off
A federal judge has granted final approval to a settlement that could cancel at least $6 billion in federal student loans for 200,000 borrowers who claimed fraud by their colleges.
Fairbanks is getting close to demolishing its tallest building: the Polaris Hotel
The city is proposing a two-step approach.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, November 16, 2022
The Anchorage Police Department plans to carry the overdose-reversing Narcan. Also, state health officials are bracing for an early wave of flu cases. And Anchorage School District leaders suggest a push for state education funding.