Why Republicans in Alaska’s first ranked choice election reserve their venom for each other
Sarah Palin and Nick Begich are going after each other in the special U.S. House race.
3 well-funded conservatives are running for Alaska governor. 1 will likely not survive the primary.
Next week’s primary election is going to pare the list of 10 gubernatorial candidates to four, and it’s unlikely that Wasilla Rep. Christopher Kurka and Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce can both survive.
Just Answers: Where the U.S. House special election candidates stand on climate change in Alaska
Here's how they responded, in their own words.
With new guidance, CDC ends test-to-stay for schools and relaxes COVID rules
Revised guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention looks to minimize COVID-19's disruption of daily life while conceding that the pandemic isn't over.
Republicans have long feuded with the mainstream media. Now many are shutting them out
A trend of GOP candidates ignoring or actively avoiding legacy media — particularly national outlets — is building this year. That can hamper voters' ability to make informed choices.
A Lower Kuskokwim School District program is helping recruit local teachers and preserve the culture of the Y-K Delta
If you’re accepted into the Career Ladder program, the school district pays for your entire college degree at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Kuskokwim Campus, as well as books and other materials.
Juneau police identify man who went missing off cruise ship
Juneau Police Lt. Krag Campbell says that for now, the incident is being treated like a missing person case.
As Congress prepares to pass climate bill, Alaska environmentalists see more harm than good
“Our view on this bill is ultimately, it causes more harm than good,” said Emily Sullivan, communications director for the Northern Alaska Environmental Center.
NTSB says 2 pilots in fatal Soldotna crash had ‘unobscured’ view of each other’s plane
The National Transportation Safety Board is not yet pointing to one probable cause for the crash. But the new, 11-page report zooms out on the many factors that could’ve contributed, like visibility.
Anchorage police say death of Buckland man found naked on beach was noncriminal, but family wants a closer look
Fred Lee was a heavy equipment operator, father of four and basketball coach from Buckland. Anchorage police say the 41-year-old's death in June was not criminal in nature, and the department has closed its investigation. But Lee's family disagrees, saying the suspicious circumstances warrant a closer look.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson launches an investigation into the hiring of the former health director. Also, a new report looks at possible causes of the 2020 plane crash that killed a Soldotna representative and six others. And Denali National Park gets some mid-summer snowfall.
Anchorage students will go weeks without bus service amid driver shortage
The Anchorage School District only has enough drivers to serve 7,000 students out of the 20,000 that use the bus.
What to know about the upcoming Alaska election (and how to practice ranked voting)
Also, you can practice ranked choice voting in a mock election.
Line One: Mental Health Mosaics – Houselessness and crisis response
During the third installment of Mental Health Mosaics on Line One, we learn about the intersections of houselessness and mental health through the stories of two individuals.
How we reported our story on the fabricated resume of now former Anchorage health director Joe Gerace
A joint investigation between Alaska Public Media's Lex Treinen and American Public Media's Curtis Gilbert found that Joe Gerace misrepresented his military, medical and educational background to get a job leading Anchorage's health department.
Inflation is cooling thanks to gas prices, but many things still cost a lot more
Falling gasoline prices put a dent in the July inflation rate, which fell to 8.5% from 9.1% in June. But other costs such as housing continue to climb, putting a strain on many family budgets.
Federal broadband officials tout ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity to expand internet access in Alaska
"These kinds of resources, they don’t come along very often," said Assistant Commerce Secretary Alan Davidson. "We’re going to spend tens of billions of dollars in this country. We’re going to spend billions here in Alaska, most likely.”
Search suspended for man who went missing from cruise ship in Juneau
Residents reported seeing an emergency flare around 11 p.m. Monday and then boats and a helicopter searching the channel.
How Alaskans on the lower Yukon River are faring 2 years into the chum salmon crash
Without salmon, people say they’re eating less protein and spending far more on groceries.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, August 9, 2022
An investigation shows Anchorage's former health director lied about his education and military experience. Also, federal officials hope to expand broadband access throughout the state. And a rural school district is making it easier for local people to become teachers.