Another big Fed rate hike is here to battle inflation. Economy hangs in balance.
U.S. Federal Reserve raises rates for fourth time in 2022, this time by another three-quarters of a percentage point to battle inflation. It's at a size and pace we haven't seen since the 1980s.
Power restored to thousands of Interior residents after major windstorm
As of late Wednesday afternoon, Golden Valley Electric Association had restored service to all but about 2,000 of the 30,000 members who lost power.
Stream restoration near Petersburg aims to improve fish habitat
The goal is to mimic natural processes to bring back topsoil and improve fish habitats.
Anchorage Assembly puts more than $7 million toward sheltering and housing initiatives
The Assembly also rejected a proposal from Mayor Dave Bronson that would've allowed for the waiving of camping limits for people who are homeless and staying at the controversial Centennial Campground.
In rural Alaska, communities contemplate a double whammy from high fuel costs
Annual fuel deliveries are arriving with prices near record highs, crimping the budgets of small towns and villages with no road access.
There will be no poultry at this year’s Tanana Valley State Fair due to bird flu concerns
The decision also took into account the fairgrounds’ location next to Creamers Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, said the fair's board president.
How kayaks (qayaqs) are rejuvenating Alaskan Sugpiaq culture | INDIE ALASKA
Jonathon Sawden normally works in HR, but sees an importance to tell the world that his people, the Sugpiaq (Sookh-pee-ahk) and other Native peoples are still here. Here, Jonathon and another young apprentice artist are working together with a Master Kayak builder to learn the techniques to build traditional boats and be the next generation to keep the craft and culture alive.
JBER’s Ursa Major Elementary School will close for at least a year due to earthquake safety
The Anchorage School District hopes to have Ursa Major students start their fall classes at other schools on base.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Residents of the Interior face power outages and falling trees during high winds. After a year in office, Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson reflects on the city's response to homelessness. And chum hatchery operators welcome strong returns in Southeast.
Anchorage floatplane crash sends 6 to hospital, including 2 seriously injured
The de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver's passengers were visitors from the Lower 48 flying with Regal Air, which offers flights to Katmai, famous for its bear viewing.
Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson reflects on first year in office, homelessness and testy relationship with Assembly
Alaska Public Media’s Wesley Early spoke with Bronson last week about his first year in public office, and his future goals for addressing homelessness and navigating a stark divide with the local Assembly.
State says Alaska homeschooling families can use public funds for some private school classes, but not full tuition
Deputy Attorney General Cori Mills said the goal of student funding allotments is to supplement public education, not to replace it with private school.
Denali Borough issues disaster declaration for Clear Fire damage
The 72,000-acre wildfire burned into two subdivisions.
No cases of monkeypox in Alaska yet, but health officials are readying for the disease’s arrival
“We're expecting our first case any day now,” said Alaska state epidemiologist Dr. Joe McLaughlin.
Cook Inlet fishermen sue over set-net closures
The set-netters were shut down early this year for the fourth year in a row.
Village public safety officers get opioid response training in Juneau as statewide overdose rates climb
Alaska has the fastest rising opioid overdose rate in the nation. More than 200 Alaskans died from overdoses in the last year.
‘I had to get out of there’: Fairbanks man’s remote rafting trip turns into wilderness COVID ordeal
David Hamilton, 77, emphasized the value of his $125 per year medevac insurance.
Interior windstorm starts fires and briefly knocks out 911 service
Several area fire departments responded to fires that started when trees pulled down power lines.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, July 25, 2022
The state Department of Law says homeschooling families can use public funds to pay for private school classes. The right to an abortion in Alaska remains secure, but off the road system, it's not so straightforward. And before their move north, some young wood bison spent the summer in Fairbanks bulking up.
Alaska sues Interior Department over contaminated ANCSA lands
The state of Alaska has sued the U.S. Department of the Interior in an attempt to hold the federal government responsible for the identification...