Weeks from restarting, schools across Alaska are struggling to find teachers
The national teacher shortage, which pre-dates the pandemic, is uniquely felt in Alaska, which has historically relied on recruiting teachers from the Lower 48.
Homer tidepoolers get rare glimpse of undersea critters at very low tide
Homer only sees tides this low a few times a year.
Low Kenai River king counts close sport and set-net fisheries, again
Fishing for kings on the Kenai and Kasilof rivers is again off limits this month. That also means set-netters who fish the east side of Cook Inlet are not allowed to fish any more this season.
More wood bison headed for Innoko River region
The 28 yearling wood bison are part of a group form Alberta’s Elk Island National Park that were trucked to Fairbanks in April.
Anchorage police officer and suspect hit after exchanging gunfire at campground city sanctioned for homeless
Two officers were conducting what police described as a “security check” Wednesday night at Centennial Campground prior to the shooting, police said.
Almost 1 in 5 Alaska state jobs is vacant as agencies struggle to hire, retain employees
The vacancies are slowing services, canceling ferries and could strain the Alaska Permanent Fund.
Deep pockets aid Murkowski with attack ads on Tshibaka
Billionaire hedge fund founder gave $1.5 million to Alaskans for L.I.S.A., an independent PAC.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, July 20, 2022
The donor behind the biggest contributions to Senator Lisa Murkowski's re-election campaign. A fifth bear is killed at an Anchorage campground the city opened to the homeless. And the Kenai River king salmon fishery closes early for the third year in a row.
As fifth bear is shot at Anchorage’s Centennial Campground this month, Fish and Game raises alarm
“The location of Centennial Campground, and having a lot of people experiencing homelessness in that campground, it’s right next to a never ending supply of bears,” Fish and Game biologist Dave Battle said.
Woman faces murder charges in deaths of 2 Anchorage men
Bail was set for $1 million for Brianna Star Wassillie on Tuesday. Wassillie also faces a charge of misconduct involving a corpse.
As chum salmon numbers in the Y-K Delta tank, Area M fishermen are catching as many as ever
At the core of this debate is a question of who the fish belong to.
Dunleavy leads early fundraising for Alaska governor’s race
Incumbent Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has raised more money than any other candidate in Alaska's governor's race, according to the latest reports.
Abortion remains legal in Alaska, but access for rural residents is challenging and expensive
In Bristol Bay, patients seeking abortions have always faced obstacles to care.
Housing identified as top problem for Southeast Alaska businesses
Most businesses in Southeast Alaska say a lack of workforce housing is hurting their economic outlook.
Birdwatchers spend more and stay longer than other Alaska tourists, study says
The study showed that more than half of the birders’ money is spent in Southeast Alaska.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Homeless residents at an Anchorage campground wonder about their future. Rain may be dampening Alaska's fire season, but officials say it's not over yet. And volunteers help get salmon to rural Alaskans facing low sockeye runs.
As Centennial Park continues as Anchorage homeless camp, advocates worry about resources and safety
As officials work to organize resources for homeless people, safety has been a concern for both volunteers and the campers using the area.
Here’s where you can still get a COVID test in Anchorage
Two sites in Anchorage closed on Friday, but there are still testing options available throughout the city.
Belugas spotted in lake 20 miles inland from Dillingham
Fishermen aren’t the only ones hunting salmon in Bristol Bay. Last week, people spotted mysterious shapes in the freshwater lake about 20 miles inland from Dillingham.
Alaska’s fight against latest COVID wave helped by vaccines, prior infections and anti-virals
State epidemiologist Dr. Joe McLaughlin says antibodies from vaccinations and prior infections, plus anti-viral treatments, are helping stave off infections or minimizing serious illness.