Alaska Supreme Court finds Republican gerrymander in Anchorage districts, orders new map
The decision almost certainly ends Alaska’s redistricting process for 2022.
Walruses are skittish. That’s why this scientist is using drones to count them.
USGS research biologist Tony Fischbach says drones have proven to be safer, and they've helped with a long-running problem of understanding how many walruses just happen to be out of view underwater when researchers fly over.
Denali’s historic, lingering snow season is affecting the park’s wildlife
Denali National Park is still melting out from its snowiest winter season in 99 years of record keeping.
A tidal energy project could power machinery at Port MacKenzie
The company hopes it can harness the inlet's strong tides to power machinery at Port MacKenzie, across Knik Arm from Anchorage.
ConocoPhillips starts production at new Alpine satellite field
The well was drilled about a month ago by Doyon 26, the largest mobile drill rig in North America and nicknamed “The Beast.”
Southeast Native Radio aired for just 16 years, but its voices live on in a new digital archive
Hundreds of hours of Southeast Native Radio broadcasts are now archived on the internet and available for anyone to listen to.
New community fridge aims to ease hunger in Anchorage
For Alaskans looking to get something to eat, it’s as easy as walking up and taking it.
Body of missing swimmer found in Skagway
Alaska State Troopers say a man from Miami died in Skagway after going for a swim Friday afternoon in front of a docked cruise...
Dunleavy picks Alaska Corrections commissioner as running mate
Former legislator Nancy Dahlstrom resigned from the corrections post Monday as her candidacy was announced.
Officials expect to reopen Lowell Point Road on June 1, nearly a month after Seward landslide
The road is Lowell Point's only way to drive out of the community.
Crews contain Anchorage wildfire that spread from burning home
A burn ban remains in effect for Anchorage, along with warnings for much of Southcentral Alaska.
Ukrainians arrive in Anchorage, with hundreds more expected in coming weeks
Twelve people from Ukraine arrived over the weekend, and hundreds more are expected in the coming weeks thanks to the local non-profit and a new federal program.
The Race to Alaska is back, both in film and on the water
There's a new documentary out called "The Race to Alaska" that stitches together stories from the 750-mile, engineless, unsupported boat race.
Legislature modernizes 40-year-old definition of consent in sexual assault cases
"Alaska took a gargantuan step forward in updating our laws," says deputy attorney general.
A shotgun shell shortage is making it hard for Y-K Delta hunters to harvest migratory birds
It’s not only hard to get shells in rural Alaska. Outfitters in Anchorage are also having a tough time stocking them.
Monkeypox likely isn’t much of a threat to the public, a White House official says
The risk posed to the U.S. general public from ongoing outbreaks of monkeypox cases is low, a White House official told Morning Edition on Monday.
University of Alaska Anchorage receives federal funds to expand state health care workforce
The grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration will fund the construction of new laboratories and classrooms. That expansion will allow the university to graduate an additional 100 healthcare workers annually.
St. Paul toddler laid to rest with his mother after long fight to bring him home
The child, Joshua John Rukovishnikoff, was buried on top of his mother’s grave during a memorial service Saturday.
Line One: Aging in place and caregiver support
Occupational therapists can provide much needed services to allow our elders to age with dignity in their homes and provide caregiver support.
Class-action lawsuit says state is failing Alaska foster kids
The plaintiffs hope their lawsuit results in a Superior Court judge ordering reform.