Anchorage’s deputy health director resigns
It’s unclear what led to Dave D’Amato’s resignation about three months into his job as one of the top officials in the city’s health department.
CDC says Americans can now go unmasked in many parts of the country
The federal health agency released new guidance for when Americans need to mask up indoors, saying about 70% of the population lives in a place where it's safe to go mask free.
US to build new border station near Tok
The funding for design and construction of the ALCAN Border Station will come from the federal infrastructure law.
Ketanji Brown Jackson, Biden’s Supreme Court nominee, has blazed trails all her life
Unlike most judges, her background is not as a prosecutor or major corporate lawyer, and her personal life also defies stereotypes.
Line One: Health and homelessness in Anchorage and beyond
Health issues related to homelessness include frostbite, injuries from violence and mental health problems. How does sheltering and medical treatment of the homeless population impact outcomes?
For some Alaskans, a foreign war hits close to home
Alaskans have been watching Russia’s invasion unfold from thousands of miles away this week. But for some, the news hits closer to home.
‘You’re all on the same team’: Junior Native Youth Olympics bring Alaskan kids together
This year’s Junior Native Youth Olympic Games are virtual, with nearly 300 participants sending in videos of themselves competing in the events.
For the first time in nearly 2 decades, Mekoryuk has a high school basketball team
Two girls and five boys play on the co-ed team in a season that has gone quite well.
Alaska lawmaker retaliates after Washington proposes tax on fuel exports
The Washington legislation would increase fuel exported to Alaska, Idaho and Oregon by 6 cents per gallon. It wouldn’t affect Washington residents.
How a rise in oil prices could impact this year’s PFD
With a recent rise in oil prices, the governor is again pushing for a higher PFD, plus an additional payment to boost last year's PFD. Legislators have other ideas.
Municipality of Anchorage awarded $360M from lawsuit over port expansion project
The municipality sued the federal government over the various design and construction defects with the port project more than a decade ago.
Alaska delegation condemns Putin’s aggression; senators say Biden could do more
Murkowski and Sullivan say Biden's crisis energy policy falls short
Hatcher Pass avalanche closure could last another two weeks or more
The state transportation department closed Hatcher Pass Road on Feb. 14.
Alaska-based troops have not been deployed in response to Russia invasion, commanders say
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered another 7,000 troops to Europe Thursday to bolster NATO member nations in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Pediatricians say misinformation is a barrier to kids getting vaccinated
In Alaska, only 25% of kids aged 5 to 11 have received at least one shot. Nationally, 31% have.
In Ukraine, the road to war was paved by the failure of diplomacy
The invasion of Ukraine occurred despite weeks of diplomatic efforts, including calls between President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin and European leaders' visits to Putin in Moscow.
The U.S. keeps turning to sanctions despite their mixed record
President Biden announced more sanctions on Russia's military and economy over its invasion of Ukraine. Sanctions have become a favored tool in presidents' arsenals, but they don't always work.
With Ukraine under attack, Kyiv’s residents rush to stock up and reach safety
NPR's Eleanor Beardsley reported that people are starting to panic: "The question is: Do you stay and get trapped, or do you run and face danger on road or bombing?"
Vets were once unsure whether Zeke would live. Now, he’s racing in the Iditarod.
Six years ago, Kailyn Davis adopted Zeke. He was a hairless, scabby rescue dog. She says running with a dog team has helped him heal.
A man threatened to kill himself. Juneau police shot at him, and hit two nearby homes instead.
State and local authorities say they're investigating the shooting.