Alaska lawmakers and telehealth providers work to improve access to contraceptives
Recent polling suggests that a majority of Alaskans support easy access to contraceptives. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s easy for patients to get them — especially in rural areas.
President Biden hits Russia with new sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine
Missile strikes and military barrages struck Ukrainian targets from the country's northern, eastern and southern borders.
Mask and COVID-19 test requirements are dropped for Alaska State Capitol
The rules will continue to require those who test positive for the virus to isolate.
Legislative Council approves plan to spend up to $5.5M to convert Juneau building into apartments for lawmakers
The council voted 9 to 5 to approve the plan to spend up to $5.5 million to turn the Assembly Building into 33 apartments for the session.
Judge: Sarah Palin seeks new trial in defamation lawsuit
The judge said jurors knew before delivering their verdict against Palin that he had ruled against her as a matter of law the previous day.
As COVID numbers drop, state health officials continue to urge vaccination
State epidemiologist Dr. Joe McLaughlin shared data that shows COVID infections carry much greater risk for heart problems than vaccinations.
Sitka lawmaker breaks two leg bones in paragliding mishap
Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins had gone paragliding in Anchorage over the weekend with fellow lawmaker Rep. Laddie Shaw.
Western Alaska’s dwindling jackrabbit population is being surveyed for the first time
Researchers don’t yet know why the population has been decreasing, and they say they need more information about the species to find out.
Have a vision for Kenai’s waterfront? The city wants to hear from you.
"We really are just looking for as much feedback as possible — not only from stakeholders that own property in the area, but from the entire community on what they see this area becoming and what they see the potential is," said Kenai City Manager Paul Ostrander.
Alaska legislators’ education bills include one to give state funds to some students in homeschool and private school
Another bill would bar teachers from making students feel guilty or inherently “racist, sexist, or oppressive” by virtue of their own identities.
Iditarod to require daily COVID testing for race officials and volunteers
Mushers will also have to get COVID tested three times before the start of the 1,000-mile race to Nome, and once in the checkpoint of McGrath.
Two, two-two, two-two… tutu? Ketchikan residents celebrate a very special Tuesday.
"The girls were all like, did you you know it's two two-two two-two?" Romanda Simpson said. "And so they laughed and said, 'Let's do a tutu event!' And it was born."
Alaska kids’ COVID vaccination rates remain low. Pediatricians say misinformation is the challenge.
“A lot of people like to consult Dr. Google,” said an Anchorage pediatrician. “That can cause a lot of problems.”
Historian details Alaska’s legacy of racial segregation
In his book “Black History in the Last Frontier,” historian Ian Hartman outlines how racial segregation looked in Alaska compared to the rest of the country.
Former Dunleavy Chief of Staff Tuckerman Babcock files bid for state Senate seat
Babcock is running for the seat currently held by Sen. Peter Micciche.
UAA researchers hope to move child welfare away from separation and toward community building
The researchers say they hope their study will show people that to enact real change in child welfare systems, lawmakers and administrators will have to look beyond where families are and instead address how they got there.
Murkowski concerned with how court may rule in abortion case
Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Tuesday that she’s concerned with the direction the U.S. Supreme Court could take on the issue of abortion.
Anchorage School Board approves contracts with district’s teachers, support personnel
The new contract for teachers includes salary increases and more opportunities for teachers to move across the pay scale.
Biden administration deals setback to Ambler road
In a court filing Tuesday, the administration agreed with road opponents that the environmental analysis of the project is flawed.
Who might benefit from a 4th shot — and who might not
Some countries are moving ahead with plans to offer a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine. But studies are raising questions about the potential advantages of this extra booster.