So you’ve got COVID. Here’s what to do.
Omicron is still spreading and it's crazy contagious. Experts share seven steps to deal with an infection, protect your household from getting sick and stay sane in the process.
Alaska permafrost thaw is clue in mystery of Arctic methane explosions
Arctic methane explosions and the scientists who love to study them are the focus of the newest episode of the public television program Nova.
Sarah Palin’s court battle with the New York Times resumes after her COVID illness
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was back in a New York City courtroom Thursday, more than a week after the start of a trial in her libel lawsuit against The New York Times was postponed because she tested positive for COVID-19.
Aid from fisheries disasters can take years to come through
Earlier this month, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce declared disasters for over a dozen fisheries in Alaska.
Deep snow hampers Mitkof Island deer study
Southeast Alaska's heavy snowfall hasn't been easy on deer — or for the people who study them.
Navy seeks expanded area for Northern Edge drills in 2023
The U.S. Navy says its warships will need more room to maneuver during next year’s military exercises in the Gulf of Alaska.
An Anchorage restaurant operator says the pandemic is still hitting the industry hard
Uncertainty with staffing and COVID outbreaks are causing daily headaches in the industry, says restaurant operator Jack Lewis.
A piece of space junk the size of a school bus is barreling straight toward the moon
Astronomers predict that on March 4, a piece of a rocket launched in 2015 will crash into the moon. It's believed to be first time something man-made has accidentally crashed into the moon.
On first day as Anchorage’s new police chief, Kerle highlights drop in violent crimes
Overall, almost every crime listed in the report, including rape, robbery, assault and vehicle theft, was down last year. Kerle noted one exception was homicides, of which there were 19 in 2021.
State will pay $495,000 to two psychiatrists Dunleavy fired from API
Gov. Mike Dunleavy fired the two doctors from the Alaska Psychiatric Institute for refusing to take what they deemed a political loyalty pledge.
Alaska House cancels regular floor session after ‘large portion’ of members exposed to COVID
House Speaker Louise Stutes, R-Kodiak, said contact tracing was ongoing and the decision was made “in an abundance of caution.”
Each row of this Kenai woman’s crochet project represents a day of COVID case data
The blanket is over 11 feet long and weighs 10 pounds. It represents more than a year of crocheting in front of the TV, watching cases spike and fall.
‘So happy’: Akiachak’s John Snyder is final musher across K300 finish line
Despite the early hour, a large crowd gathered to welcome John Snyder and his seven-dog team as he finished his race.
Firearms expert describes ‘extensively damaged’ bullet in murder of Sophie Sergie
Debra Gillis, with the Alaska Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory, said the bullet she examined was too mangled to match it to guns taken from the suspect.
Kenai Rep. Ron Gillham on the mend after heart attack
Rep. Ron Gillham, R-Kenai, is back in Juneau after he was hospitalized for a heart attack last week. The Soldotna Republican said today he was released from Providence Alaska Medical Center Saturday and is ready to get back to work.
After winning, Juneau attorney reflects on her years-long First Amendment case
A federal judge recently ruled that Gov. Dunleavy violated the First Amendment rights of a Juneau attorney he fired on the day he was sworn into office.
Alaska governor candidate Christopher Kurka chooses Paul Hueper as running mate
Hueper made news in April when his house in Homer was raided by the FBI after investigators mistakenly identified his wife as a participant in the Capitol riot.
Alaska’s unique election year includes uncertainty about campaign contribution limits
Compared to most other states, Alaska historically had lower limits on how much an individual could give to a political candidate’s campaign. That changed last summer when a federal appeals court tossed out the state’s limit of $500 per person per year, saying it limited free speech.
Anchorage Assembly confirms Michael Kerle as new police chief
Kerle has served with the department since 1996 and was deputy chief under prior chief Ken McCoy.
Old college friends of Steven Downs take the stand in Sophie Sergie murder trial
The trial may wrap up this week.