Before flight’s emergency landing in Bethel, boots melted and the cabin filled with smoke
“The pilot handed my granddaughter the fire extinguisher, and she didn’t know what to do with it," recounted one of the passengers.
State says it’s prepping Tazlina, hiring catamarans to bolster Southeast Alaska’s winter ferry schedule
Alaska Department of Transportation recently signed contracts with at least two vendors to run catamarans to Southeast villages. But officials in coastal communities aren’t sure the passenger-only vessels will be able to meet residents’ immediate needs.
The Postal Service is now taking orders for COVID-19 test kits
The free at-home COVID-19 tests are expected to be delivered by USPS later this month. The White House said the site is in "beta testing" and will be launched formally Wednesday.
NASA scientists estimate Tonga blast at 10 megatons
Researchers who have been studying the volcano since 2015 say it was likely caused by seawater flowing into a chamber filled with magma.
Bridge proposed in Denali National Park to avoid landslide area
The National Park Service is proposing a large steel bridge along a section of the only road that runs through Denali National Park and Preserve. The road was closed last year near its halfway point due to a long-running landslide issue that has been exacerbated by climate change.
Despite huge volcanic blast, Tonga avoids widespread disaster
In its first update since the eruption, the government said Tuesday it has confirmed three deaths — two local residents and a British woman.
Line One: Making your ‘crazy’ work for you
In "Making Your Crazy Work for You," the authors explain that by confronting and understanding the root causes of our unhelpful behavior, we can learn how to embrace healthy and fulfilling relationships with ourselves and others.
Talk of Alaska: Health experts address omicron surge questions
The omicron variant surge in Alaska is once again putting health care resources under strain, but not in the same way as last fall’s delta surge.
Alaska lawmakers grill Permanent Fund Corp. chair Richards over firing of executive director Rodell
On Monday, members of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee met with the corporation’s board of trustees chair, Craig Richards, with the intent to better understand the decision. Richards maintained that Rodell was an at-will state employee but declined to give details about why she was fired.
In the omicron crush, some people pay whatever it costs to get tested
People in the U.S. are paying hundreds of dollars out of pocket for COVID testing because at-home antigen kits and free appointments that offer timely results are scarce.
Alaska attorneys offer free legal help at annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day clinic
More than 80 people signed up for Monday’s event. Since the annual clinic started 13 years ago, the Alaska Bar Association has helped more than 4,000 low to moderate income Alaskans.
The eruption near Tonga was so powerful you could hear it in Alaska
How did so many Alaskans hear a sound from so far away? The short answer is that this volcanic blast was so big it traveled thousands of miles.
For Tongans in Alaska, a fretful wait for news after eruption and tsunami
There has been very little contact with Tonga since Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai erupted.
Why former Permanent Fund Corp. director believes firing was ‘political retribution’
The abrupt firing of Permanent Fund Corporation Director Angela Rodell in December surprised and concerned many Alaskans, including some lawmakers. Senate President Peter Micciche said this week that he was surprised by Rodell’s firing.
Ambler Metals says it’s nearly ready to apply for permit to mine in Northwest Alaska
Company says it will apply for Army Corps permit in early 2022.
Volcanic eruption in Tonga leads to tsunami advisory in Alaska
A tsunami advisory is in effect for much of coastal Alaska after an undersea volcano erupted near Tonga.
An advisory means a dangerous wave is on the way according to the National Weather Service — the wave is expected to be between 1 to 3 feet.
Lawmakers hope for compromise and consensus as next Legislative session approaches | Alaska Insight
Long-term fiscal solutions for Alaska’s budget have been elusive so far, and political frustration is boiling over. State lawmakers are returning to Juneau for the regular legislative session starting next week.
New Alaska smartphone feature allows for anonymous reporting of COVID exposure
The service COVID ENX was developed by Apple and Google to allow users to anonymously report that they’ve tested positive for COVID-19.
You’ll be able to order free at-home COVID test kits starting on Wednesday
Orders for up to four tests per household can be placed using a website, COVIDTests.gov beginning on Jan. 19.
The flu makes comeback in Alaska amid omicron spike
While 957 flu cases is a lot compared to last year, it’s dwarfed by an average, pre-pandemic, Alaska year. Health officials say a normal year in the state would see around 7,500 cases.