Alaskans we’ve lost to COVID: Vladimir Khadjinov, Russian father of four
Rada Khadjinova lost her father, Vladimir Khadjinov, on Sept. 3. He was 85 years old.
Special Alaska Insight: Celebrating ANCSA at 50 – Nov. 17
Fifty years ago this December, Alaska Native leaders joined forces with national lawmakers to create legislation that ensured certain native land rights in our state. How has that legislation evolved over the decades? What does the next generation of Alaska Native leaders think of it?
As winter descends on Anchorage, Sullivan shelter replaces director
Shawn Hays previously oversaw the city’s emergency shelters, but she was fired from the job. She takes over at a time when demand for shelter is far exceeding the space available.
Anonymous ‘Alaska abusers list’ is an outlet for survivors, but some warn of collateral damage
Last week a woman in Anchorage went public on social media with an allegation of sexual assault, prompting other people to share their stories.
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Anchorage Assembly delays confirmation vote on health director following reports about workplace behavior
Assembly members said they received several emails Tuesday ahead of the Assembly meeting that raised questions over personnel issues with Gerace.
Failed Denali summit and serious accident lead to false report charges for Utah doctor
Dr. Jason Lance is an Ogden, Utah-based radiologist who now faces charges of interfering with a government employee, violating a lawful order and making a false report.
Alaska hospital leader hopeful about virus hospitalizations
The leader of Alaska's hospital association cited a recent decline in hospitalizations related to COVID-19 as a possible turning point following a prolonged period in which resources at health care facilities in the state were stretched thin.
Trident founder Chuck Bundrant remembered as industry risk-taker who emphasized personal connections
Chunk Bundrant started out as a deckhand on an Alaska crabbing boat in the 1960s and went on to become one of the most influential seafood executives in the world.
How Pel’meni dumplings became a Juneau staple and expanded beyond Southeast Alaska
The restaurant is an Alaska take on a classic Russian comfort food. It started in Juneau and recently expanded to Anchorage.
Inflation surges to its highest since 1990
Consumer prices were 6.2% higher in October than a year ago as inflation continues to chip away at the buying power of households across the country.
New research shows how Alaska subsistence harvesters are having to adapt to climate change
Kristen Green, an Alaska-based Ph.D. student in environment and resources at Stanford University, says a lot of research on subsistence adaptations due to climate change has been theoretical, so she and her fellow researchers went to interview the harvesters themselves.
Alaska officials consider more charges in Safeway shooting
Authorities have released the name of the man shot and killed as he exited a grocery store in Fairbanks as the prosecutor said he is considering additional charges against the alleged shooter.
Soldotna pilot killed in Kodiak plane crash remembered as outgoing and generous
Derek Leichliter was a dad, business owner and sport fisherman.
Certified results confirm Anchorage Assembly member Zaletel’s survival of recall attempt
The election saw a roughly 25% turnout, with more than 10,800 Midtown voters. About 60% voted no on the recall, and about 40% voted yes.
Alaska records 28 more COVID-19 deaths
The deaths reported Tuesday happened in regions around Alaska and were mostly people in their 60s or older.
Alaska Redistricting Board chooses final Senate map despite gerrymandering allegation
Two board members expressed concern that the voting strength of racial minorities would be weakened by combining the neighborhood with Eagle River.
Major COVID outbreak puts Savoonga into lockdown
Savoonga is on St. Lawrence Island, out in the Bering Sea. The regional health corporation on Monday reported 115 COVID cases in the community of less than 800 people.
A computer glitch led to incorrect COVID test results and short-lived panic for some Anchorage residents
Capstone Clinic said a computer glitch caused about 124 tests taken last week to come back with a false positive reading before they were corrected.
Anchorage planning director to resign next month
Michelle McNulty announced her resignation this week, and her last day will be Dec. 8.
A musher from one of the world’s southernmost cities is headed to Alaska to compete
Miguel Isla Casares wants to compete in the Iditarod one day, but says his first challenge will be completing qualifying races like the Copper Basin 300 or the Yukon Quest 550