Combining lessons in culture, history, and outdoor skills | Alaska Insight
Lori Townsend and her guests discuss the ways they incorporate traditional knowledge and culture into practical lessons about biology and outdoor skills.
3 seafood processors announce closures, selloffs following historic price collapse for Alaska fishing industry
Three major seafood processors in Alaska have announced plans to sell off their plants or temporarily close for the upcoming fishing seasons. Trident, Peter Pan Seafood Company and most recently OBI Seafoods – just last month – have all cited turbulent market conditions for their decisions.
Pilot Station man cited for chasing a moose calf
Troopers say Elliot Edwards was harassing the moose with a four-wheeler. He's one of two Pilot Station residents recently cited for wildlife violations.
As Alaska pays millions to fix food stamp backlog, lawmakers suggest systemic fixes
“Not doing this will cost us millions, and will leave people without food,” said Sen. Cathy Giessel.
Weavers will study ‘secrets in the weavings’ of historic Chilkat robe returned to Southeast Alaska
The robe is now in Sealaska Heritage Institute’s archives and collections department. Next month, weavers will start learning from it.
How do you use Buy Now, Pay Later? It likely depends on your credit score
New research finds that people who use it the most tend to use it like a credit card, instead of a credit card. And that's regardless of income.
Federal highway officials reject Alaska transportation plan, citing 24 pages of flaws
Alaska’s summer construction season would be disrupted unless the state can fix the flaws before the end of the month.
Avalanche near Cooper Landing kills 28-year-old skier
Recent high winds and rapidly changing weather in Southcentral increase the potential for avalanches in the backcountry.
A moose on the loose: Combat shopping in an Anchorage Costco parking lot
Shopper Amber Rotar said the moose started showing too much interest in the bell peppers in her cart.
Polaris and snowmachine rider who hit sled dog team charged with reckless driving
Three dogs were killed in the crash on the Denali Highway east of Cantwell.
Alaska Rep. Sarah Vance apologizes for comments about victims of sexual violence
After hearing testimony about disparities in violence against Indigenous women, Vance said she felt the presentation excluded the experience of white women.
Alaska midwives speak out against an executive order that would dissolve their board
The executive order dissolving the midwife board is one of 12 that the governor submitted in January to the Legislature.
Addressing Alaska’s high rates of syphilis | Line One
On this Line One, host Dr. Justin Clark and his guests discuss the extent of Alaska's syphilis outbreak, and how to detect, prevent, and treat it.
Arctic Man canceled due to permitting issue
The snowmachine event typically draws thousands of people to Summit Lake in April.
What is Alaskapox? Recent death brings attention to virus seen in small animals
What are the symptoms of Alaskapox? How does the virus spread? The Associated Press answers those questions and more.
Funding remains a key sticking point in education bill debate
Leaders of the state House and Senate say they've found some common ground, but education funding remains a key sticking point.
Your questions answered on snow loads and roof collapses | Talk of Alaska
It’s been an especially snowy winter in many Alaska communities, and with heavy snowfall comes the yearly question, should I shovel my roof?
College price transparency bill advances toward final vote in Alaska Legislature
If the bill becomes law, the state university system will be required to list the cost of course materials, including textbooks, in its course catalog.
Delta Junction man killed in wreck near Fort Greely
Troopers say Adam Rushing's SUV slammed into the back of a slow-moving Army Humvee.
In Anchorage catfish killing, Denali Brehmer gets 99 years behind bars
The 23-year-old pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in February 2023 for the killing of 19-year-old Cynthia Hoffman north of Anchorage in 2019.