Sitkans take to mic to share thoughts on cruise traffic
A tourism town hall was packed with close to 100 people. Just under 30 shared their thoughts on what number of cruise visitors is right for Sitka.
Anchorage police to publicly disclose all officer arrests under new directive
An off-duty officer was charged with driving drunk in December. At least two other off-duty officers have been arrested on similar charges since 2022.
Ketchikan jurors convict man in 1993 cold-case rape
The jury took about an hour to convict Michael J. Williams, who was linked to the case by DNA evidence, after nearly a week of testimony.
Alaska’s schools have among the highest rates of chronic absenteeism
Most schools in the state experience “extreme” levels of absenteeism, which can harm student outcomes.
Amazon opens first Alaska sorting facility in Anchorage
The facility is currently in a “ramp up” period and is expected to reach full operations over the next few months.
New Hampshire may be Nikki Haley’s last chance to keep presidential hopes alive
Haley is the only major GOP candidate left facing former President Donald Trump, after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis dropped out Sunday.
HBO’s ‘True Detective’ collaborates with Iñupiaq for Alaska accuracy
Producers of "True Detective: Night Country" worked with the Iñupiaq Advisory Council on both Alaska details and cultural sensitivity.
What to expect from the 2024 legislature | Alaska Insight
On this episode of Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined by Alaska Public Media's Legislative Reporter Eric Stone, and Anchorage Daily News Politics Reporter Iris Samuels to discuss what to expect from this year's session.
Sweeping FEMA changes aim to eliminate red tape, financial burdens for disaster survivors
The changes won’t apply to hundreds in Western Alaska who are still cleaning up from spring floods and Typhoon Merbok.
Anchorage middle school reports suspected mumps case
Romig Middle School staff canceled after-school activities Thursday when they learned of the case. The school is being disinfected, pending test results.
‘Cozy’ relationship between Boeing, feds draws scrutiny amid 737 Max 9 mess
Boeing's latest safety lapse renews concerns about its Beltway influence, and federal regulators' delegation of oversight authority to its employees.
Alaska Legislature fails to override governor’s veto of $87M in public school funding
The vote failed 33-26. Three quarters of the combined bodies, or 45 votes, would have been required to override the veto.
Congress averts a shutdown until at least March, and Alaska’s delegation votes for the bipartisan stop-gap
Rep. Mary Peltola says a handful of "wrecking balls" can derail the House, but she hopes Speaker Johnson keeps his job.
New programs aim to help more mentally ill Alaskans become competent to stand trial
Alaska's only state-run psychiatric hospital plans to launch two new programs for people without the mental capacity to stand trial. The one-year pilot would triple the state’s capacity.
Alaska House committee advances legislation to repeal ranked choice voting
The measure is unlikely to advance in the Senate.
No longer a ‘bagel desert,’ new business is among several bringing bagels back to Anchorage
Wooden Spoons Alaska recently started selling New York-style bagels. Like her competitors in town, the owner often can't keep up with demand.
EasyPark rates at Anchorage garages and lots will soon rise to $2 an hour
EasyPark officials say the rate increase, Anchorage's first since 2016, won't affect metered parking on Downtown streets.
Remembering Gary Fife: Blazing trails for Native journalism
For more than a half century, Gary Fife fought against stereotypes and championed stories that were for, by and about Native Americans.
Kids of color get worse health care across the board in the U.S., research finds
Researchers reviewing dozens of studies looking at the quality of care children receive across pediatric specialties found widespread inequities.
Delta Junction-area fire department halts service over budget shortfall
The Rural Deltana Volunteer Fire Department's board says “accounting discrepancies” have left it without enough money to pay its insurance bill.