Peltola votes to defund new Office of Gun Violence Prevention
The Alaska congresswoman was one of just two Democrats to vote to eliminate funds for the White House office on guns. The amendment failed.
‘Alaska is the Center of the Universe’ podcast spotlights Indigenous stories from across the state
James Dommek Jr. says the idea behind the podcast’s name comes from the notion that, while many view Alaska as a final destination, for its Indigenous people, it’s where life begins.
Anchorage’s winter shelter system has a long waitlist and unused capacity. Here’s why.
About 1,000 people are on a waitlist for winter shelter, but the city’s newest, 150-bed shelter hasn’t hit capacity yet.
Juneau’s record cruise season meant more tourists — and more complaints from locals
Even some business owners felt Juneau was at capacity this year, with visitors to the state's capital up about 40% from a year ago.
Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly approves new policy to rein in ‘proselytizing’ invocations
The new policy calls for volunteer chaplains to deliver invocations, over which the ACLU of Alaska sued the Assembly in 2016.
Military blows up large artillery shell found near Cold Bay
Explosives experts sent from Anchorage destroyed the massive munition, which was found last month by a hunter in the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge.
Hawaii governor announces $150M recovery fund for Maui fire victims
Under the program, those who lost family members or were injured could receive more than $1 million — but they'd waive the right to sue.
‘I think it’s wrong’: Alaska ACLU seeks accountability for state inmate deaths
At a recent fundraiser, the American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska again called attention to the high death rates in Alaska prisons.
Southcentral Alaska schools closed amid snowstorm, power outages
The storm has closed Anchorage, Mat-Su and Kenai Peninsula Borough schools for the day; Anchorage and Mat-Su state offices are closed.
Anchorage schools closed Thursday due to heavy snow
The Anchorage School District has canceled in-person classes for students on Thursday, citing hazardous weather.
Long-term acute care and rehabilitation | Line One: Your Health Connection
Host Dr. Justin Clark and his guests explore the resources in Alaska for long term care and rehabilitation.
Mat-Su Assembly, School Board incumbents fend off challengers in local elections
Matanuska-Susitna Borough voters re-elected conservative Assembly and School Board incumbents in all but one race in local elections Tuesday.
Tuberville, under pressure from Republicans over military holds, says he is reviewing options
Sen. Tommy Tuberville's changed stance comes after Sen. Dan Sullivan challenged his hundreds of promotion holds on the Senate floor last week.
Alaska governor names Thomas Baker to fill vacated seat in Legislature
The seat came open when Rep. Josiah Patkotak was elected to serve as mayor of the North Slope Borough.
Abortion rights win big in 2023 elections, again
Ohio voters approved a ballot initiative Tuesday putting protections for reproductive health decisions in the state constitution.
A co-creator of Alaska’s PFD program calls for reinstating a personal income tax
Rep. Cliff Groh wants Alaskans earning over $200,000 a year to pay a 2% income tax, with other residents asked to "chip in" $20 to fund state services.
Nome police investigate 2 recent suspicious fires
Police say both a Tuesday blaze at a local residence and an Oct. 1 fire that caused extensive property damage appear to have been intentionally set.
Alaska Municipal League is helping rural communities qualify for climate change funds
Alaska communities have an opportunity to invest heavily in climate change mitigation at the local level, by targeting federal grants.
Alaska pays millions to respond to domestic violence. Advocates want millions to prevent it.
They say significant increases in prevention work and community level support are necessary to slow the rate of domestic violence.
Federal judge rules against state of Alaska in lawsuit challenging COVID emergency hunt
Other disputes between state and federal fish and game managers are pending in Alaska’s federal courthouse.