For older Alaskans, exercise classes build community
Many older Alaskans are building community, battling isolation and staying healthy in exercise classes.
Former Juneau chiropractor now accused of sexual assault by 14 patients faces more charges
Jeffrey Fultz was arraigned Wednesday after two more women accused him of assaulting them under the guise of medical treatment.
Politics and pessimism are weighing down Anchorage’s latest push for a new homeless shelter
City officials have repeatedly failed to establish new, low-barrier shelter spaces, and repeatedly fallen back on using the Sullivan Arena as one.
Alaska legislators fail to block pay hike, but additional action is planned to stop it
A lengthy debate Wednesday resulted in no action by the Alaska Legislature to prevent a 67% salary increase approved by a state commission.
Anchorage Assembly threatens legal action over Bronson admin’s illegal contract authorization
The mayor and Assembly leaders say they hope they can sort out their differences with each other, then settle up with Roger Hickel Contracting.
After the fatal polar bear attack in Wales, a collective approach to healing
Questions still linger about what caused the bear to kill a woman and her baby — but more important for Wales is the question of how to move on.
State tracks a bump in Alaska homicides over the last five years
A state report on the most recent data shows that Alaska’s annual homicide rate increased steadily and significantly over the last decade.
Willow protesters dog Biden as he touts his environmental achievements
The protests haven't been huge, but the focus on the Willow project could tarnish Biden's climate legacy.
Pedro Bay deal blocked Pebble before EPA’s veto, but still protects salmon habitat
Late last year, the Pedro Bay Corporation closed a $20 million deal that blocked the Pebble Limited Partnership’s proposed transport route.
Lower Kuskokwim School District measures Yugtun in a Yup’ik way
The district has rolled out an innovative language test based on Yugtun, or central Alaskan Yup'ik, for students up to sixth graders.
Palmer to set up interim library after roof collapse
Residents of Palmer have rallied to support the Palmer Public Library since the building suffered a partial roof collapse on Feb. 15.
Anchorage Assembly sues Mayor Bronson to force disclosures about former health department head
Several Assembly members previously accused the administration of using confidentiality to hide the lackluster investigation from the public.
Anchorage voters to decide on using marijuana taxes to fund early education, child care programs
Proposition 14 would specifically allocate Anchorage marijuana tax revenue to child care and early education initiatives.
Furor over mail-in voting fades as Anchorage prepares for April election
It peaked in 2021. Anchorage’s election administrator thinks increasing transparency around election operations has helped settle the public’s concerns.
How understanding hibernation can help improve human medicine | Alaska Insight
On this episode of Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined by Dr. Kelly Drew and Dr. Oivind Toien, two researchers at the University of Fairbanks Alaska who are looking at the possible medical applications of understanding hibernation.
Bob Penney, KRSA founder, dies at 90
Kenai River Sportfishing Association founder Bob Penney died earlier this week at his winter home in Indian Wells, Calif.
Murkowski, Peltola tell ComFish more needs to be done about ‘crisis’ levels of species decline
The lawmakers discussed the challenges faced by Alaska’s fishermen in a remote address to Kodiak’s annual commercial fishing trade show.
Willow oil project approval intensifies Alaska Natives’ rift
Some say that oil money can’t counter the damages caused by climate change, but others defend the project as economically vital.
ACLU sues Alaska prison system over forced medication policy
The ACLU says Mark Andrews' experience shows that a policy affecting many people in state custody with mental illness should be struck down.
On appeal, state wins right to challenge subsistence hunting decision for Kake
The state can try again to get a judge to rule that a 2020 emergency hunt was illegal.