On its own: How local organizations piece together search and rescue operations along Alaska’s Arctic coastline
While no single organization has enough resources, a cooperative effort is building as more ships sail through the Arctic’s icy seas.
24 photos of Alaska’s massive and bright aurora show
Scientists expect the strong solar activity to continue with more sightings this week.
Anchorage’s IMAX movie theater spared from bankruptcy closure — for now
In a court filing, attorneys for the parent company say they are still negotiating with the theater’s landlord.
Alaska’s Mount Edgecumbe volcano shows more signs of reawakening, scientists say
The Alaska Volcano Observatory is planning to install additional instruments on Southeast Alaska’s most prominent volcano.
Anchorage Assembly considers adding paid parental leave for city workers after mayor revoked policy
It’s the second time in less than two years that Assembly member Austin Quinn-Davidson has attempted to secure paid parental leave for city workers.
Despite high inflation, Americans are spending like crazy — and it’s kind of puzzling
Americans began the new year with a spending spree, but businesses are not sure how long it can last.
Meet Genevieve Mina, Alaska’s second Filipino legislator
Mina represents House District 19 in Anchorage, which covers the Airport Heights, Mountain View and Russian Jack neighborhoods.
Alaska legislators on guard after multiple COVID cases are confirmed in the Capitol
Leaders of the Alaska Senate Finance Committee will institute “voluntary” COVID testing for legislators and staff who work on the committee.
Department behind Alaska’s food stamp backlog will soon be processing 260K Medicaid reapplications
“What’s important to know is we don’t want anyone to lose health care coverage,” said Deb Etheridge, director of the Division of Public Assistance.
Fur Rondy’s sled dog sprint races draw a large crowd to downtown Anchorage
The three-day sprint mushing event brought veterans and rookies alike, all competing for the glory and prize money in front of a packed crowd.
Alaska tourism threatened as iconic glaciers melt away
As the world’s glaciers retreat, so does the outlook for the Alaska tourism sector. But the pace of that retreat is still in human hands.
Kotzebue residents want a say if Arctic traffic brings the military back to town
Subsistence harvest and community cohesion are at the forefront of concerns.
Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. takes multimillion-dollar stake in grocery chain Three Bears
It’s one of the latest moves by the corporation’s in-state investment program, which is drawing concerns from corporation trustees.
A conversation with Alaska’s first Indigenous congresswoman, Mary Peltola | Alaska Insight
Congresswoman Mary Peltola made history in 2022 when she won both a special and regular election for Alaska's lone seat in the U.S. House.
How an accident turned this skier into a force for good | INDIE ALASKA
As a lifelong skier, Ira Edwards had early access to some of the most world-class ski terrain in the world in his backyard in Palmer, Alaska. After a devastating fluke accident in 2010, Ira was eventually able to return to skiing but found his life purpose shifting to philanthropy and fundraising for others.
Rural Alaskans will be disproportionately affected by abortion pill lawsuit, say doctors and advocates
Abortion is legal in Alaska, but doctors and advocates say it is not equitable or accessible because of the state’s geography and large rural population.
Anchorage officials say ice accumulation may have contributed to fatal roof collapse
Acting Anchorage Building Official Ross Noffsinger said the weight of the ice overloaded a portion of the roof.
ACLU sues Alaska Department of Corrections over eligibility for pre-release transition programs
The civil rights organization says after a parole board grants someone an earlier release date, they may be denied access to helpful transition programs because of a bad interpretation of eligibility rules.
‘Like a highway going right past us’: Nome grapples with its future as Arctic shipping traffic increases
Residents wonder if a proposed port expansion will help or hinder efforts to address chronic social problems.
A million households have lost power so far as major winter storm blasts the U.S.
A major winter storm is continuing to bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions and significant ice from California to the Northeast on Thursday.