Murkowski takes the lead in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race
Republican incumbent U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski is now ahead of GOP challenger Kelly Tshibaka by 1,658 votes in updated election results Friday, which leaves her almost certain to win reelection.
Alaska’s Role in the new US Arctic Strategy | Alaska Insight
Lori Townsend speaks with Ambassador David Balton, who helped craft the new US National Strategy for the Arctic Region, and Liz Qualluq Cravalho of the United States Arctic Research Commission, about the ways the plan could impact Alaska's future.
In a historic first, Alaskans set to elect 3 LGBTQ lawmakers to state Legislature
In its more than 60-year history, Alaska has never had an openly LGBTQ state lawmaker. Now, Alaska voters are set to send three down to Juneau.
White House officials are working directly with Alaskans on the issues around climate change
As national interest in the Arctic grows, White House officials visit Alaska to learn more about the issues Alaskans endure in the face of climate change.
Long-COVID clinics are wrestling with how to treat their patients
Long-COVID clinics have popped up all over the country, but doctors still don't know the best way to treat these patients, whose symptoms can vary dramatically.
Girdwood fire crews rescue man trapped up to his waist in Turnagain Arm mud
The surveyor became in stuck in the mudflats and then called 911 on his cellphone.
Naturalists reveal history of centuries-old spruce that fell during Juneau landslide
The landslide was over in a few seconds, but when Juneau naturalist Steve Merli looked at a slice of the tree — called a cookie — he saw a much longer story.
More than 2 years after fatal naval base shooting, a Kodiak family is still looking for answers
The Navy SEALs have a video of the shooting, but they have stonewalled the family’s requests to see it.
Alaska doctor, once the focus of outrage, reflects on past as abortion provider, with questions
As Dr. carolyn Brown reflects on her past as an abortion provider, she said she struggles with how to define the beginning of personhood.
Salmon hatchery operator in Prince William Sound agrees to pay $1M for environmental violations
Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corp. pled guilty to illegally burning fuel and waste at its hatcheries, which led to a worker being seriously injured.
Alaska health officials urge flu vaccines as case counts rise among children
Flu-related hospitalizations among children are currently at levels not usually seen until late December and early January.
Fairbanks is getting close to demolishing its tallest building: the Polaris Hotel
The city is proposing a two-step approach.
In reversal, Anchorage School District leaders now recommend keeping language immersion programs
The decision follows community opposition to proposed cuts to the programs.
Murkowski pulls nearly even in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race
Reelection is likely for Sen. Murkowski and Rep. Peltola.
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy still on track to secure another term with more ballots counted
If Dunleavy’s share of the vote remains over 50%, he will win a second term outright, with no need for ranked choice tabulations.
Election officials feared the worst. Here’s why baseless claims haven’t fueled chaos.
So far, election deniers' chatter has not yet incited the chaos that many had feared would ensue, stoked by a mythos of election fraud that is now a core belief in much of the GOP.
FEMA extends Merbok aid application deadline
Western Alaskans have an extra two weeks to apply for state and federal disaster assistance as recovery efforts from ex-Typhoon Merbok continue in some communities.
Good news, Alaskans: Your emus are legal now
Pike Ainsworth was inspired to raise emus in Alaska after learning about emu farmers in Maine and British Columbia. He ordered some eggs and managed to hatch one.
Alaska Department of Corrections reports 17th death of the year
Khari Wade, 51, died on Friday morning.
Homer library board to decide if LBGTQ+ books will stay
The appeal is the latest targeted effort to remove LGBTQ+ books or programs from libraries across the nation