Northern Alaska Panhandle under flood watch into weekend
Sitka, Yakutat, Gustavus, Hoonah, Juneau, Haines and Skagway all fall in a flood watch zone starting Wednesday, which may see 5 inches of rain and 50-mph winds.
Gubernatorial candidates spar over gas pipeline, fiscal plans at Anchorage debate
The event, hosted by the RDC, was the first to feature all four candidates in one place — including Gov. Mike Dunleavy and Charlie Pierce, who have appeared less frequently.
Bering Sea king and snow crab seasons canceled amid population declines
For the first time ever, the Bering Sea snow crab fishery will not open for the upcoming season. The Bristol Bay red king crab fishery will also be closed for a second year in a row.
After fat bear fraud, 747 again crowned chunky champion
For the second time in three years, the jumbo jet-sized 747 has been crowned champion of Fat Bear Week.
Tribe to hold virtual Dena’ina workshop for early language learners
The Kenaitze Indian Tribe received a two-year Emergency Native Language grant from the American Rescue Plan Act to hold free Dena’ina language workshops for beginners.
Families, activists question why so many people in Alaska’s jails and prisons have died this year
Kitty Douglas is the youngest of 15 people to die in custody in Alaska this year. It's the most since 2015.
Tlingit hip-hop artist releases new music video featuring Nanwalek students
Arias Hoyle describes his music as Afro-Indigenous hip-hop.
APOC says Dunleavy backers won’t respond to investigation without subpoena
The Alaska Public Offices Commission says a group supporting Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s reelection has refused to respond to requests for information.
Dillingham volunteers organize post-Merbok ‘fish drive’ for Chevak
Dillingham resident Mark Lisac started the drive after hearing news coverage on how the remnants of Typhoon Merbok affected people in coastal communities.
Where do Alaska’s governor candidates stand on the Permanent Fund dividend?
Independent Bill Walker, Democrat Les Gara and Republicans Mike Dunleavy and Charlie Pierce have different approaches to solving the Alaska Permanent Fund impasse.
Anchorage gets its first snowfall of the season, making for a slick morning commute
Anchorage's first snow this year is just a few days earlier than average.
Palin and Begich both say ‘rank the red’ while diverging in style
The Republicans in Alaska’s U.S. House race are now both saying they want their supporters to rank the other Republican as their second choice.
‘Deadliest Catch’ boat donates $28k to Metlakatla in honor of those lost at sea
The crew was inspired by a recent documentary about Alaska’s only Native reserve.
ReVision Alaska – A Series Retelling Alaska’s Stories | Alaska Insight
National headlines often approach Alaska through the language of loss and crisis, painting residents of passive victims of systemic racism, climate change, or historical trauma. A new series from KTOO, ReVision Alaska, approaches the challenges facing Alaska through the eyes of those working on solutions.
‘Like night and day’: Fiber-optic cables aim to make Y-K Delta internet faster, cheaper
Two subsea cables being deployed with $100 million in federal funding will bring fiber-optic internet service to Bethel and many other Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta communities.
As suicides rise, U.S. military seeks to address mental health
Suicides among active-duty service members increased by more than 40% between 2015 and 2020. In longtime suicide hotspot postings such as Alaska, the rate has doubled.
White House Arctic strategy puts new emphasis on national defense, Russia
A new Arctic strategy released Friday acknowledges some big changes in the region over the past decade – the rise of military threats posed by Russia, the largest Arctic nation.
September storm leaves behind treasured beach finds
The remnants of Typhoon Merbok flooded homes and destroyed personal belongings across Western Alaska last month — but also left behind a few treasures.
UAS will host language panel on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The University of Alaska Southeast is hosting a panel Monday on language revitalization efforts for three Southeast Alaska Native languages.
Anchorage School District considers closing schools to help fill budget gap
Declining enrollment in the district means there are too many buildings with not enough kids.