Survey: Here’s why some Alaskans are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine
Some said they don’t think COVID-19 is that serious, while others had concerns about vaccine safety and side effects.
Senator Stevens comments on corruption probe
Senator Ted Stevens briefly commented on the federal probe against him today, breaking months of silence on the topic.
David Shurtleff, APRN - Anchorage
Oh, Chugach tree! Soldotna girl flies to DC to light Alaska spruce
A 74-foot tree from the Chugach National Forest is lit up now on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol. A 10-year-old Soldotna girl helped Speaker of the House Paul Ryan flip the switch.
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After smashing records and destroying roads, rain continues to fall in Girdwood
By Monday morning, just under 14 inches of rain had fallen in three days in Girdwood — the most rain since the National Weather service started keeping track in the ski town, in 1955.
Governor declares emergency for Alaska Native languages
Gov. Walker’s order directs the state to use traditional place names on state signs and to promote indigenous languages in public education. Listen now
State hopes upcoming agricultural land sale near Nenana will bear fruit
Alaska is working on its next big effort to promote agriculture -- a large-scale land auction in the Interior.
Early Morning Tsunami Warning Routs Unalaskans
A major earthquake near the Aleutian Islands meant a rude awakening Friday morning but no damage for some Alaska residents.
With songs and speeches, Alaskans rally in Juneau for more education funding
Educators, students and parents gathered on the steps of the Alaska State Capitol Monday night to call for more education funding.
Alaska Legislature takes up bill to restore pensions for public employees
A proposal to revamp the retirement system for Alaska’s state and local government employees is scheduled for debate in the state Senate this week.
Coronavirus update, March 5: Eight negative tests, one pending; school districts weigh travel restrictions
The Anchorage School District announced Wednesday it has cancelled all school sponsored out-of-state travel through April
Remembering our friend, Native media pioneer John Active
Our friend, Yup’ik storyteller, culture bearer, translator and longtime KYUK radio and TV host John "Aqumgaciq” Active died this Monday morning at age 69. Listen now
Members of Alaska’s child care task force raise concerns about staffing, cost and licensing issues
Gov. Mike Dunleavy formed the task force earlier this year to come up with a plan to improve access and affordability of child care in the state.
Why a majority Republican caucus isn’t certain in Alaska legislature, despite conservative wins
Newly elected Republicans have been talking about how they will organize as election results are finalized, but their narrow majorities in both houses and some stark policy disagreements mean a caucus is far from certain.
Oil Spill Bill Gets Shelved
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
Alaska’s Democratic Senator Mark Begich’s decision to vote “no” on his party’s oil spill bill contributed to the...
Alaska beekeepers kill their colonies every fall, but an Anchorage man has another way
An Anchorage beekeeper has learned how to help his honeybee colonies survive to see spring, and he’s teaching others to do the same.
Social media ban for kids under 14 passes Alaska House
The social media proposal was added late in the process as an amendment to another bill and hasn’t been subject to public hearings.
Palin selects replacement for Alaska House representative Vic Kohring
Governor Palin announced today she's found someone to fill Vic Kohring's seat in the State House. She's appointing Wes Keller, who's currently chief of...
Alaska job numbers up for June, but still below pre-pandemic levels
Alaska had about 17,000 more jobs last month than it did in June 2020, with most industries seeing gains over that period but still falling below pre-pandemic levels, a report released Friday by the state labor department shows.
Overnight snow dump closes Southcentral Alaska schools, sets Anchorage seasonal record
More than a foot of snow blanketed Anchorage during Sunday night's storm, with snowfall set to taper off Monday and give way to subzero cold.
Troopers Investigating Chignik Lake Death
The death of a young woman in Chignik Lake is under investigation by Alaska State Troopers. Late Monday, the body of 32-year old special...