‘Molly of Denali’ explores Filipino Athabascan identity
Those who worked on the show say that representation of Filipino Alaskans will allow more kids to see themselves and their lives on TV.
A new study gives many Alaska communities their first look at how fast erosion is approaching
It’s the most comprehensive erosion assessment ever done in the state. The results are both surprising communities and helping them seek funding to adapt.
Alaska House passes campaign contribution limits bill
The bill, from Rep. Calvin Schrage, an Anchorage independent, would set a $2,000 limit on what an individual could contribute to a candidate each campaign period.
Meet 12 Iditarod dogs from Steve, who’s kind of a jerk, to Nala, the peppy cheerleader
We’ve been publishing a “dog of the day” during the Iditarod. Here’s a round-up of who we’ve met so far.
Anchorage Assembly chair says she has more questions after receiving records tied to alleged improper actions by mayor
The records include more than 55 pages of emails and text messages. They corroborate the fluoride allegation, but provide less information about the two issues involving police.
Iditapod bonus: Brent Sass interview in Nome
In this hour-long interview, we hear more from 2022 Iditarod champion Brent Sass about how he’s forged a unique bond with his dog team, how he draws inspiration from his idols like Susan Butcher, and how his life in his remote homestead has made him the musher he is. Alaska Public Media’s Lex Treinen sat down with Sass, along with a group of other reporters, and Sass’s dad Mark at the Nome Nugget newspaper in downtown Nome.
Canada to drop COVID test requirement for vaccinated visitors
A senior government official confirmed the change Wednesday, speaking on condition of anonymity due to lack of authorization to speak publicly ahead of the announcement this week.
Biden reauthorizes Violence Against Women Act empowering tribes to prosecute non-Native perpetrators
The reauthorization includes language that empowers tribes to prosecute non-Native perpetrators of child violence, sexual violence, sex trafficking, stalking and other crimes.
Alaska House committee proposes funding schools a year ahead using money from rising oil prices
If the plan becomes law, that would mean there’s enough money budgeted to cover the state share of school costs through June 2024.
BA.2 subvariant of omicron gradually gaining ground in Alaska
The first Alaska case of BA.2 was detected in early January according to state data. By mid February, more than a third of Alaska cases were the BA.2 subvariant.
Pete Kaiser finishes 5th in the 2022 Iditarod, followed by Richie Diehl in 6th
Pete Kaiser and his dog team raced across the Iditarod finish line at 9:45 p.m. Tuesday in fifth place.
Family and friends from Anchorage, Aniak,...
Wind almost derailed Brent Sass’s first Iditarod victory. Here’s what happened.
Brent Sass and his team tumbled down a hillside in a raging windstorm on his final run into Nome. "The whole time I was like, ‘Yep, here we go, pulling a Sass again, making it interesting, and the last leg of the frickin race every single time.’"
Dan Kaduce finishes 4th in Iditarod. With 14 dogs, he feels like a champion.
Kaduce said he opted to keep 14 dogs in harness instead of sending the slower ones home.
Lawmakers issue subpoenas in move to make Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation board members talk about Rodell firing
The Legislative Budget and Audit Committee voted 10-0 to issue subpoenas to all six of the corporation’s board members, four employees and a Department of Revenue worker.
Dunleavy calls for big dividends as Alaska’s revenue forecast increases by billions
Gov. Mike Dunleavy urged the Legislature to send some of the money to Alaskans in the form of $3,700 in permanent fund dividends.
Anchorage Assembly confirms Uluao ‘Junior’ Aumavae as chief equity officer
Aumavae was hired by Mayor Dave Bronson in October after the mayor fired Clifford Armstrong III without Assembly approval.
Meet Slater and Morello, the sled dogs that led Brent Sass to victory
The two six-year-old Alaskan huskies led for most of the 1,000 miles, through headwinds and over hills.
The Iditarod has a new champion: Brent Sass arrives first to Nome
The 42-year-old musher took command of this year’s race around the halfway point and never gave it up.
Alaskan, at 20, launches on a one-man mission to help Ukrainians. What’s a dad to do?
Someone has to help war refugees. Ryan White is heading to a Polish border town with bags of medical supplies.
The goal: Vaccinate 70% of the world against COVID. Scientists are proposing a reboot.
As the world enters the pandemic's 3rd year, some ask whether the 70% vaccination goal set by WHO and the Biden administration could in fact be detrimental.