Anchorage’s white raven becomes a local legend as a tracked trickster
The rare leucistic bird has its own pararazzi in Alaska's largest city, with local photographers flocking to sightings reported online.
Walgreens’ decision not to carry abortion drug in Alaska could be felt well beyond its stores, doctor says
Homer-based Dr. Robin Holmes said going to a provider’s office to get a pill can be hard in parts of Alaska with few doctors.
Many see Red Dog as an ANCSA success story. What happens when the ore runs out?
The mine has brought wealth to Northwest Alaska, supporting Alaska Native communities and culture. But its relationship with the only village downstream is fraught, and the mine is running out of ore.
Port Heiden loses road access to safe harbor and old village
Port Heiden’s road to its harbor and old village site is crumbling into the sea and the lake on the other side of it will likely breach soon. Listen now
City of Anchorage sued for not having body-worn cameras on police officers
Voters approved the cameras more than two years ago. In a lawsuit filed Wednesday, Alaska Black Caucus attorneys argue that the city and the police department are “thwarting the process by proffering one excuse after another, with no end in sight.”
Alaska experts try to untangle invasive Japanese knotweed
Japanese knotweed can survive being hacked into pieces and thrown into the ocean — and scientists say it has a growing hold in Southeast Alaska.
Dunleavy announces that Alaska college scholarships, medical students will receive funding
Gov. Mike Dunleavy said he ordered his Office of Management and Budget to release funding for the WWAMI medical education program plus 17 other programs.
State Supreme Court gives thumbs up to the Clean Water Initiative
Voters will have the final word on an initiative that would set water standards for the mining industry in the state. The State Supreme...
Here’s what you need to know about the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge’s first-ever oil lease sale
How we got here, and what’s to come.
Some Aspects of National Health Care Law Not Carrying Over to Retirees
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
One of the most popular parts of the one-year-old national health care law is now in place...
Tensions flare in Alaska House over masking, floor sessions
Legislative leaders last month voted to end a policy that required masking, regardless of vaccination status, in legislative facilities and regular COVID-19 testing.
Priest sex abuse lawsuits suspended by Jesuit bankruptcy action
More than 60 lawsuits alleging sex abuse by priests in Alaska are on hold after the Jesuits of the Oregon Province filed for Chapter...
New data shows measurable progress on Alaska’s food stamp backlog
Thousands of people are still waiting for food aid, but the trend is positive.
Alaska elections official says agency doesn’t plan to investigate House candidate’s eligibility
The Alaska Division of Elections has no plans to investigate the residency of Anchorage Democratic state House candidate Jennie Armstrong, a division official said Monday.
Obama budget reveals Alaska flashes
President Obama delivered his final budget to Congress this morning. It has a picture of Denali on the cover, and several big-ticket Alaska items among its pages. Download Audio
District 38 Democrats select 3 candidates for Fansler seat
Alaska House District 38 Democrats selected three potential nominees Sunday night to replace state Rep. Zach Fansler, who resigned earlier this month following assault allegations. Listen now
Anchorage mayor says downtown in a renaissance, but departing cafe’s fans disagree
Assembly Chair Chris Constant, who is often politically at odds with the mayor, agreed with Bronson’s optimism about downtown Anchorage.
AK: “Kicking the sky with your feet,” four teams compete in Bethel’s NYO Invitational
Bethel’s Native Youth Olympic Invitational went on as scheduled. Teams arrived by boat and small planes through thick fog to compete in the traditional games of strength and endurance at Bethel’s Gladys Jung Elementary School. Listen now
Peltola hosts online town hall on Albertsons-Kroger merger
In the tele-town hall Tuesday night, Rep. Mary Peltola said she was nervous about what the merger could mean for grocery options in Alaska communities.
Ice loss dramatically affecting walrus population
Biologists are getting a clearer picture of how walrus responded to the early and rapid ice retreat in the Chukchi Sea last summer.
Annie Feidt,...