5 takeaways from Biden’s State of the Union address
Biden's first formal State of the Union address focused on Ukraine, inflation, the coronavirus pandemic and a four-point "Unity Agenda."
UAA says it supports the controversial Bragaw-Elmore extension
The University of Alaska Anchorage reaffirmed its support for the newly-revived Bragaw extension project on Friday. Meanwhile, other big employers in the area haven’t weighed in with full support of the highly controversial road.
At spirited Service High homecoming, Miss America Emma Broyles highlights platform of inclusivity
“People tend to see a crown and a sash and they think, ‘Oh. She’s just a pageant girl,’" said Emma Broyles. "But I think it’s really important to show the world that I have so much more to say.”
Major oil companies pull out of once-promising Russia
The announcements signal that even though Western countries have not sanctioned Russian energy companies, businesses no longer see operation in Russia as a safe investment.
Alaska lawmakers urge divestment from Russian companies
The total value of the fund, at the end of January, was about $81 billion.
Can anyone beat Dallas Seavey? Top Iditarod mushers say they’re ready to try.
The five-time champ will have to defeat numerous top teams, including his dad's, if he wants to make history this year as the winningest Iditarod musher.
Army Alaska commander pushes to normalize mental health care amid a string of soldier suicides
The Army has confirmed that 11 Alaska-based soldiers died by suicide in 2021. The deaths of another six Alaska soldiers are under investigation.
Don Young floats bill that would seize Russian yachts and merchant ships
Young’s proposal wouldn’t just require the seizure of pleasure yachts — it includes Russian commercial vessels as targets for seizure.
Pfizer vaccine’s protection against COVID wanes quickly in kids ages 5-11, study says
In all cases, the vaccine proved to provide strong protection against becoming seriously ill.
Homer man saved after clinging to ice chunk for more than 30 minutes in Cook Inlet
Jamie Snedden, 45, of Homer, was rescued Saturday near the community of Anchor Point on the Kenai Peninsula.
Murkowski and Sullivan strike familiar Alaska themes in response to Russian attack on Ukraine
Alaska’s U.S. senators renew calls to advance home-state priorities in response to Russia's war.
Supreme Court to hear challenge to Indian Child Welfare Act
The Indian Child Welfare Act is a federal law that is used in Native child adoption cases.
Climate change is killing people, but there’s still time to reverse the damage
Some ecosystems have already been irreversibly altered, scientists say. And climate change is wreaking havoc on human health.
Seward plans to welcome back its first cruise ships since 2019
Cruises support an estimated 20,000 jobs in Southcentral every season.
Anchorage Assembly moves to narrow down options for reapportionment maps
At a meeting this week, officials hope the Assembly will narrow their selection down to one map that other members can make amendments to.
Ketchikan school district apologizes for racist remarks by students at basketball game
Some Ketchikan students hurled “racist remarks and sounds” at players from Metlakatla during a high school basketball game, according to the investigation.
It’s safe to unmask in many places, says the CDC. These experts aren’t quite ready
Infectious disease specialists surveyed by NPR say they're not ditching their masks just yet.
Pat Pitney named permanent University of Alaska president
Pat Pitney is the first woman to lead the public university system.
Anchorage sees return of Fur Rondy sled dog races after COVID hiatus
Nineteen dog teams launched from Fourth Avenue amid familiar rituals and unusual weather.
Talk to your Neighbor: Anchorage community members continue to encourage COVID-19 vaccination | Alaska Insight
On this episode of Alaska Insight, hear from your neighbors about why they chose to get vaccinated or not.