Alaska sees decline in COVID cases, more treatment options available
Previously, certain oral antiviral and monoclonal antibody treatments were only recommended for those who were immunocompromised, pregnant, or 65 and older with risk factors.
Iditarod loses support of Anchorage hotel that served as race headquarters
The Lakefront Anchorage Hotel will still be race headquarters for this year’s race and then step away.
Ketchikan’s school district is investigating allegations of racism at a basketball game against Alaska’s only Native reservation
Some Ketchikan High School students dressed up as cowboys during a basketball game against its rivals from Alaska’s only Native reservation. The Ketchikan school district is investigating.
Moose attacks mushers’ team during a training run near Fairbanks, injuring 4 dogs
Bridgett Watkins' injured dogs are on the mend, and she’s back training with the others.
Why NASA’s new space telescope is pointed at the Big Dipper
Hint: It has to do with calibrating the telescope's ultrasensitive mirrors.
Eielson pilot helps Air Force test bladder relief device for women
“This is really about the health and safety of the aircrew," she said. "So they can focus on the thing they need to focus on — which is the mission.”
Watch: Alaska ranked choice voting, explained
Alaskans will have a new way to vote in state elections starting in 2022. Here's how it will work.
The COVID-19 pandemic is leaving more children in Alaska’s foster care system without a stable home
While advocates are pushing hard to recruit new foster families, some say the problems at the state Office of Children’s Services are longstanding and extend into issues with staffing and support.
Sophie Sergie cold case murder trial ends and goes to jury
Lawyers stepped the jury through evidence and testimony in four hours of closing remarks on Monday.
Anchorage judge to decide fate of $400 million scholarship fund
Lawyers for four Alaska university students and the state government presented their arguments to Superior Court Judge Adolf Zeman on Tuesday to determine the future of the Alaska Higher Education Investment Fund.
Brent Sass wins 350-mile Yukon Quest with summit-loving dog team
Brent Sass and his dogs dominated the last half of the 350-mile route this year.
While Murkowski and Young steer toward middle ground in weekend statements, Sullivan tacked to their right
Alaska's D.C. delegation took different approaches to GOP calling Jan. 6 "legitimate political discourse."
New Anchorage police chief says his top priorities include building community trust and reducing violent crime
Michael Kerle described his top priorities on Monday during a news conference with reporters, just under a week into his new job leading Alaska's largest police department.
Former PeaceHealth nurses accuse hospital system of culture of retaliation against employees
It’s not the first time PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center has been scrutinized by federal labor officials for allegedly retaliating against its workforce. The hospital was accused of violating federal labor laws on retaliation four times in 2015.
Deep snow is forcing bison onto Interior Alaska roads
This year’s deep, icy snowpack has forced bison to forage at farms and travel by road.
How a Dillingham hairstylist turned her salon into a free store
People can donate anything from clothes to furniture to daily necessities. The shop also serves as a place for anyone to get out of the cold and warm up.
Impacts of warming temperatures dominate discussion of Arctic Report Card
Warm temperatures, melting sea ice, ocean debris and permafrost degradation dominated discussion of the NOAA's 2021 Arctic Report Card.
Murkowski, breaking with GOP, says Biden is right to nominate a Black woman to Supreme Court
Sen. Lisa Murkowski urged President Joe Biden on Sunday to pick an "exceptional individual" who has appeal to both parties.
Americans get sicker as omicron stalls everything from heart surgeries to cancer care
Slammed by COVID-19, many U.S. hospitals have put off essential procedures. Delays are leading to consequences like heart attacks and sending people to emergency rooms to get care.
Crossing party lines, Manchin endorses Murkowski’s Senate campaign
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin on Sunday endorsed Republican colleague Lisa Murkowski for reelection, crossing party lines to back the incumbent from Alaska who faces a primary challenger supported by former President Donald Trump.