As bee populations decline, a statewide study looks into Alaska’s other pollinators
The goal of the project is to collect more comprehensive data on all pollinator species, including those on Mitkof Island.
Alaska reports 9 coronavirus deaths and over 1,100 new cases in 2 days
The cases announced Wednesday are the most since December, when infections were decreasing from a peak in November.
Head of Alaska’s nursing home association says Biden’s vaccine requirement could cause workers to quit
The Biden administration says it will require nursing home staff to be vaccinated for COVID to receive federal funds, but there’s concern that some workers in Alaska would quit rather than get the shot.
Federal judge reverses Trump environmental approval for major Alaska oil project
The Willow project, if it's built, could produce 160,000 barrels of oil a day — roughly a third of Alaska's current total production. But the judge faulted the Trump administration's analysis of the project's potential greenhouse gas pollution and effects on polar bears.
These Anchorage residents waited until August to get a COVID vaccine. Here’s why they’re finally getting the shot.
About 1,000 Alaskans are getting vaccinated each weekday. Some say they're driven by fears from new waves of infection, employer mandates or border crossing requirements.
‘Chickaloonies’ comic puts contemporary spin on traditional stories
The name Chickaloonies comes from what Macheras’ mom called all the “crazy kids from Chickaloon.”
No longer able to make a living in Cook Inlet, young commercial fishermen head west to Bristol Bay
More and more young commercial fishermen are making the tough decision to migrate from the Kenai Peninsula to fish Bristol Bay, where salmon are running in record numbers.
Group that wants to recall Anchorage Assembly member Meg Zaletel says it has enough signatures
The group announced in a post on social media Monday that it had gathered 4,500 signatures. It needs about 2,500 valid signatures to get the recall vote on a municipal ballot.
Bronson appoints new head of Anchorage trash services
Dan Zipay, father of the former campaign manager for Mayor Dan Bronson, will take over as head of Anchorage’s Solid Waste Services after the previous director resigned last week.
With COVID cases rising, Anchorage students head back to school
This is the third school year that’s been impacted by the pandemic, and families, teachers, and staff are optimistic that it will feel more like normal.
Alaska school district will pay $3.8M to settle with victims of a predatory Bethel principal
KYUK’s Greg Kim spoke with Anchorage Daily News reporter Kyle Hopkins who published a story on the Lower Kuskokwim School District's settlement.
He’s running: Walker aims to be Alaska’s governor again
Former Alaska Gov. Bill Walker has announced that he's running for governor again.
Without safety net of mandates, Anchorage’s overtaxed, understaffed hospitals brace for more patients
As Alaska hospitals near capacity, health care experts say they're not sure the latest COVID surge will peak quickly, as it did in other countries. They point out that thousands of unvaccinated Alaska children are returning to classrooms this week — many in school districts where masks are optional.
Scientists say even moderate COVID restrictions can slow the spread of the virus — if they’re timely
Mask mandates and other interventions can help stop a surge, even where vaccination rates are low, say scientists who've reviewed states' data. When the measures start and how long they last matters.
Alaska Legislature meets for 3rd special session amid uncertainty over PFDs, budget gap
The House has adjourned until Wednesday. The Senate adjourned until Thursday.
Alaska’s share of fatal, small commercial plane crashes growing relative to rest of U.S.
A fatal plane crash near Ketchikan this month has renewed concerns about the number of fatal, small commercial aircraft accidents in Alaska, which, according to an investigation by member station KUCB and ProPublica, is growing relative to the rest of the country.
‘Devastating’: Murkowski saddened by Afghanistan withdrawal
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski says the U.S. couldn’t stay in Afghanistan forever, but she calls the result of the withdrawal "just devastating.”
Rare polar bear sighting causes a stir in Kotzebue
Locals in Kotzebue showed a mix of excitement and concern over the weekend in response to reports that a rare polar bear was spotted in the area.
Anchorage’s new police chief wants department to refocus
Anchorage Police Chief Kenneth McCoy says law enforcement has made progress combating crime in Alaska's largest city, but he says there are also some continuing problems he'd like to see addressed and some ways he thinks the department can refocus.
Amid shelter debate, these Anchorage campers say they’re staying outside
As city officials negotiate how to build up the city's shelter capacity, many Anchorage residents cite reasons like claustrophobia, trauma, or ability to run their own businesses as reasons for not wanting to be in mass shelter.