Alaska artist’s new film captures ‘slow motion tsunami’ of plastic marine debris
It's called "If You Give a Beach a Bottle," it's by Max Romey and it incorporates scenes of volunteers cleaning up Alaska shorelines littered with marine debris, coupled with images from Romey's watercolor sketchbooks.
LISTEN: Here’s how it feels to go to the most remote place in Alaska
Writer Sarah Gilman went to St. Matthew last year on the research vessel Tiĝlax̂, and her piece, "The Island That Humans Can't Conquer" appeared recently in Hakai Magazine.
You don’t have to suffer to benefit from COVID vaccination — but some prefer it
Roughly half of those vaccinated with the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines, and in particular women, experience unpleasantness — from hot, sore arms to chills, headache, fever and exhaustion. Some boast about the symptoms. They often welcome them.
15 Southeast tribes seek involvement as sovereign nations in Canadian mine permitting processes
More than a dozen Southeast Alaska tribal governments and councils are asking British Columbia for a seat at the table when development could impact communities downstream.
Anchorage stretch of sub-60 degree days was third longest
But National Weather Service climate researcher Brian Brettschneider says it has not been cold, at least historically speaking.
Trump Administration finalizes plan for oil drilling in Arctic Refuge
The decision opens up the entire coastal plain -- 8 percent of the refuge -- to drilling.
For years, Aleknagik’s 911 calls have gone through the Dillingham police. That’s finally changed.
Aleknagik residents have reported difficulties summoning help in emergencies, and nearby Dillingham officials no longer want to be caught in the middle. Now, the police department’s long-standing practice of fielding 911 calls from outside city limits is ending.
From Hawaii to Alaska, candy leis make graduation sweeter
Working in their living rooms and at kitchen tables, Anchorage residents are meeting a growing demand for candy leis for graduations, Mother's Day and more.
Chugach forecasters warn of dangerous avalanche conditions after 1 death, 2 close calls
A heli-skier died after a slide pushed him into rocks. A snowboarder captured a separate avalanche on video.
King Cove man charged with killing parents in Anchorage house fire
Joshua Gould, 46, is charged with murder and arson in the February deaths of James and Kathryn Gould.
Alaska prepares to sue feds over contamination on Native corporation land
Much of the contamination dates to the Cold War or World War II.
Assembly investigates Anchorage library management following workplace allegations
Assembly members asked the Bronson administration to answer questions about unfilled staff positions and new rules at the library under its deputy director, Judy Eledge.
AK: Samurai Musher
If you didn't hear the rendition of the Alaska Flag Song by a Japanese choral ensemble last week at Anchorage's Alaska Performing Arts Center, you missed something special. The finale of the musical play, "Samurai Musher" brought the audience to its feet to sing along with the cast. The play told the story of Japanese musher Jujiro Wada, and although the curtain has come down on the play, Wada's story is still unfolding.
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Rep. Young votes for health care bill, says he won pledges for more
A bill to replace the Affordable Care Act squeaked through the U.S. House today, with help from Alaska Rep. Don Young. He denounced a prior version as bad for Alaska. Now he says he's won assurances there'll be more for the state. Listen now
Anchorage Democrat alleges governor threatened Republicans before veto vote, prompting denials
Fairbanks’ school board president amplified a version of the claims, but targets say the allegations are baseless.
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.
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Anchorage aims to re-brand troubled transit center
The early plan offers a preliminary vision of a revitalized downtown, but few specifics about what happens to many of the people there now.
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Palin selects replacement for Alaska House representative Vic Kohring
Governor Palin announced today she's found someone to fill Vic Kohring's seat in the State House. She's appointing Wes Keller, who's currently chief of...
Survey finds broad support for Anchorage’s handling of pandemic
Nearly 80% said they supported a mask mandate.
‘Unusual for sure’: Excessive rain triggers flood warning in Unalaska
The city has closed several roads and public buildings.