Watching patients die of COVID-19 is taking a toll on Alaska’s hospital workers
Doctors, nurses and technicians who are treating the sickest patients in Anchorage say public apathy and denial of COVID-19 is stretching their empathy and professionalism.
Two weeks into job, Anchorage’s new homelessness director is mum on plans
Dave D’Amato has suggested using private security to police homeless camps, and has said that donating to social service nonprofits perpetuates homelessness, among other controversial views.
Legislators and observers react to Anderson verdict
On hearing the news of Anderson's conviction, Anchorage Representative Bob Roses said he was personally disappointed with the outcome of the trial. Roses was...
Coast Guard looks ahead to larger arctic role as ice recedes
The Head of the Coast Guard in Alaska spoke today about the challenges the agency faces in the arctic in the next 10 to...
Community land trust helps Sitka mom build a home of her own
Sitka’s average total rent is higher than any other area in the state, which can make saving to buy a house feel like an impossible dream for many young Sitkans. The Sitka Community Land Trust wants to change that.
As the Bering Sea warms, this skipper is chasing pollock to new places
“Across the board, everybody has a story about something that they haven’t seen before,” said Dan Martin, a 53-year-old captain of a Bering Sea pollock trawler. We took a fishing trip with Martin to find out what he’s experiencing as the Bering Sea heats up.
Defense rested today, closing arguments tomorrow in Anderson corruption trial
The corruption trial of former lawmaker Tom Anderson is close to wrapping up. Closing arguments will be heard tomorrow morning after a quick ending...
Alaska Permanent Fund dividend amount still in limbo, as state House leaders delay budget vote
For individual legislators, in an election year, stalling a bigger PFD in the name of sustainable budgeting is a tough call, especially with oil prices high. But for others, it's clear cut: If oil prices drop, the state will spend down savings and have to make up the difference with taxes, drastic cuts or both.
Bronson’s new library chief, a veteran educator, faces opposition over lack of library experience
Sami Graham's appointment is prompting objections to her confirmation from those who say its leader needs specific experience. Graham’s predecessor in the $120,000-a-year job, Mary Jo Torgeson, had masters degrees in library science and public administration.
Alaska records more than 40 new COVID-19 cases, the highest daily increase yet
It’s the fourth time in the past month that the state has a new daily high.
Alaska senator proposes more armed staff or volunteers in schools
Senate Bill 173, from Republican Shelley Hughes, received its first hearing last week and has received a tide of opposition.
LISTEN: What will it take for Alaska to return to normal after the pandemic?
Nearly 50 percent of Alaskans are now fully vaccinated. What does this mean for what people can do in public, while traveling and when visiting businesses? And what are the plans for convincing more Alaskans to get the shot to protect those with vulnerable immune systems?
“Dramatic surge” of COVID-19 in Yukon-Kuskokwim region: 78 cases reported in one day
A Y-K Delta Elder in their 70s passed away due to COVID-19 complications, the fourth death in the region attributed to COVID-19
UAF gets federal grant to preserve ‘Into the Wild’ bus
The 1940s-era Fairbanks public transit bus will eventually be displayed outdoors under a shelter at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Alaska gas prices among highest in U.S., despite producing most of it in-state
Even though Alaska supplies and produces the majority of its own gasoline, consumers are stuck paying prices based on other West Coast states.
From next week to March 9, Anchorage school days will be 30 minutes longer
The Anchorage School Board approved the plan to make up for class time lost due to an unprecedented string of snow days in December.
Juneau update: James Brooks does the math on school funding and Alaska Permanent Fund dividends
The Legislature has had 45 days to get its arms around the problems. Next up: search for solutions, says Alaska Beacon reporter James Brooks.
Peter Pan Seafoods announces it will cease operations
The company has faced mounting troubles, including legal claims from fishermen seeking compensation for unpaid deliveries of seafood.
Report: Senate health reform cuts $3.1b from Alaska’s Medicaid
Alaska would lose $3.1 billion in Medicaid funds if the U.S. Senate bill became law, according to a state-funded reporter. That's an even bigger cut than in the bill the House passed. Listen now
The operators of the flight crashed last week, killing 5, had 3 other incidents in 2019
Yute Commuter Service, whose plane crashed and killed five people last week, including the pilot, is owned by a family whose aircraft were involved in several incidents last year.