These tribal activists want Biden to stop a planned lithium mine on their sacred land
In Nevada, tribal opposition to a proposed lithium mine is testing the White House's pledge to electrify America's transportation system and give more of a voice to Indigenous people in federal lands.
Anchorage hockey boosters raised the funds, but a lot of work remains for Seawolves to skate again
The University of Alaska Anchorage announced Tuesday it was reinstating the hockey program after a group called Save Seawolf Hockey said it had raised the necessary $3.1 million.
Budget bill in Congress could derail ANWR drilling
House Democrats want to use the budget to reverse the 2017 law opening the Arctic Refuge.
Kenai Peninsula Borough to consider resolution against ‘vaccine segregation’
The Kenai Peninsula Borough mayor and several members of the assembly want to publicly denounce what they call “vaccine segregation” by the government.
Alaska announces weekly $49,000 lottery to encourage COVID-19 vaccination
Two winners will be chosen each week until the end of October for the $49,000 prize. There will be a separate lottery for those who were vaccinated prior to Sept. 2.
Sunken scallop boat off Kodiak remains pollution hazard decades later
The wreckage of the Saint Patrick is a testament to one of Alaska’s deadliest fishing disasters. And it remains an environmental hazard today.
COVID-19 hospitalizations rise to new high in Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The number of Alaskans hospitalized with COVID-19 has risen, worrying health care providers who are facing staffing issues and fatigue and wondering when the latest wave of cases might peak.
Ida brings historic flooding to Northeast, killing more than 20 people
Record-breaking levels of rainfall in New York City, parts of New Jersey, and Pennsylvania flooded roadways and impacted travel throughout Wednesday evening into Thursday.
COVID is surging in Kenai Peninsula schools but district won’t require masks
In the week since the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District started tracking COVID-19 cases, 130 students and staff tested positive for COVID-19 while 930 others have been identified as “close contacts” of cases.
Juneau Lingít artist’s beadwork featured on Native comedy series ‘Reservation Dogs’
Lingít artist and Juneau local Kaasteen Jill Meserve recently had her beadwork featured in the Native comedy series “Reservation Dogs.” Even though there are only a handful of episodes out right now, the show is the talk of the Native community.
John Havelock, former Alaska attorney general, has died
Havelock played a role in important Alaska laws and drafted the Privacy Amendment.
Alaska’s COVID hospitalizations hit another record high
The state health department on Wednesday reported 161 COVID-19 hospitalizations and 801 new coronavirus infections.
Dispute over funds casts doubt on Alaska dividend amount
The Alaska House passed legislation Tuesday calling for a $1,100 dividend to residents but there are different interpretations as to whether much of the money that would be used for the checks is available.
Hospitals say a disaster declaration would help Alaska cope with record hospitalizations
The state hospital association wants Gov. Dunleavy to issue a disaster declaration to help ease the hospital crisis.
Alaska overdoses and deaths rise, as global pandemic overshadows state opioid epidemic
Drug overdoses in Alaska have continued to increase the past three years, and, last year, Alaska had the most opioid overdose deaths ever reported.
Anchorage Mayor Bronson revokes paid parental leave for city workers
Mayor Dave Bronson’s predecessor had granted non-unionized city employees four weeks of paid parental leave on her last day on the job. Bronson also revoked a policy allowing new parents to bring infants into the office.
UAA hockey will return to the ice in 2022 after raising $3M
UAA Chancellor Sean Parnell announced Tuesday that the hockey team is reinstated and will return for the 2022-23 season.
Record COVID-19 hospitalizations strain Alaska health system
Hospitals had a record 152 COVID-19 patients Tuesday, surpassing previous highs in December, according to the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services.
Alaska House votes for $1,100 PFD but it’s not a done deal
The PFD amount still has to pass the Senate, and it could be much lower, since Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration has said one of the accounts to be used to pay dividends in the bill is empty.
Alaska Air National Guard unit helps evacuate 1,700 people from war-torn Afghanistan
The Guard’s 176th Wing provided two big C-17 cargo planes and four aircrews to help U.S. forces evacuate Americans and others from Afghanistan.