AFN, others sue Dunleavy over cuts to rural energy program
The Alaska Federation of Natives and other organizations, municipalities and rural power providers sued Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration on Monday to keep the funding that helps lower power costs in high-cost areas.
Cold weather pushes back peony picking in Southcentral Alaska
For Alaskan peony farmers, a cool summer means slower-blooming peonies — which means more room in the wedding market for Alaska's top flower crop.
Executive of company pursuing major North Slope oil project suddenly resigns
It’s unclear what Keiran Wulff's resignation will mean for the future of the Pikka project.
Advocates hope return of Alaska Native boarding school student from Carlisle is first of many
Sophia Tetoff recently became the first Alaska Native person to be brought back to Alaska for burial after dying at the Carlisle boarding school. Advocates like Lauren Peters, who is a relative of Tetoff, are hoping more children can be brought home.
From burgers to buildings, supply chain woes are hitting Alaska
Some Juneau food retailers say the price of some products has doubled, forcing them to pass costs on to consumers.
Will Alaska financing program ease eviction woes?
The Alaska Legislature put in place moratoriums on the disconnection of utility service or evictions because of nonpayment of rent, both of which expired last year. There is, however, still the CDC moratorium related to evictions.
Alaska job numbers up for June, but still below pre-pandemic levels
Alaska had about 17,000 more jobs last month than it did in June 2020, with most industries seeing gains over that period but still falling below pre-pandemic levels, a report released Friday by the state labor department shows.
Consumer prices spiked more than 6 percent in urban Alaska over the last year
Anchorage has seen a consumer price increase of more than 6% in the last year, with some sectors rising by nearly 50%.
Mat-Su had a large number of excess deaths last year, raising questions about COVID-19 reporting
The Mat-Su Borough had the country’s lowest number of reported COVID-19 deaths compared to the number of people who died in the borough beyond what would normally be expected, according to recently published analysis.
LISTEN: What I learned after an unusual brown bear encounter near Anchorage
Near the end of a 20-mile hike, former Alaska Public Media reporter and outdoor enthusiast Abbey Collins encountered two brown bears fighting one another.
Canada pledges to reopen ports to cruise ships; Murkowski floats maritime law reforms
Canadian authorities say they’ll lift a pandemic-era ban on cruise ships in the country’s waters, but it won’t happen until after the end of Alaska’s 2021 cruise season. The decision means cruise ships could again sail from Vancouver and Victoria to Alaska in 2022.
What happened to the Bronson shelter plan in Anchorage and what happens next? Here’s what we know.
Why did a planned shelter pushed by a conservative administration get quashed by the mayor's ideological allies? And what will happen to the 400 people currently staying at the emergency shelter at the Sullivan Arena this winter?
Biden to freeze Tongass timber sales, invest in other Southeast Alaska sectors
The Biden administration announced Thursday it’s freezing any remaining old growth timber sales in Tongass National Forest and will pivot to investing in other...
Recent shooting of Korean cab driver in Bethel leaves community reeling
Myoung Keun Lee was shot in the face on July 5 and survived the attack. It's the third violent attack on Korean cab drivers in Bethel since 2006.
Kenai Peninsula parents join national outcry over critical race theory; School district says it’s not in the curriculum.
“CRT, or its tenets, are not part of the KPBSD curriculum, or what we do," said Clayton Holland, incoming superintendent for the Kenai school district.
‘Boondoggle’: Financial woes may jeopardize proposed Alaska-Canada railroad project
An ambitious plan to build a 1,600-mile railroad that would link the Alaskan and Canadian rail systems is on hold and appears to be in jeopardy.
Alaska governor fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has been “fully vaccinated” against COVID-19, the state’s chief medical officer said Wednesday.
Dr. Anne Zink said in an email to...
The expanded child tax credit is here. Here’s what you need to know.
The White House says $15 billion in payments have been sent out to the families of nearly 60 million children. Families will receive the funds by direct deposit or check. How much you get will depend on income and number of eligible children.
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.
Anchorage Assembly quashes Bronson homeless shelter plan
The assembly decision is a major setback for the administration, which pushed the proposal as a humane and cost-effective way to shelter homeless Anchorage residents.