From cupcakes to lactation cookies | INDIE ALASKA: Where are they now?
It has been 8 years since Indie Alaska met with Kastle Sorensen, winner of Food Network's Cupcake Wars Season 9. We met with her again in 2022 withe new goodies to share.
Alaska volunteers want to know: What happened to the ‘Lost Alaskans’ sent to this Portland mental hospital?
At least 3,500 Alaskans believed to be mentally ill were sent to Oregon's Morningside Hospital, many of them Alaska Natives. Many of their families never saw them again.
Partisan hardliners likely won’t fare well under Alaska’s new election system. Here’s why.
Former Senate President Cathy Giessel’s comeback campaign against Roger Holland shows the moderating effect of Alaska’s new election system.
U.S. House candidates talk fish, energy and bipartisanship in televised debate
Candidates for Alaska’s lone U.S. House seat sparred over fish, energy and partisan politics at Wednesday’s Debate for the State.
Alaska campaign regulator delays decision on complaint against pro-Dunleavy group
The Alaska Public Offices Commission will not rule before the Nov. 8 general election on a complaint against a group backing Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
NTSB wants FAA to mandate inspections of popular Alaska bush plane after Washington crash kills 10
The National Transportation Safety Board says a key component on a de Havilland Canada Otter appears to have failed before it crashed in Washington, killing 10 people.
Watch: Debate for the State with Alaska’s governor candidates
Debate for the State 2022 is a collaboration between Alaska Public Media, Alaska’s News Source and KTOO.
Dunleavy, Peltola request disaster funds for Bering Sea crab fisheries
Gov. Mike Dunleavy sought expedited disaster designations to compensate fishermen in the closed 2022 Bering Sea snow crab and Bristol Bay red king crab fisheries.
Amid sluggish recovery, economist predicts more Alaska jobs in weed and mining
Alaska's economy has had a tougher time than nearly every other state bouncing back from the pandemic. But the 10-year outlook shows signs for optimism.
Watch: Debate for the State with Alaska’s U.S. Senate candidates
In attendance: incumbent U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Kelly Tshibaka, both Republicans, and Democrat Pat Chesbro.
Alaska U.S. Senate candidates show clear contrast on abortion rights, Supreme Court nominations and gun rights
Incumbent Republican Lisa Murkowski, Republican Kelly Tshibaka and Democrat Pat Chesbro appeared together for Debate for the State.
Alaska health officials say they’re tracking a modest rise in RSV, but it’s nothing like the Lower 48
The virus causes cold-like symptoms in most people but can have more severe effects on children and the elderly.
In this Alaska House race in East Anchorage, education funding issues hit close to home
The race between Democrat Donna Mears and Republican Forrest Wolfe is one of several close races that could impact the future of education funding in the state.
Backers of Pebble Mine ‘tried to trick regulators,’ says new report
The report makes several recommendations, including environmental review process changes to “ensure holistic review of cumulative impacts of projects.”
‘You know who you are’: One Alaska adoptee on why ICWA matters
Juneau resident Jennifer Quinto's life has been shaped by the Indian Child Welfare Act, set to be challenged before the U.S. Supreme Court next week.
First decade of Alaska’s dental therapy program shows successes in Yukon-Kuskokwim region
A new study shows positive results from 10 years of an Alaska program allowing professionals other than dentists to provide general care in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta.
Walker and Gara band together in Alaska governor’s race with a joint ad against Dunleavy
The ad, featuring Walker’s running mate Heidi Drygas and Gara’s running mate Jessica Cook, says both campaigns would rather the other side win, than Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
The Alaska commission that investigates discrimination has been sued for alleged discrimination
Marilyn Stewart’s lawsuit alleges that – because she is Black, a woman and a military veteran – two former commissioners convinced others to vote to terminate her employment in 2019.
In Republican Mat-Su, voters are choosing between different conservatives
The tight race between Sen. Mike Shower and challenger Doug Massie is focusing on effectiveness and implications for the state’s only booming region.
Petersburg landslide takes down power, phone, internet lines
A landslide about five miles south of Petersburg caused a power outage Monday, with phone lines and internet also down in parts of town.