December was Anchorage’s wettest and second snowiest on record
Climatologist Rick Thoman says climate change is driving this more extreme winter snowfall.
A new documentary film project will focus on Alaskans’ relationships with alcohol
Scott Burton's film called "Earnest Drinker" will include interviews with experts and people in recovery, plus a lot of his own stories.
Alaskans invited to tell Congress what climate change means for them
Alaskans can submit their input on a draft of the upcoming National Climate Assessment until Jan. 27.
Alaska’s job recovery is expected to continue this year
Alaska will continue to recover jobs in 2023 from its significant losses during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a job forecast from the state Department of Labor.
Homer activist works to bring thousands of meals a month to Ukrainian refugees
Lucas Wilcox's non-profit organization, Altruist Relief Kitchen, is using salvaged materials to build off-grid kitchens to feed Ukrainian refugees.
Bird flu in Washington cracks Alaska’s egg supply chain
Alaskans are posting photos on social media of empty shelves and trying to crowdsource where they can buy eggs. Meanwhile, prices are spiking.
Alaska’s permit for road to major oil project leads to ConocoPhillips lawsuit
ConocoPhillips and Australian oil company Santos are in a dispute over the use of a North Slope road built by ConocoPhillips for access to Santos' Pikka Project.
Mary Peltola and the art of Yuuyaraq’ing
Yup'ik Alaskans say Rep. Mary Peltola has embraced a handed-down code of conduct which encourages interconnectedness, balance and respect for others.
Woodworking couple builds little boats for the first baby born in Juneau each year
Dr. Lindy Jones and his wife Colleen — who’ve been woodworking together since college — make one of the little, rocking boats for the first baby born in Juneau each year.
Seattle ice storm caused a North Pole man to miss his heart transplant
“I don’t wanna ever miss another chance,” said Patrick Holland, who's now moving to Seattle to wait for another suitable heart.
Alaska’s population steady amid COVID, departures
More people left Alaska in 2022 than moved here, and COVID-19 led to higher death rates.
Joey Sweet to take over Forrest Dunbar’s Anchorage Assembly seat
Sweet, 30, is a former student regent for the University of Alaska, appointed by Gov. Bill Walker. He also served as a legislative intern for former state Sen. Berta Gardner.
Alaska joins more than a dozen states banning TikTok on state devices
Gov. Mike Dunleavy cited security and privacy concerns regarding use of the app.
Finally, Peltola is sworn in for a full term in Congress
Along with the entire House of Representatives, Mary Peltola took the oath of office early Saturday morning.
Skagway’s dog bus is an internet sensation
Mo Mountain Mutts' videos have gone from viral posts to national news.
FEMA sent ‘unintelligible’ disaster relief information to Alaska Native people impacted by Typhoon Merbok
FEMA hired a California company to translate Typhoon Merbok aid material into Alaska Native languages. But speakers say they aren't accurate.
Three Bears Alaska to build North Pole grocery/retail complex
Wasilla-based grocery chain Three Bears Alaska will build a new store in North Pole, the latest in its statewide expansion plan.
Alaska Army suicides drop as leaders push programs to improve soldiers’ lives
Last year's total of six suicides among Alaska-based soldiers is down from 17 in 2021, and the lowest since 2018.
Alaska’s State Public Assistance director is no longer in her post following news of months-long waits for food stamps
The news comes as the division has been under fire for its failure to issue food stamps and Medicaid benefits in a timely manner.
‘The most extreme of all the extremes’: What’s behind Bristol Bay’s record-breaking fire season
Last year was Bristol Bay's largest wildfire season on record, as fires in the region trend larger and more numerous amid a warming climate.