Anchorage’s new police chief wants department to refocus
Anchorage Police Chief Kenneth McCoy says law enforcement has made progress combating crime in Alaska's largest city, but he says there are also some continuing problems he'd like to see addressed and some ways he thinks the department can refocus.
When Yukon River chum stocks collapsed, donated fish came in from Bristol Bay
The Yukon River has seen its worst summer chum salmon run on record, and its third-worst chinook run.
Why is Bristol Bay’s sockeye run breaking records while other areas struggle?
In the past decade, Bristol Bay has seen consistently large salmon runs and continues to break records. But some other Alaska fisheries are experiencing historically low runs, a trend that worries scientists, fishery managers and communities. What keeps Bristol Bay booming as other areas struggle?
Here’s what’s on the agenda for the Alaska Legislature’s third special session
The special session starts on Monday.
Majority of Alaska students will start the school year under universal mask policies
A comparison of mask policies from school districts around the state show the majority of districts, urban and rural, have implemented universal mask policies for the start of the school year.
Amid shelter debate, these Anchorage campers say they’re staying outside
As city officials negotiate how to build up the city's shelter capacity, many Anchorage residents cite reasons like claustrophobia, trauma, or ability to run their own businesses as reasons for not wanting to be in mass shelter.
Rare polar bear sighting causes a stir in Kotzebue
Locals in Kotzebue showed a mix of excitement and concern over the weekend in response to reports that a rare polar bear was spotted in the area.
‘Devastating’: Murkowski saddened by Afghanistan withdrawal
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski says the U.S. couldn’t stay in Afghanistan forever, but she calls the result of the withdrawal "just devastating.”
Alaska’s share of fatal, small commercial plane crashes growing relative to rest of U.S.
A fatal plane crash near Ketchikan this month has renewed concerns about the number of fatal, small commercial aircraft accidents in Alaska, which, according to an investigation by member station KUCB and ProPublica, is growing relative to the rest of the country.
Without safety net of mandates, Anchorage’s overtaxed, understaffed hospitals brace for more patients
As Alaska hospitals near capacity, health care experts say they're not sure the latest COVID surge will peak quickly, as it did in other countries. They point out that thousands of unvaccinated Alaska children are returning to classrooms this week — many in school districts where masks are optional.
These Anchorage residents waited until August to get a COVID vaccine. Here’s why they’re finally getting the shot.
About 1,000 Alaskans are getting vaccinated each weekday. Some say they're driven by fears from new waves of infection, employer mandates or border crossing requirements.
Alaska Legislature meets for 3rd special session amid uncertainty over PFDs, budget gap
The House has adjourned until Wednesday. The Senate adjourned until Thursday.
He’s running: Walker aims to be Alaska’s governor again
Former Alaska Gov. Bill Walker has announced that he's running for governor again.
Scientists say even moderate COVID restrictions can slow the spread of the virus — if they’re timely
Mask mandates and other interventions can help stop a surge, even where vaccination rates are low, say scientists who've reviewed states' data. When the measures start and how long they last matters.
Alaska school district will pay $3.8M to settle with victims of a predatory Bethel principal
KYUK’s Greg Kim spoke with Anchorage Daily News reporter Kyle Hopkins who published a story on the Lower Kuskokwim School District's settlement.
With COVID cases rising, Anchorage students head back to school
This is the third school year that’s been impacted by the pandemic, and families, teachers, and staff are optimistic that it will feel more like normal.
Bronson appoints new head of Anchorage trash services
Dan Zipay, father of the former campaign manager for Mayor Dan Bronson, will take over as head of Anchorage’s Solid Waste Services after the previous director resigned last week.
No longer able to make a living in Cook Inlet, young commercial fishermen head west to Bristol Bay
More and more young commercial fishermen are making the tough decision to migrate from the Kenai Peninsula to fish Bristol Bay, where salmon are running in record numbers.
‘Chickaloonies’ comic puts contemporary spin on traditional stories
The name Chickaloonies comes from what Macheras’ mom called all the “crazy kids from Chickaloon.”
Yukon subsistence users go to new lengths for food after chums don’t return
Subsistence fishing on the lower Yukon River is closed for both king and chum salmon. Residents who usually depend heavily on the fish are pivoting toward other ways to get meat.