Pilot Station hunters return home after a week stranded at fish camp. Here’s their story.
After seven days, they left fish camp with just the clothes on their backs and what they could fit in their pockets: their phones and GPS.
What to know about Biden’s 3 COVID vaccine mandates
President Biden has issued three vaccine mandates. They cover different groups of workers, and they don’t cover everyone.
Highways, ferries and more: What the federal infrastructure bill will fund in Alaska
All three members of Alaska’s congressional delegation voted for the bill.
Alaska reports 53 COVID-19 deaths
Most of the deaths happened in September, which was already the deadliest month of the pandemic.
Fairbanks police say gunman killed a man outside Safeway before opening fire inside
Joshua Eric Butcher, 41, who turned himself into police minutes after Sunday’s shooting in Fairbanks, has been charged with first-degree murder and was being held at the Fairbanks Correctional Center.
A Western Alaska village is finally getting high-speed internet, thanks to the pandemic
Many people moved their lives online because of the pandemic, but that wasn’t always possible in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta.
‘Just happy to be back’: Haines welcomes its first Canadian visitor since March 2020
Bruce Funk of Whitehorse was Haines' first Canadian visitor since March 2020. He had tears in his eyes as he shook hands with the mayor. “It’s been a long time,” he said with a laugh. “Ah, just happy to be back.”
Major COVID outbreak puts Savoonga into lockdown
Savoonga is on St. Lawrence Island, out in the Bering Sea. The regional health corporation on Monday reported 115 COVID cases in the community of less than 800 people.
Alaska Redistricting Board chooses final Senate map despite gerrymandering allegation
Two board members expressed concern that the voting strength of racial minorities would be weakened by combining the neighborhood with Eagle River.
New research shows how Alaska subsistence harvesters are having to adapt to climate change
Kristen Green, an Alaska-based Ph.D. student in environment and resources at Stanford University, says a lot of research on subsistence adaptations due to climate change has been theoretical, so she and her fellow researchers went to interview the harvesters themselves.
Alaska records 28 more COVID-19 deaths
The deaths reported Tuesday happened in regions around Alaska and were mostly people in their 60s or older.
Certified results confirm Anchorage Assembly member Zaletel’s survival of recall attempt
The election saw a roughly 25% turnout, with more than 10,800 Midtown voters. About 60% voted no on the recall, and about 40% voted yes.
Soldotna pilot killed in Kodiak plane crash remembered as outgoing and generous
Derek Leichliter was a dad, business owner and sport fisherman.
How Pel’meni dumplings became a Juneau staple and expanded beyond Southeast Alaska
The restaurant is an Alaska take on a classic Russian comfort food. It started in Juneau and recently expanded to Anchorage.
Inflation surges to its highest since 1990
Consumer prices were 6.2% higher in October than a year ago as inflation continues to chip away at the buying power of households across the country.
Alaska hospital leader hopeful about virus hospitalizations
The leader of Alaska's hospital association cited a recent decline in hospitalizations related to COVID-19 as a possible turning point following a prolonged period in which resources at health care facilities in the state were stretched thin.
Failed Denali summit and serious accident lead to false report charges for Utah doctor
Dr. Jason Lance is an Ogden, Utah-based radiologist who now faces charges of interfering with a government employee, violating a lawful order and making a false report.
Anchorage Assembly delays confirmation vote on health director following reports about workplace behavior
Assembly members said they received several emails Tuesday ahead of the Assembly meeting that raised questions over personnel issues with Gerace.
As winter descends on Anchorage, Sullivan shelter replaces director
Shawn Hays previously oversaw the city’s emergency shelters, but she was fired from the job. She takes over at a time when demand for shelter is far exceeding the space available.
Anonymous ‘Alaska abusers list’ is an outlet for survivors, but some warn of collateral damage
Last week a woman in Anchorage went public on social media with an allegation of sexual assault, prompting other people to share their stories.
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