Soldotna Planned Parenthood to close at the end of May
The Soldotna center has been around for about 30 years, administering birth control, STD testing and other services.
Dolena Fox is one of the world’s first female Yup’ik commercial pilots
Only about 6% of American professional pilots are women.
Class-action lawsuit says state is failing Alaska foster kids
The plaintiffs hope their lawsuit results in a Superior Court judge ordering reform.
St. Paul toddler laid to rest with his mother after long fight to bring him home
The child, Joshua John Rukovishnikoff, was buried on top of his mother’s grave during a memorial service Saturday.
Monkeypox likely isn’t much of a threat to the public, a White House official says
The risk posed to the U.S. general public from ongoing outbreaks of monkeypox cases is low, a White House official told Morning Edition on Monday.
A shotgun shell shortage is making it hard for Y-K Delta hunters to harvest migratory birds
It’s not only hard to get shells in rural Alaska. Outfitters in Anchorage are also having a tough time stocking them.
The Race to Alaska is back, both in film and on the water
There's a new documentary out called "The Race to Alaska" that stitches together stories from the 750-mile, engineless, unsupported boat race.
Legislature modernizes 40-year-old definition of consent in sexual assault cases
"Alaska took a gargantuan step forward in updating our laws," says deputy attorney general.
Ukrainians arrive in Anchorage, with hundreds more expected in coming weeks
Twelve people from Ukraine arrived over the weekend, and hundreds more are expected in the coming weeks thanks to the local non-profit and a new federal program.
Crews contain Anchorage wildfire that spread from burning home
A burn ban remains in effect for Anchorage, along with warnings for much of Southcentral Alaska.
Dunleavy picks Alaska Corrections commissioner as running mate
Former legislator Nancy Dahlstrom resigned from the corrections post Monday as her candidacy was announced.
Walruses are skittish. That’s why this scientist is using drones to count them.
USGS research biologist Tony Fischbach says drones have proven to be safer, and they've helped with a long-running problem of understanding how many walruses just happen to be out of view underwater when researchers fly over.
New community fridge aims to ease hunger in Anchorage
For Alaskans looking to get something to eat, it’s as easy as walking up and taking it.
ConocoPhillips starts production at new Alpine satellite field
The well was drilled about a month ago by Doyon 26, the largest mobile drill rig in North America and nicknamed “The Beast.”
Denali’s historic, lingering snow season is affecting the park’s wildlife
Denali National Park is still melting out from its snowiest winter season in 99 years of record keeping.
Alaska parents look desperately for baby formula as nationwide shortage persists
Alaskan parents are taking to Facebook to help each other find baby formula, which is in limited supply nationwide after a recall by a major brand.
Alaska Supreme Court finds Republican gerrymander in Anchorage districts, orders new map
The decision almost certainly ends Alaska’s redistricting process for 2022.
How the battle over Alaska’s legislative districts landed in court
The state’s high court agreed with an earlier Superior Court decision and wrote that the Redistricting Board “engaged in unconstitutional political gerrymandering."
EPA proposes to veto Pebble Mine to protect salmon-rich Bristol Bay
It's the step Bristol Bay fishermen and tribes have for years begged the agency to take.
Violating a burn ban is now a misdemeanor in Anchorage
The Anchorage Assembly unanimously approved the emergency ordinance Tuesday as the National Weather Service warned of high fire danger in much of Southcentral through the upcoming holiday weekend.