Palin preparing for speech as national Republicans defend McCain’s choice
Governor Sarah Palin is preparing to accept the GOP vice presidential nomination at the party's convention and will speak to convention goers -- and...
Alaska’s new, Florida-based virtual school is not sitting well with some educators
The state has entered into a $525,000 contract with Florida Virtual School, and the head of the statewide teachers’ union does not support it.
Micciche has commanding lead in Kenai Peninsula Borough mayor’s race
Peter Micciche previously served as mayor of the City of Soldotna and was most recently president of the Alaska State Senate.
Hovercraft case among those Scalia’s death leaves in limbo
The death of Justice Scalia has unclear implications for one Alaska-specific case: Sturgeon v. Frost. Oral arguments in the case last month were the last formal arguments Scalia heard. Download Audio
Haaland cancels leases in Alaska’s Arctic Refuge: ‘Climate change is the crisis of our lifetime’
“With today’s action, no one will have rights to drill in one of the most sensitive landscapes on Earth,” said Interior Secretary Deb Haaland.
Homelessness and addressing political divide are among top issues for the 6 candidates vying for new North Anchorage Assembly seat
Ballots went out this week for an election to fill a new 12th seat on the Anchorage Assembly, which would represent Anchorage's downtown as well as some neighboring communities.
This weekend: AK’s take on Sarah Palin
Tune in to most APRN stations this weekend for the rebroadcast of a February 2008 episode of AK simply titled: Sarah Palin.
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Rep. Young votes against contempt charge and lifting debt limit
"The government must pay its debts," said Young, but he doesn't like Democratic spending plan.
Alaskans wait for vital records as state health department gets back online after cyberattack
It’s been three months since a cyberattack crippled the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services’ online systems. And for Alaskans who need vital records — things like birth, death and marriage certificates — that has put things on hold.
Juneau’s New Senator Wants New Office Building for Capital
A 45 million dollar state office building for downtown Juneau is now a capital city priority for next year’s legislative session. And Juneau’s new...
Palin and Begich both say ‘rank the red’ while diverging in style
The Republicans in Alaska’s U.S. House race are now both saying they want their supporters to rank the other Republican as their second choice.
Educators say school is still falling short for Alaska Native students
Alaska Native educators say there's still work to be done to address the loss of language and traditional knowledge that began generations ago.
Campaign to recall Gov. Dunleavy set to start August 1
Organizers say the governor has made multiple moves that meet the legal justifications for recall, and will begin a long campaign to hold a recall election.
Some old solutions still work: helping people buy food with SNAP
Researchers say one of the most effective ways to fight hunger nationwide is also one of the oldest: the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. It's still making sure fewer Alaskans go to bed hungry.
Anchorage School District to allow for tribal, cultural attire at graduation
During graduation in the Anchorage School District, some of the students' attire will be a little more meaningful this year. The school district recently made a change allowing students to express their cultures as they celebrate their achievement.
Petersburg sets aside differences for 13-year-old battling cancer
The community raised tens of thousands of dollars for a local 13-year-old who was fighting cancer in a Seattle Hospital,
Wounded Warriors Go Fishing With Bethel Guide Company
Papa Bear Adventures in the Kuskokwim hub community of Bethel recently took six veterans on a rafting trip. The guiding company brought them down the Kanektok River near Quinhagak, a village about seventy miles southwest of Bethel, as part of the Wounded Warriors program. The group found relief from injuries on one of the premier fishing rivers in the world.
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Chignik residents fear for their communities’ future if abysmal salmon runs persist
Chignik residents are questioning how long their community can survive if low salmon runs persist. "How can the state let this happen?" said 80-year-old Elder Vivian Brandal. "I have grandchildren that thought this was their legacy."
Ketchikan’s Tallie Medel has ‘surreal’ Oscar night after co-starring in Best Picture winner
Medel co-starred in “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” which took home a total of seven Oscars, including Best Picture.
Sidney Huntington remembered for hard work, passion
Interior elder Sidney C. Huntington died on Tuesday in Galena. He was 100 years old. He leaves behind not only a long list of accomplishments, but an entire philosophy of life.
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