There are thousands of jobs open in Anchorage but not enough workers to fill them, says economic report
It’s not because people don’t want to work, said Anchorage Economic Development Corp. CEO Bill Popp.
White House declares monkeypox a public health emergency
Declaring a public health emergency can free up resources to help the administration respond to the monkeypox outbreak. So far more than 6,000 people in the U.S. have been infected.
Former Alaska correctional officer sentenced for smuggling drugs and cellphones into prison
Angela Lincoln, 44, was arrested in November 2021 and shortly after pleaded guilty to one count each of conspiracy and bribery.
Her son died of an overdose in Anchorage. Now she’s pushing for city police to carry Narcan.
While many police departments across the state use Narcan, the Anchorage Police Department — the state’s largest law enforcement agency — does not.
Efforts fail to save Anchorage’s historic 4th Avenue Theatre from demolition
Anchorage entrepreneur Austin “Cap” Lathrop opened the 4th Avenue Theatre, with nearly 1,000 seats, on May 31, 1947, with a showing of “The Jolson Story.”
Bronson’s pick for top Anchorage librarian declines job, leaving controversial deputy director in charge
Three months after Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson announced a new pick to lead the city’s library system, officials say Robert Hudson will not be taking the job after all.
Bird flu concerns mean there will be no chickens, turkey, geese or ducks at the Alaska State Fair
Fair organizers say they’re concerned about the spread of bird flu.
Anchorage police say 2 officers violated policy in ‘white privilege card’ stop
It’s not clear what disciplinary actions the two officers faced, if any, because the department is treating it as a confidential personnel matter.
Despite near-record job availability, more recent arrivals are choosing to leave Alaska
In the 1990s, just over half of people who moved to Alaska in their 30s stayed for at least 10 years. Lately that’s fallen to about 40%.
Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. posts negative returns for first time since 2012
There are no immediate impacts to state finances, but continued losses would reduce available cash for services and dividends.
Alaska confirms second case of monkeypox
The case count is expected to rise “steadily." However, for the general public, the risk of getting monkeypox remains relatively low.
Monkeypox: The myths, misconceptions — and facts — about how you catch it
Is it a sexually transmitted disease? Can you get it on a crowded bus? Trying on clothes? NPR talks to specialists about how this virus is transmitted and what kinds of precautions are warranted.
Kicked off their cruises, COVID-positive tourists are going home on Alaska flights and ferries
COVID-positive travelers say Holland America helped them book travel on a state ferry and then an Alaska Airlines flight out of Juneau one day after their positive tests.
Gas prices are finally dropping. Here are 4 things to know.
The average price of gasoline nationwide is expected to drop below $4 a gallon in the coming days as prices continue to fall from the record highs hit in June.
Young wood bison released to the wild in the western Interior
The 28 yearlings increase the Western Alaska Wood Bison herd to about 160 animals.
Researchers hope Kodiak’s ‘Bat Week’ will help answer some questions about the animals’ lives in Alaska
“Our biggest question and what we wanted to know is: Where (do) these bats go during winter and what do they do when we’re not seeing them?" said Natalie Velez-Suarez.
Wyoming couple finds a time capsule floating in the water near a Juneau glacier
Inside were 11 notes written by Juneau kids back in 2006.
Anchorage school meal program faces worker shortage, loss of pandemic funding
District leaders say they’re competing with restaurants and grocery stores for a small pool of food service workers.
Alaska Federation of Natives convention will be held in person for the first time since 2019
This year’s convention will be held Oct. 20 through Oct. 22 at the Dena’ina Center in Anchorage.
Anchorage Health Department director resigns amid investigation into fabricated resume
Joe Gerace resigned citing "severe health issues" as Alaska Public Media prepared to publish a story detailing misleading statements he made about his military service, glaring omissions about his work history and outright lies about his education.