Counterfeit pills with fentanyl flood Alaska’s black market
Overdose deaths have been rising in Alaska for the past several years. Most of that is due to illegal fentanyl. And, it’s been showing up more and more in pills that look like prescription drugs, but are counterfeit.
The U.S. dollar conquered the world. Is it at risk of losing its top spot?
The dollar has helped make the U.S. the most economically powerful country for most of the last century, but other countries – including rivals like China – have the greenback on their sights.
Cut cable causes internet and cellphone outages in Arctic Alaska
Quintillion President Mike McHale said a full restoration of internet and some cellphone service could take up to two months.
Port of Seattle closure could cause cargo delays for Alaska
About 90% of Alaska’s goods arrive by ship or barge, and most of that comes via Seattle.
A shortage of heat pump installers is slowing climate action in Southeast Alaska
Swapping out oil-based heating systems for heat pumps is one of the best ways for homeowners to shrink their carbon footprints. But in communities like Juneau, Ketchikan and Sitka, heat pump installers are struggling to keep up.
Remembering Joe Senungetuk, a practitioner in the art of resistance
The Inupiaq artist, who died on May 31, leaves behind many contemporary art fans who loved his carvings, sculptures, and paintings.
North America’s first known case of a rabid moose confirmed in Western Alaska
The moose had a wound from a fox bite, the likely means of transmission.
As Alaska’s child care crisis looms, some businesses opt to launch centers for their employees’ kids
Companies with on-site child care report happier staff and better retention rates — especially as affordable child care becomes harder and harder to find.
Alaska cancer treatment centers struggle with shortage of common chemo drugs
Two common chemotherapy drugs are in short supply in Alaska – cisplatin and carboplatin. Oncology centers across the country are struggling to keep the drugs in stock.
Fifth child of Grubby captured in Homer’s opossum odyssey
A wildlife biologist says the search isn’t over. Opossum litters are usually eight or nine joeys — and can be as many as 13.
NOAA says revised analysis could allow Southeast king salmon troll fishing, despite ruling
A fisheries official says a summer troll season for king salmon in Southeast Alaska is possible, despite a federal judge’s recent ruling to the contrary.
Internet outage closes government offices, businesses and university campus in Kotzebue
The City of Kotzebue saw a “complete outage” to all departments, with Northwest Arctic Borough officials' telephone and internet down.
Former legislator Chris Tuck files to run for Anchorage mayor
Tuck joins incumbent Dave Bronson and former Anchorage Assembly chair Suzanne LaFrance in their bids for mayor.
Alaska continues to rank among worst states for child well-being, report finds
In recent years, Alaska has consistently ranked in the bottom third among states of the annual Kids Count report for overall child well-being.
The Supreme Court leaves Indian Child Welfare Act intact
By a 7-to-2 vote, the court upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act's preferences for Native tribes when Indian children are adopted.
Alaska researcher dives into the mysterious lives of octopuses in new book, ‘Many Things Under A Rock’
Dr. David Scheel's book is the culmination of many hours spent investigating octopuses underwater and in tide pools, with help from coastal Alaska's Indigenous people.
Is Anchorage buying into the latest push to improve services and shelter for the homeless?
Turnout was thin at a recent series of town halls on shelter concepts, and a goal to open a new shelter with higher standards by Nov. 1 is slipping.
Tons of fish caught in Russia sold in America, despite import ban
Fish valued at several hundred million dollars are able to evade the ban by diverting to China first.
Video raises new questions about governor’s oversight of aide
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s pro-family policy adviser made controversial comments about abortion in his role as an aide to the governor.
Little fish, big tradition: Alaskans embrace the culinary and cultural tradition of hooligan
Locals seek out the oily candlefish to preserve cultural heritage and to create new traditions through food.