As school board meetings across the U.S. get hostile, some members are calling it quits
A growing number of school board members are resigning or questioning their willingness to serve as meetings have devolved into shouting contests between deeply political constituencies over how racial issues are taught, masks in schools, and COVID-19 vaccines and testing requirements.
Alaska returns to high alert as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations climb
“This pandemic is clearly not over, and it is being driven primarily by people who are unvaccinated,” said Dr. Joe McLaughlin, Alaska’s state epidemiologist.
Fairbanks Police say Monday morning shooter was prepared for armed confrontation
Fairbanks Police have released details about an officer involved shooting in the city Monday. Police identified the man killed in a shootout with 4 FPD officers, as 21-year-old Mathew Colton Stover of Northway. Listen now
Dispatch From The Couch: Google Trekker Lets You ‘Hike’ the Chilkoot Trail
A hundred years ago, to hike to the Klondike gold fields via the Chilkoot Trail meant a grueling trek carrying a required one ton of supplies, enough to last a year. Soon armchair hikers can breeze along the 33-mile trail virtually, in a few minutes, using Google’s Street View.
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Anchorage senator to propose bill to make Juneteenth a state holiday
“The events of the past few months and the moment our nation is currently in has shown an urgent need for history to be more thoroughly understood,” said Sen. Elvi Gray-Jackson.
Alaska’s COVID hospitalizations hit another record high
The state health department on Wednesday reported 161 COVID-19 hospitalizations and 801 new coronavirus infections.
Eagle that died in Sitka park tests positive for bird flu
The highly pathogenic bird flu is the worst the country has seen since 2015 and has a high mortality rate for raptors.
Alaska Redistricting Board adopts new maps that link part of Eagle River, South Anchorage and Girdwood
The new plan would join part of the Eagle River area with south Anchorage and Girdwood for one Senate district and another part of the Eagle River area to an area that includes a military base for another Senate district.
Dunleavy unveils budget proposal, with deep cuts to education and health care
The spending plan would overhaul major government functions and eliminate specific programs and services. Dunleavy says the cuts are needed to balance the state budget while paying out larger Permanent Fund dividend checks under a historical legal formula.
Fatal crash rates spike on Sterling Highway this month
Vehicles have crashed from Kasilof to Cooper Landing, closing the highway and drawing dozens of emergency responders to the scenes.
Juneau’s hospital gets $4M from feds to improve emergency department
The project will expand and renovate the south side of Bartlett Regional Hospital's emergency department with ventilation and electrical upgrades.
Why Anchorage Mayor Bronson vetoed funding for crisis teams he supports
An Anchorage Assembly leader says it demonstrates a fundamental lack of understanding in the administration.
Sex abuse case against ex-Alaska attorney general thrown out
A judge dismissed a sex abuse case against former acting Alaska Attorney General Clyde “Ed” Sniffen, citing the statute of limitations at the time.
Newtok Continues Moving Process
Shane Iverson, KYUK – Bethel
The village of Newtok is facing one of the biggest erosion problems in the state. And the community is getting...
State extends Alaska school closures as coronavirus count grows to 14
Alaska public and private schools are closed until at least May 1. Students will continue to receive instruction "through distance delivery methods," state officials said.
Republican, Democratic Parties Opposing Polling Place Write-In Lists
Photo and Story by Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
With only days to go before the November election, Republicans and Democrats in Alaska have...
Lieutenant Governor will run for Don Young's U.S. House seat
At the Republican convention in Anchorage this morning, Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell announced his intention to run for Alaska's single U.S. House of Representatives...
Lawmakers Consider Change to Casting of Electoral College Votes
Casey Kelly, KTOO – Juneau
State lawmakers are considering legislation to pledge Alaska’s Electoral College votes every four years to the presidential candidate...
Card Street Fire Grows On Kenai Peninsula
A wildfire burning on the central Kenai Peninsula had consumed about 150 acres and destroyed six structures near the community of Sterling by Monday evening.
Cab Fares Dropping in Bethel
Cab fares in Bethel are dropping for the first time in years. The Western Alaska City has the highest ratio of cabs...