Alaska Black History: celebrating Blanche McSmith and Willard Bowman as early voices for justice
https://youtu.be/AZlmE9fhnfA
There is a long history of Black people coming to Alaska for a wide range of opportunities, working hard and making a name for...
Novel Coronavirus 101: What you need to know
First detected in December in Wuhan, China, the novel coronavirus has infected thousands of people in China and has spread to other...
Haines residents are still recovering from last year’s landslides
https://youtu.be/dz5KxQ9hflc
The human toll from climate change effects in Alaska are real. The small community of Haines in Southeast Alaska experienced a deadly landslide late...
What’s up with that igloo by Denali and also the tallest building in Fairbanks?
https://youtu.be/AyXEiQecad8
A giant, artificial igloo marks the halfway point between Fairbanks and Anchorage along the Parks Highway. It was supposed to be a roadside hotel,...
Duke Russell couldn’t keep walking away from Anchorage’s neediest people. Now he’s feeding hundreds a day.
“Once you see stuff happen, you just can’t walk away anymore, you know?” the Spenard artist said.
White House officials are working directly with Alaskans on the issues around climate change
As national interest in the Arctic grows, White House officials visit Alaska to learn more about the issues Alaskans endure in the face of climate change.
Further Insight: Mahala Ashley Dickerson, part one
As part of Alaska Public Media’s celebration of Black History Month Alaska Insight highlighted the life of the late Mahala Ashley Dickerson, who was...
Low teenage turnout for vaccine increases COVID case rate in Alaska
We’re a month into the school year and Alaska is experiencing peak Covid-19 cases and a hospital system at max capacity. Alaska Public Media’s Jeff Chen looks at how low teenage turnout for the Covid vaccine increases case rates in Alaska.
After vandalism, museum continues to share Jewish life in Alaska
https://youtu.be/v3z0j-sBtWA
Incidents of antisemitism have been on the rise nationally and worldwide. Here in Alaska, a series of events last year highlighted the need for...
Alaska legislature returns with COVID-19 precautions, but no clear enforcement for lawmakers
https://youtu.be/qnV9kV2-enE
There are more than 130 legislators and staff in Juneau for the legislative session. The legislature is taking steps to limit the spread of...
Teens in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough learn about food sovereignty through ice fishing
The food Alaskans eat often travels thousands of miles by barge or truck. But an after-school program aims to give students the skills to fish
Pediatricians say misinformation is a barrier to kids getting vaccinated
In Alaska, only 25% of kids aged 5 to 11 have received at least one shot. Nationally, 31% have.
ANCSA at 50: Who will be included in the next generation of shareholders?
Video: Corporations formed under ANCSA are slowly opening up to new generations of shareholders, allowing younger Alaska Native people to have a voice in shaping the future.
Metlakatla adapts to drought with grassroots conservation efforts
When you think of extremely dry conditions, California wildfires probably come to mind. But in 2018, some parts of...
For Alaska’s rural children, distance learning exposes gaps in internet equity
https://youtu.be/L_Z4Hm3JRX4
The new school year is underway in Alaska and the majority of the state's students are attending school online. While online education is a...
With knowledge of his ancestors, young leader looks to ANCSA’s future
Aaron Tolen has tribal and ANCSA regional corporation affiliations across the state. He aims to balance a modern education with the values and traditions of his people, so he can continue to feel grounded in his culture and also experience success in a contemporary way.
Ancient tracks lead to better understanding of how Arctic dinos lived
This summer, three scientists ventured to the foot of the Aleutian Mountain range to collect evidence that dinosaurs once roamed the southern coast of the Alaska Peninsula. They hope to reconstruct the ancient ecosystem that allowed dinosaurs to thrive here for tens of thousands of years.
An update on Alaska’s legislative session
As with many recent sessions, discussions largely center on the state’s finances, while a number of social issues have come up as well.
Alaska Native pilots fly with hometown values
https://youtu.be/lFbyE7-XH9A
Many of the pilots who fly for smaller commercial airlines in the state didn’t grow up in the remote communities they serve. Recruiting local...
Remembering Alaskan Thelma Buchholdt, the nation’s first Philippine-born woman legislator
https://youtu.be/PKqR9LciOcA
Women of color have often been overlooked when it comes to documenting Alaska’s history. The "Extra Tough: Women of the North" exhibit highlights more...