Alaska license plate design winner balances a passion for art and science | State of Art
Anchorage resident Sabrina Kessakorn's winning design was inspired by her work as a wildlife and ecology technician and a love for the state.
A Petersburg family is trying to change Alaska’s workers’ comp laws in honor of their daughter
The family wants to hold employers more accountable for negligence, which could affect thousands of Alaskans working dangerous jobs.
Resources for rural child care providers | Alaska Insight
On this episode of Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend and her guests discuss what rural communities need to make child care effective and affordable.
New Anchorage Museum exhibit shares oral history of Filipinos from across Alaska | State of Art
"MANA: The History We Inherit" hopes to preserve Filipino Alaskans' legacies for future generations.
A co-creator of Alaska’s PFD program calls for reinstating a personal income tax
Rep. Cliff Groh wants Alaskans earning over $200,000 a year to pay a 2% income tax, with other residents asked to "chip in" $20 to fund state services.
Alaska crabbers get creative with pop-up sales, but industry’s fate uncertain
With the Bering Sea snow crab fishery closed for a second year, crabbers are trying to find ways to make up for lost income.
Anchorage’s emergency cold weather shelter plan | Alaska Insight
Lori Townsend and her guests discuss the reasons behind the long shelter wait list and the broader goals of the winter shelter plan.
First Alaska music census completed | State of Art
1,476 responses were submitted from 53 different communities around the state. Find out about the census, what comes next and why it matters.
Alaska hemp producers sue state, saying new ban on products is illegal
Alaska recently banned hemp products with intoxicating THC. The hemp industry says its products are protected under federal law.
The challenges of cleaning leftover military waste | Alaska Insight
Lori Townsend and her guests discuss the ongoing efforts to clean contaminated former military lands.
Broadway Alaska and Catholic Social Services share refugee stories for upcoming musical | State of Art
"Come From Away" is a true story of humanity about a tiny community in Newfoundland taking in thousands of passengers stranded after 9/11.
Juneau potter Mercedes Munoz in Anchorage for pop-up show this Friday | State of Art
Encouraged and inspired by her beloved artist grandmother, Munoz forged a path of her own.
Anchorage Community Concert Band to hold winter performance this weekend | State of Art
Conductor Dr. Mark Wolbers discusses the upcoming concert "Autumn Airs." The performance takes place Sunday at the Discovery Theater.
The Alaska Zoo celebrates Christmas for the Animals and Artisan’s Bazaar this weekend | State of Art
Meet local artist and zoo fan Jason Vukovich. Proceeds of his work featuring Grubby the Opossum will be donated back to the zoo.
Anchorage International Film Festival’s diverse lineup includes focus on Alaskans | State of Art
AIFF organizers discuss what to expect from the unique film festival. It kicks off tonight and runs through December 9.
Cyrano’s upcoming holiday musical gets ‘Fancy’ | State of Art
“Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas” runs from December 2 through 17, but shows are selling out fast.
One with the Whale | Alaska Insight
Lori Townsend and her guests discuss the creation and story behind the new documentary, One with the Whale.
Ripping open the world of pull-tabs, Alaska’s most popular form of charitable gaming
All legal gaming in Alaska benefits nonprofits, and the most popular form, pull-tabs, is played at more than 1,000 locations statewide.
Anchorage small businesses see a strong holiday season, despite winter storm challenges
An industry advocate sees encouraging signs from holiday shopping, but says local businesses are still recovering from November’s snow storm closures.
Fewer restaurant workers translates to lower profits for seafood processors
Worker shortages are driving restaurants to serve fewer tables. Some seafood processors say that’s hurting their bottom line.