For the first time, America has an Arctic ambassador, and he’s Alaskan
Michael Sfraga, from Fairbanks, is "probably the most recognized go-to Arctic expert that we have," Sen. Lisa Murkowski says.
Why Sitka lost almost everything else when it lost the internet
"A lot of times people talk about fiber as being future proof, but I think maybe we’re learning that it’s not Alaska proof," said one expert.
Alaska youth need expanded access to mental health support, advocates tell lawmakers
“We know that Alaska is No. 1 in all of the bad things," Sen. Löki Tobin said. "So I think we have a real opportunity to figure out some ways that we can intervene."
Solid Waste Services accepts fish carcasses in effort to increase lifespan of landfill
It’s one of several new initiatives at Solid Waste Services that aim to keep organic material and plastics out of the landfill.
Quakers travel to Kake to return wooden paddles, baby booties and other cultural artifacts
The group's visit was part of an ongoing effort to apologize for its participation in the forced assimilation of the Tlingit people.
Alaska’s life-expectancy drop was biggest among all states in 2021, CDC says
Alaska’s life expectancy in 2021 was 74.5 years, down from the average of 76.6 years in 2020.
Suspect in custody after shooting 3 people in Anchorage, including an officer, police say
The suspect barricaded himself into a trailer on the east side of town for hours, drawing a large police presence. All victims were expected to survive.
EVs are cleaner than gas cars, but a growing share of Americans don’t believe it
Data from Ipsos shows the percentage of Americans who believe EVs are better for the environment than gas cars has dropped 5 points since 2022.
New study warns permafrost thaw along Yukon River could release high levels of mercury
Researchers believe that if permafrost thaw continues at its current rate, it could pose a real threat to many Alaska communities.
A three-way race is on to replace five-term House Rep. Dan Ortiz in Ketchikan
In the coastal district — Alaska’s farthest south — the candidates say they want to support education, fishing and energy, but differ on how.
This September is the deadliest month for pedestrians in Anchorage in over a decade
Two pedestrians were struck and killed over the weekend, bringing the city’s total number of fatal vehicle-pedestrian collisions this month to six.
What would a statewide hand-count election look like in Alaska?
As Georgia plans to implement a partial hand count, a small Alaska experiment shows that it could be time-consuming here.
How can Anchorage Police improve accountability and community trust? | Alaska Insight
In the wake of seven police shootings, some Anchorage community members are calling for reforms and more accountability.
Anchorage police hope focus on officers’ mental health and change in state law will encourage more to seek resources
Senate Bill 103 establishes clear confidentiality rules for police peer support sessions. It’s part of an emerging focus on mental health and wellness at Alaska public safety departments.
Anchorage School Board considers policy update to encourage patriotism in schools
The board is considering a watered-down version of a proposal that would have required schools to play the national anthem and state flag song monthly.
Whooping cough spike reaches epidemic level in Alaska, public health experts warn
The total number of cases reported has reached 286. Officials say case numbers are rising in Anchorage, but falling statewide.
Bottled water companies and Anchorage’s water utility engage in feud
The president of one of the companies said the utility’s leaders had taken a “scorched earth, take no prisoners, Sherman’s march to the sea” decision-making approach.
In a major shift, the U.S. government explores giving renters cash, not vouchers
A key goal of cash is getting people housed faster.
Marquee Alaska sockeye run was bigger than expected, but the individual fish were small
Bristol Bay’s sockeye salmon have been shrinking over past decades, and this year’s average fish size was the smallest on record.
Peltola bill would lift ban on bringing puppies through Canada
The bill aims to ease the burdens of a CDC rule that took effect in August, at least for dogs coming from countries at low rabies risk.