How an accident turned this skier into a force for good | INDIE ALASKA
As a lifelong skier, Ira Edwards had early access to some of the most world-class ski terrain in the world in his backyard in Palmer, Alaska. After a devastating fluke accident in 2010, Ira was eventually able to return to skiing but found his life purpose shifting to philanthropy and fundraising for others.
Mat-Su Health Foundation receives $15 million from Mackenzie Scott to support local initiatives
The donation was the largest of several unrestricted gifts sent to Alaska organizations from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott, who was once married to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
Gov. Dunleavy says Alaska doesn’t flare its natural gas. It does.
Targeted by environmental groups, gas flares in Alaska are regulated more by economics than concerns about greenhouse gases.
A severe arctic storm could threaten holiday travel across the U.S.
Bitter cold, biting wind and heavy snow are expected across the U.S. this week, forecasters say, imposing treacherous travel conditions just days before Christmas.
Kodiak officials start work after survey finds problems with Alaska’s oldest building
After a survey found structural problems with the 214-year-old museum, the city of Kodiak and a historical society have begun an ambitious repair project.
Alaska oil and gas jobs slow to bounce back to pre-pandemic levels
“I would’ve expected that employment would’ve recovered more than it has so far,” said Neal Fried, a state economist.
Alaska Legislature’s new social media policy nixes banning and blocking
A House-Senate panel voted 8-3 in favor of adopting the new policy on behalf of the entire Legislature.
Five takeaway lessons from Alaska’s first ranked choice election
Political advisers, pollers and independent observers say there are five early lessons from Alaska’s first ranked choice election.
Candidate Q&As: Compare the candidates in Alaska’s special U.S. House election
We asked the candidates in the Aug. 16 special election for U.S. House questions on a range of issues. Compare their answers side-by-side.
CANDIDATE Q&A: U.S. Senate — David Darden
Meet the candidates running for statewide office in the Aug. 16 primary and special U.S. House elections.
CANDIDATE Q&A: U.S. Senate — Samuel A. “Al” Merrill
Meet the candidates running for statewide office in the Aug. 16 primary and special U.S. House elections.
CANDIDATE Q&A: U.S. Senate — Huhnkie Lee
Meet the candidates running for statewide office in the Aug. 16 primary and special U.S. House elections.
CANDIDATE Q&A: U.S. Senate — Jeremy Keller
Meet the candidates running for statewide office in the Aug. 16 primary and special U.S. House elections.
CANDIDATE Q&A: U.S. Senate — Shoshana Gungurstein
Meet the candidates running for statewide office in the Aug. 16 primary and special U.S. House elections.
CANDIDATE Q&A: U.S. Senate — Dustin Darden
Meet the candidates running for statewide office in the Aug. 16 primary and special U.S. House elections.
CANDIDATE Q&A: U.S. Senate — Patricia Chesbro
Meet the candidates running for statewide office in the Aug. 16 primary and special U.S. House elections.
CANDIDATE Q&A: U.S. House — Tara Sweeney
Meet the candidates running for statewide office in the Aug. 16 primary and special U.S. House elections.
CANDIDATE Q&A: U.S. Senate — Lisa Murkowski
Meet the candidates running for statewide office in the Aug. 16 primary and special U.S. House elections.
CANDIDATE Q&A: U.S. Senate — Kendall Shorkey
Meet the candidates running for statewide office in the Aug. 16 primary and special U.S. House elections.
CANDIDATE Q&A: U.S. Senate — Joe Stephens
Meet the candidates running for statewide office in the Aug. 16 primary and special U.S. House elections.