Adelyn Baxter, KTOO - Juneau
Native Youth Olympics goes virtual for annual statewide competition
Organizers said that over 50 athletes from over 20 communities participated.
Pandemic stirs greater demand for local meat and produce as Alaskans head into summer
"Farmers are selling everything they can get slaughtered right now," said Schade."
Where does hydroponics fit into Alaska’s food system? Hear perspectives from three year-round farmers.
Alaskans take to growing flowers and food with vigor in our short growing season. And this year, with physical distancing thanks to the coronavirus, the backyard is a place to work and play safely....
Canada extends cruise ship ban through October, leaving little hope for Alaska’s delayed cruise ship season
A law requiring foreign-flagged cruise ships to stop in Canada means that major carriers won't be able to sail until at least October 31.
Lemon Creek Correctional Center begins another round of COVID-19 testing
Eleven staff members have tested positive at the facility since April.
Low sockeye returns prompt commercial fishing closure on the Copper River
Fish and Game is planning to make an announcement Friday about whether the fishery will reopen as scheduled on Monday.
In downtown Anchorage, the streets are quiet and parking is ample. Can locals keep the businesses afloat?
While the absence of tourism is noticeable in the heart of the city, some business owners see a silver lining.
State officials say they’re working to contain Juneau’s correctional facility outbreak
16 of Juneau's 30 confirmed coronavirus cases have been traced to the Lemon Creek Correctional Center.
Juneau begins testing homeless population for COVID-19
Between 50 and 60 individuals stay in the cold weather shelter in Juneau each night.
Alaska musicians: How are they surviving without audiences?
Kevin Worrell of Parlor in the Round had a music performance event planned March 12, 2020. As he recalls, his team spent the morning wiring Bear Tooth Theatre Pub....when word came that Anchorage had...
As Alaska’s economy begins to reopen, Anchorage officials say the city is facing a childcare shortage
Of the 247 childcare facilities in the municipality, only 141 are open right now.
State begins testing everyone at Lemon Creek Correctional Center for COVID-19
The decision comes after the announcement on Wednesday that ten staff members had tested positive for the coronavirus at the Juneau correctional facility.
10 staff members at Lemon Creek Correctional Center have tested positive for COVID-19
Three new cases have been reported since the DOC confirmed the last case, but the department says that two new covid cases reported in Juneau yesterday were both linked to Lemon Creek.
Record-breaking temperatures across Southeast Alaska raise fire risk
Ketchikan became the first city in Alaska to hit 80 degrees this year on Saturday, as three other cities in Southeast Alaska also set temperature records.
Restaurant closures create uncertainty in the market for premium Copper River salmon
Restaurants may not be reliable buyers this year, as owners grapple with reduced business amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Jobs, family brought many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to Alaska. Will they stay?
Alaska Public Media will feature a new television documentary, ASIAN AMERICANS, on Monday and Tuesday, May 11 and 12, at 7 p.m. each evening. Led by a team of Asian American filmmakers, including producer...
Anchorage playgrounds reopen as pandemic restrictions ease
The city closed playgrounds last month as part of broader efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
While Alaska vacations are on hold, would-be tourists support Alaska businesses from afar
Tourists from around the country are buying online from Alaska's businesses after their trips were canceled, but tourism businesses are also hoping for a surge in Alaskan bookings.
Alaska Airlines to require masks for passengers and employees
The company announced the change in a statement Friday. The requirement goes into effect May 11.
Buying a slice of The Greatland: How to buy state-owned land in Alaska
My first question when I learned that Alaskans can still acquire state land was to ask if that was through homesteading. The answer is no, though probably because of history, that myth or question...