Adelyn Baxter, KTOO - Juneau
How understanding childhood trauma influences a Palmer therapeutic court for families
When parents have difficulty in life and marriage, the trouble is not isolated to the couple. New understandings about brain development and childhood trauma, called ACES or adverse childhood experiences, has lead doctors and...
Coin commemorating Alaska Native civil rights leader Elizabeth Peratrovich released
The U.S. Mint released a coin commemorating the work of Alaska Native leader Elizabeth Peratrovich on Wednesday.
Moose are more dangerous than you might think
What scares you most? Moose or bear? The facts are: more humans are hurt by moose every year than by bear. Learn what you need to know to live, hike and drive in moose country.
LISTEN: Job gains expected for Alaska in 2020
In 2020, the state is expected to continue adding jobs, but more slowly.
Juneau officials hold private meeting with governor
It was originally advertised as a special Assembly meeting, but city officials changed their minds.
LISTEN: Only one state ferry is currently in operation. How are coastal communities dealing with sailing uncertainty?
This summer, many Alaskans have seen long gaps in service. In some communities, it is still uncertain when boats will return.
Reading woes: How busy parents can help
Discouraging reading scores and a K-3 statewide policy to improve Alaska's scores is one of the hot topics in Juneau these days. Governor Mike Dunleavy and Senator Tom Begich have joined forces in a...
Four Alaskans win cash prizes in first-ever PFD education raffle
The raffle is designed to raise money for K-12 education by allowing Alaskans 18 and over to donate a portion of their permanent fund dividends to enter.
Winter weather, ferry cancellations and road closures disrupt travel in and out of Upper Lynn Canal communities
The Alaska Marine Highway System chartered with private company Allen Marine to take passengers to and from the Upper Lynn Canal communities Monday.
Alaska DOC reverses plans to send prison inmates out of state
Alaska Department of Corrections Commissioner Nancy Dahlstrom told state lawmakers that she canceled the bid process during a committee hearing Thursday.
Easing the ride: Anchorage road-bike-transit fixes for 2020
As a bike commuter, the culvert under Arctic Valley Boulevard often has been an exciting transit opportunity. I have rolled through water up to my pedals. But a fix in 2020 — a new culvert — is aimed at better managing Chester Creek overflow near Valley of the Moon park.
High wind damages property, cancels flights in Juneau
Alaska Airlines cancelled nine flights in and out of Juneau by midday. A high wind warning remains in effect until Friday morning.
One Anchorage business delivers 150 pizzas a week by plane
There's one Anchorage business flying pizzas hundreds of miles, to far corners of the state.
Juneau makes plans to impound abandoned tugboat after it drags anchor
Strong winds and high tides over the weekend caused the tugboat Lumberman to drag anchor from its position on state tidelands.
Alaska’s population is down again, marking a third year of loss
According to the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the population decreased by around 3,048 people from July 2018 to July 2019.
LISTEN: These two organizations fight to protect the civil rights of Alaskans
At least two legal agencies work to protect the civil rights of Alaskans. Today's show will look at the particular missions of the Northern Justice Project and the ACLU Alaska, with this question in...
Alaskans eat: wild salmon, fresh berries, canned milk, Pilot Bread, cake mix, seal meatballs, pho, Jello, muktuk, spam musubi, pancit…
It's daunting to think how far back I go with Julia O'Malley. Think her high school years. Think her column in the feature section that I edited for the Anchorage Daily News. It was...
On average, Anchorage households spent $70,000 in one year. Where did that money go?
"Our housing story is vastly different from the rest of the country. And it has been now for four or five years."
Seven things to know about getting into and out of debt
It's the holiday season — a time of celebration, gift giving and spending. It can be tempting to lessen the impact of that spending by charging purchases on credit cards. But there are some important things to know.
Norwegian Cruise Line starts planning new Juneau dock as community weighs tourism questions
As an executive from Norwegian Cruise Line made the rounds in Juneau to talk about plans for a new private dock downtown, neighborhood associations came together for the first time to share their own thoughts on the industry.