Katy Arvidson of Eagle River will compete this summer in the national pageant, which aims to reduce prejudice and discrimination against women with disabilities.

New research suggests that pharmaceutical pollution can change the behavior of salmon in the wild.

Alaska Head Start programs are reeling after the regional federal office was closed, uncertain about grant administration and future funds.

The funding was through the Title X program and was for preventative reproductive healthcare, and not abortions.

NPR obtained emails that went out last week to leaders at health agencies offering to transfer them to postings in tribal communities. Officials close to Dr. Anthony Fauci got the offer.

Experts say with a bit of preparation, the likelihood of harm to people and pets is low.

If it becomes law, kids will have the right to a hearing within seven days to determine whether the acute psychiatric placement is necessary.

Staffers began receiving termination notices this morning as part of a major restructuring at HHS. Some senior leadership are on their way out too.

House Bill 36 requires a court hearing within seven days to help prevent foster youth from unnecessarily long stays in acute psychiatric facilities.

The Key Coalition for Alaska's advocacy week focused on protecting Medicaid benefits, eliminating support-service waitlists, supporting infant learning programs and more.

Critics worry therapists will encourage children to identify as transgender, despite research to the contrary.

Experts say Medicaid cuts would drive more Alaskans to emergency care, increase healthcare costs for all, and could harm the state economy.