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Anchorage resident Jennifer Spencer is a student at University of Alaska Anchorage. She waited more than two months after applying for Medicaid to file a class-action lawsuit. The suit aims for the state to eliminate its Medicaid application backlog. (Photo courtesy Jennifer Spencer)

Lawsuit seeks to eliminate Medicaid application backlog

The Alaska Division of Public Assistance director says the backlog has been shrinking recently, including a large decrease in the past month.

Bruce Street is one of many roads in Kachemak City maintained with funding from local road grants. (Photo by Renee Gross/KBBI)

For Kachemak City residents, DIY roadwork beats higher taxes

Kachemak City in the southern Kenai Peninsula offers grants to residents to fix roads themselves. Some residents say DIY roadwork beats higher taxes.

This school district in Sitka has already adopted Next Generation Science Standards. (Photo by Elizabeth Jenkins/Alaska’s Energy Desk)

Will Alaska endorse climate science education?

Alaska could be joining dozens of other states by adopting the framework of Next Generation Science Standards. On Friday, the State Board of Education unanimously approved a draft slated for public comment.

Both the interior and exterior of Sitka’s wastewater treatment plant are in need of a revamp, after environmental factors caused deterioration (Photo by Katherine Rose)

AK: Sludge, scum and grit take toll on Sitka’s aging wastewater facility

Ever wonder what happens when you flush? At Sitka’s wastewater treatment plant, a $10 million dollar revitalization project is in the works for the facility that was built almost 40 years ago.

Sitka Police Department (Photo by Karla James/KCAW)

Embattled Sitka Police Department needs new, modern building, leaders say

Sitka's police building, or lack thereof, may be a contributing factor to low staff morale and the department’s ability to attract new officers, according to department leaders.

Sen. Natasha von Imhof, R-Anchorage, co-chair of the Senate Finance Committee, takes part in a wide-ranging discussion about how the state calculates the Alaska Permanent Fund dividend on Wednesday. The conversation, scheduled as a stand-alone agenda item involving no official action, took place during a committee meeting at the Capitol in Juneau. (Photo by Skip Gray/360 North)

Alaska state senators say PFD formula could be changed

Splitting the draw from permanent fund earnings between government and dividends would make dividends more predictable.

Authorities declined to charge trooper who killed Nikolaevsk man, they never told his family

More than a year after a Nikolaevsk man was killed by an Alaska State Trooper, the family is still seeking answers.

UA president Jim Johnsen delivers his fourth State of the University address. (KUAC photo)

UA president Johnsen highlights achievements, challenges and budget woes during State of University address

UA President Jim Johnsen gave his fourth “State of the University” address on Tuesday, showcasing achievements and listing challenges. Johnsen also talked about funding woes.

Bethel resident Vicki Malone testifies against Gov. Dunleavy's budget on March 23, 2019. (Photo credit Katie Basile / KYUK)

Opposition strong in Dunleavy budget testimony in Bethel

Twenty-five people came out to testify about Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed budget to a full room in Bethel on Saturday.

Hundreds of people rallied in downtown Anchorage in protest of Governor Mike Dunleavy's budget proposal. (Photo by Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage)

Dunleavy gives budget pitch as hundreds rally outside in Anchorage

As the governor made his case for drastic changes to the state's budget, a crowd outside railed against cuts to services like education, healthcare, and the ferry system.

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