Anchorage residents gather to remember a 16-year-old killed by police. Plus, Alaskans weigh in on the upcoming election. And, already strapped for child care, some Juneau providers had to scramble after a home daycare flooded.
Two troopers are charged with assault after arresting the wrong man in Kenai. Plus, an Eagle River Republican running for reelection faces opposition from within her own party. And, Anchorage students head back to school.
The family of a man killed by Anchorage police earlier this summer is suing the officers who shot him. Plus, researchers visit Alaska to study Alzheimer's disease among Pacific Islanders and Indigenous Alaskans. And, Vietnam Veterans get reacquainted with historic aircraft still used in Talkeetna.
A widespread power outage in Southcentral renews calls for emergency preparedness. Plus, Fairbanks scientists find methane from thawing permafrost in a place they had not suspected. And, new Latin-American restaurants highlight Alaska's growing Hispanic community.
Disabled Alaskans sue a state-appointed guardian for alleged neglect and financial abuse. Plus, the family of a man fatally shot by an Alaska State Trooper question whether the shooting was justified. And, a busy child care provider is in danger of closing due to rising costs and lagging state subsidies.
A group is working to restore some campaign finance limits that were struck down in 2021. Plus, a Coast Guard icebreaker returns from patrol early due to mechanical issues. And, Kodiak residents celebrate the "Trusty" Tustumena's 60 years on the Alaska Marine Highway.
Consumer rights advocates question a huge grocery chain merger headed to court later this month. Plus, after record-breaking wetness last month, heavy rainfall causes flooding in Southcentral. And, near-90-degree temperatures bake the North Slope and set all-time highs.
Gov. Dunleavy issues a state disaster declaration after record glacial-outburst flooding in Juneau. Plus, a District Court Judge rules that challenged Mat-Su school library books must be returned to shelves. And, far removed from the road system, Bethel residents find odds and ends at the local landfill.
Record-breaking glacial outburst flooding in Juneau prompts evacuations. Plus, the Alaska Permanent Fund is on course for a fiscal crisis. And, a Somali immigrant shares his story — and joy — as he becomes a U.S. citizen.
Juneau residents brace for glacial-lake outburst flooding. Plus, a flight near Alaska's airspace indicates a growing partnership between Russia and China. And, Sitkans remember the life of Chuck Miller, a Tlingit culture bearer beloved by his community.
The education funding veto takes center stage in the competitive race for a rural House seat. Plus, an Alaska congressional candidate is running his campaign from a federal prison in New York. And, Parks and Rec employees clean Kenai beach after the fast and furious dipnet season.
New school start times have Anchorage families wondering where they’ll find care for young kids. Plus, cases of whooping cough are on the rise in Alaska. And, Seldovia hosts a summer concert series on the water.
Some state lawmakers criticize Gov. Dunleavy's veto of Alaska Reads Act funding. Plus, the state clears Anchorage police officers in a man's fatal shooting. And, a webcam brings bears of the Tongass National Forest to the world.
Almost two dozen cases handled by former Judge Joshua Kindred are under review. Plus, illegal fishing in Bristol Bay prompts an emergency closure. And, a new food truck brings Puerto Rican flavors to the Kenai Peninsula.
Federal funding will help restore salmon habitat in Southeast streams. Plus, a tribal housing authority is bringing more affordable units to Anchorage. And, families in Bristol Bay pass along fishing wisdom from one generation to the next.
Family of a missing woman believe she's another victim of an already convicted killer. Plus, a devastating invasive plant is spreading in Southeast. And, dipnetters flock to the Kenai River to haul in some sockeye salmon.
Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance identifies challenges facing the city in her first month on the job. Plus, a Juneau health care facility for children in crisis closes less than a year after it opened. And, a Facebook group helps connect teens with odd jobs during the summer.
An ash cloud from a volcanic eruption in Russia is heading toward Alaska. Plus, Anchorage's new Chief Administrative Officer says staffing shortages are a major challenge. And, Kenai Peninsula residents reduce fish waste by turning salmon skins into salmon leather.
Congresswoman Mary Peltola declines to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for President. Plus, fisheries experts say the rising cost of doing business is pricing people out of the industry. And, an insect outbreak turned out to be valuable to the Tongass National Forest.
Alaska Democrats quickly rally support around Kamala Harris after President Joe Biden ends his bid for reelection. Plus, what will the Supreme Court's rollback of the Chevron deference mean for Alaska fisheries? And, a nonprofit is expanding the protected wetlands at Potter Marsh in Anchorage.
Alaska institutions face disruptions caused by a chaotic software update. Plus, arguments in a lawsuit over the Southeast Alaska king salmon troll fishery open in California. And, a group in Sitka starts construction on supportive housing for homeless residents.
Juneau residents express frustration after a beloved homeless man is killed by police. Plus, a floating fish processor in Bristol Bay returns to full capacity after a fire. And, three women are honored for documenting Yup'ik oral history.
The state's lengthy review of police shooting footage draws criticism from the Assistant Attorney General. Plus, a Cook Inlet lease sale is on hold to consider the impact on endangered whales. And, the first ever Miss WEIO from Emmonak is crowned in Fairbanks.
Alaska's lieutenant governor makes her case for Congress. Also, Susitna Valley fishers see record low king salmon runs in what was once a vibrant fishery. And, Alaska Native students connect to their cultures in Kotzebue.
Police shoot an armed man in Downtown Juneau. Also, An Anchorage nonprofit hopes tiny homes will help shelter homeless residents. And, Anchorage police propose a 45-day timeline to release body camera footage of critical incidents.
A judge sentences Brian Smith to 226 years behind bars for murdering two Alaska Native women. Also, an advocacy group in Anchorage calls for a new police review board. And there's been another sighting in Fairbanks of a mass of gnat larvae that looks like a snake.
King Cove residents contemplate an uncertain future after the town's fish processing plant shuts down. Plus, Kuskokwim River groups say trawlers are damaging their fisheries and call on federal officials to take action. And, mountain bikers enjoy the opening of new singletrack trails in Anchorage.
A study shows Juneau's single-family homes are the most expensive in the state. Plus, federal investigators are looking at the flight path of a plane that crashed last month. And, Nome residents remember a former mayor with a headstone in his honor.
Alaska U.S. Senators condemn resigned Judge Joshua Kindred's behavior. Plus, an Anchorage jobs report says employers are looking for more skilled trade workers. And, a program in Kotzebue teaches people how to find and identify edible plants around them.
The ACLU says the corrections department is restricting inmates' access to private conversations with attorneys. Plus, the state's largest newspaper will reduce its printing schedule to two days a week. And, archaeologists find ancient bones from dogs and fish at a site near Delta Junction.
