Anchorage officials consider what to do after a record-tying number of pedestrian deaths. Plus, a woman's death has Bethel residents searching for answers. And, a fencing club keeps Kenai residents active in the winter months.
Alaska Tribal groups sue the federal agency that manages pollock fishing. Plus, Iditarod officials mourn the death of the race's longtime veterinarian. And, a researcher aims to correct the record on how humans first arrived on the continent.
An unusually large amount of king salmon bycatch causes the sudden closure of a pollock fishery. Plus, Alaska's low vaccination rates have health care officials concerned. And, at a time when most print products are dying out, Anchorage's Korean newspapers are thriving.
Congress passes a bill to keep government funded until mid December. Plus, Anchorage Police reckon with the increase in fatal police shootings. And, Wasilla's only book store hosts an event celebrating banned books.
Valdez struggles with a lack of childcare, as other Alaska cities see similar shortages. Plus, health care providers deliver immunizations for RSV in Western Alaska. And, high school students in Bethel use a magnet to retrieve hidden treasures from the river.
A Sitka internet outage leads experts to consider solutions more broadly. Plus, a contractor cleans hundreds of gallons of fuel dumped by a fighter jet near Salcha. And, a Maori man highlights Indigenous knowledge at a tribal climate conference.
With a growing focus on mental health, Anchorage police hope a new law will help officers connect to resources. Plus, Quakers from Oregon return artifacts and apologize to Tlingit Tribal members in Kake. And, locally-grown produce takes the spotlight at Soldotna's Harvest Moon Festival.
Anchorage officials release a winter shelter plan that would put some homeless residents in private rooms. Plus, federal funding will help bolster the state's marine highway system and build a new ferry. And, local influencers showcase the Alaska lifestyle on social media.
Health officials monitor a rapid rise in cases of whooping cough. Plus, some Juneau residents receive duplicate ballots after a snafu with the printing company. And, the U.S. Forest Service is building more public use cabins that are easier to access.
Congress discusses national security amid increased Russian presence off Alaska's coast. Plus, the federal government is withholding millions in education funding from the state. And, after nearly 150 years, Unalaska residents welcome an honored guest.
A string of plane crashes leaves seven dead over the weekend. Plus, unsubstantiated threats posted to social media disrupt two Alaska high schools. And, a Kenai Peninsula salmon derby reinvests in salmon habitat restoration.
Alaska’s U.S. Attorney is under scrutiny after a judge’s sexualized relationships with prosecutors. Plus, a massive graphite mine could open near Nome, if the permitting goes through. And, a summer science camp in Petersburg teaches students about the natural world.
Southeast communities confront a future where deadly landslides may be a new normal. Plus, a new facility opens in Anchorage to house homeless elders. And, students attend Yup'ik immersion charter school classes at a brand-new school building in Bethel.
Anchorage residents share concerns about interactions with police after a string of shootings. Plus, rural librarians cheer the state’s decision to restore funding for a crucial grant. And, a mental health professional thinks the internet outage in Sitka might be a good thing.
Two State Troopers appear in Kenai court after being charged with assault for violently arresting the wrong man. Plus, some Anchorage parents are thrilled about cell phone bans at a growing number of schools. And, Alaska Sea Life Center staff release four harbor seals into Cook Inlet.
The family of a missing Indigenous woman, believed to be a homicide victim, searches for answers. Plus, a Louisiana man is dead after a helicopter crash near King Salmon. And, Sitka residents team up to help staff local libraries.
Gov. Dunleavy vetoes a bipartisan bill that increased access to birth control. Plus, the new head of Anchorage's hydropower utility has a less expensive plan to solve the Eklutna water conundrum. And, students in a remote village on Kodiak Island start the school year with community support.
A lack of new residents drives Alaska's sustained trend of outmigration. Plus, the victim of last month's fatal Ketchikan landslide is remembered as a dedicated community member. And, one man's smashed-up demolition derby car shows people suffering from addiction that recovery is possible.
The ballot is set for November's general election after several Republican candidates drop out. Plus, the ACLU files an injunction to protect a student in their lawsuit over the Mat-Su school district's bathroom policy. And, a Ketchikan biologist uncovers the hidden worlds found in coastal tidepools.
The chum salmon fishery in Kotzebue Sound is the latest to suffer a dramatic crash. Plus, environmental groups criticize a loophole in federal regulation that allows cruise ships to pollute Alaska's waters. And, opioid settlement funds help local recovery organizations hire specialists with lived experience.
City officials work to solve the housing shortage in Valdez. Plus, Sen. Lisa Murkowski visits the site of Sunday's fatal landslide in Ketchikan. And, an Alaska company releases a re-imagined version of the iconic bunny boot.
Experts answer questions from Ketchikan residents four days after a fatal landslide. Plus, a report shows health risks caused by microplastics. And, a permafrost monitoring project puts tools in the hands of local communities to collect their own data.
A former tribal employee is charged with embezzling money. Plus, new research helps Southwest Alaska communities prepare for floods. And, a new career-focused class debuts in Anchorage high schools.
Scientists are looking into the cause of Sunday's deadly landslide in Ketchikan. Plus, voters in the Mat-Su share how they feel about the upcoming election. And, an academy in Anchorage teaches homeless youth how to live independently.
After a fatal landslide in Ketchikan, officials worry about more unstable ground. Plus, Anchorage police shoot a homicide suspect, amid a controversial string of summer shootings. And, celebrating a century of weather observations at Denali National Park.
Republican Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom drops out of the race for Alaska's seat in the U.S. House. Plus, how satellite internet has disrupted traditional telecoms in rural Alaska. And wood bison find a new home in the Interior, but not everybody is welcoming them.
Anchorage elected officials consider changes in response to recent police shootings. Plus, biologists look for a wolf that bit two people, and warn against feeding wild animals. And, summer sled dog tours help sustain Alaska mushers.
Even with low turnout in Tuesday's primary, some candidates are encouraged by the results. Plus, experts convene in Anchorage to help curb stigma about psychedelic therapies. And, grillmasters across Anchorage say community is the secret ingredient.
The youngest female convicted of murder in Alaska wins an appeal, opening the door for others. Plus, an investigation says an Anchorage Police officer's fatal shooting is justified. And, the first ever Miss Alaska Pacific Island pageant is held in Anchorage.
After wind and flooding over the weekend, western Alaska braces for another storm. Plus, Anchorage's police chief responds to outcry after officers shot and killed a teenager. And a class learns that harvesting devil's club is about more than just putting on gloves.
