Abbey Collins, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
Claiming two first ascents, climbing group seeks to create more opportunities for women in the mountains
Last month, an all-female group of mountaineers flew high into the mountains of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. After nine days, they claimed two first ascents of unnamed peaks.
As cruise ships grow, more passengers are headed to Alaska
Across the state, port cities are preparing to welcome a record number of passengers.
Campground closures as state deals with damage from spruce beetles
Earlier this week, the parks department announced the closure of Byers Lake Campground in Denali State Park, and South Rolly Campground in the Nancy Lake State Recreation Area.
Ask an Economist: New year brings new direction for Alaska job numbers
Economists in Alaska forecasted 2019 would be the year the state turns a corner, gaining jobs, after years of recession. The first two months of the year have followed that prediction.
DOT closes popular Seward Highway water spout
The conversation about safety in the area has been going on for many years. Concerns go beyond rockfall, and include the combination of pedestrians crossing the road and high-speed traffic.
Anchorage airport anticipates more passengers this summer
Passenger capacity on planes flying to Anchorage is projected to increase by 6 percent.
EPA report shows increased chemical releases at Red Dog Mine, state pushes back
"Eighty six percent of all release quantities of TRI chemicals reported from region 10 are from the Red Dog Mine," says Alexandra Dunn, the EPA's Assistant Administrator for Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention.
Ask an Economist: How has industry in Alaska changed since 1990?
"One of the biggest ones that really, I would say represents a huge structural change, particularly for Southeast Alaska, was the logging industry," Fried says.
KSKA’s Bede Trantina honored for work in public media
Kameron Perez-Verdia, President and CEO of the Alaska Humanities Forum, presented Trantina the award for distinguished service in community at a ceremony in Juneau earlier this month.
How would a $20M cut affect public schools statewide?
The proposal would need to go-ahead from the legislature before becoming a reality. But school administrators are concerned about the possibility.
Ask an Economist: What does the PFD do for jobs, crime and health in Alaska?
The checks qualified Alaskans receive each year give residents some extra cash. But the Permanent Fund Dividend, or PFD, could have broader impacts, too.
After years of loss, job growth expected in Anchorage in 2019
The biggest takeaway from the AEDC's forecast for the coming year: this recession that's been dragging on since 2015 -- it's probably going to end.
Alaska’s population is down for the second year in a row — why?
More people are leaving Alaska than are moving to the state, leading to overall population decline. That's the major takeaway from data released earlier this month from the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Ask an Economist: What does the partial government shutdown mean for Alaska’s economy?
That's because the federal government is in its third week of a partial shutdown. Around 5,700 people in Alaska work for unfunded federal agencies. So right now, they're furloughed or working without pay.
After years of loss, state economists forecast modest job growth in 2019
In 2019, state economists think Alaska could finally start gaining a modest amount of jobs.
U.S. House Dean Don Young swears in Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Alaska's lone congressman had a ceremonial role in a major transition that happened Thursday in Washington D.C.
How a missed opportunity and unforeseen costs became part of the Alaska Class Ferry story
An additional $30 million is needed before the Hubbard and Tazlina ferries can start sailing, the Anchorage Daily News reports.
Delta flight from Beijing to Seattle diverted to Aleutian island
Flight 128 had a potential engine issue, according to a statement from Delta Air Lines
Ask an Economist: Why are Alaska oil prices higher than the Lower 48?
Alaska oil is selling at a higher price than oil produced in the Lower 48. Why are the prices so different?
Ask an Economist: Earthquake recovery will help economy, but not enough to end recession
Economic activity driven by last month's major earthquake is not going to pull the state out of recession.