Mayowa Aina, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
After 18 months of negotiations, Mat-Su teachers move closer to a strike
All members of the Mat-Su teachers union are eligible to vote over the next few days on whether to go on strike. The district will have 72-hours notice before a strike takes place.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, September 14, 2020
Alaska leaders talk about what they've learned about COVID, six months into the Pandemic. And, a Kodiak man camps outside of Anchorage’s Providence Hospital in hopes of seeing his daughter in the intensive care unit. Plus, the pandemic forces a village in Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta to fight a fire on its own.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, September 11, 2020
Alaska tribes go to court to exclude Alaska Native Corporations from CARES Act relief funds. And, a rare animal surprises Bristol Bay residents. Plus, an Anchorage woman commemorates 9/11.
When will the Anchorage School District reopen to students? Possibly mid-October, district says
Superintendent Deena Bishop says the decreasing number of covid cases in the city is a good sign for resuming in person learning.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, September 10, 2020
The woman propositioned by former Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallot, tells her story to the Anchorage Daily News. And, Senator Lisa Murkowski on reports that President Trump downplayed the danger of the pandemic. Plus, the Anchorage School District moves to get kids back into classrooms.
With ‘baskets of love’ Anchorage woman marks 17th year of 9/11 memorial project
Donna Baker has become a familiar face at fire stations across the city with her annual appreciation effort.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, September 9, 2020
A federal judge blocks a request to require an absentee ballot application be sent to every Alaskan voter. And, the oil industry isn't worried about several lawsuits over drilling in ANWR and the NPR-A. Plus, Juneau struggles to find a place for its cold weather homeless shelter.
Anchorage School District principals to administrators: ‘We’re fed up.’
Anchorage School District principals expressed frustration and dissatisfaction about the way the school year has started at the ASD School Board meeting Tuesday.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, September 8, 2020
What can we learn about how Alaskans are experiencing unemployment? And, a new podcast with a familiar voice explores climate change solutions in the U.S and beyond. Plus, competitive video gaming grows at University of Alaska Fairbanks.
State health officials prepare for COVID-19 vaccine in coming months, despite ‘unlikely’ timeline
The federal government says states should prepare for a vaccine to be available by the end of October but top advisors say that timeline is 'extremely unlikely.'
Hundreds gather in Anchorage to commemorate ‘March on Washington’ anniversary
While some hecklers attended, the event remained peaceful and it was quiet.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, September 7, 2020
Hundreds gather in Anchorage for the anniversary of the March on Washington. And, how pandemic misinformation is playing out in Alaska. Plus, two winter sports groups are battling over trail access in Juneau.
For Alaska’s rural children, distance learning exposes gaps in internet equity
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The new school year is underway in Alaska and the majority of the state's students are attending school online. While online education is a challenge for any district that's used to brick and mortar...
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, September 3, 2020
Climate change is drawing more pink salmon to the Arctic Ocean. And, Juneau's annual pride week drag show adapts to social distancing requirements. Plus, more activity in Alaska's parks highlights the need for maintenance funds.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday September 2, 2020
Student athletes at the University of Alaska Anchorage try to save their sports programs. And, seafood workers in Petersburg discuss living on a closed campus all season. Plus, the chemistry and health benefits of blueberries.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Climate change is disrupting operations at the Red Dog Mine - and costing millions of dollars. And, students across the state test positive for COVID-19 as school starts. Plus, Southeast Alaska's heavy rains are making some people feel … heavy.
Cluster of COVID-19 cases closes three schools in Mat-Su School District
Students at those schools will be learning online while the schools are sanitized and a contact tracing investigation begins.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, August 31, 2020
North Pole state Senator John Coghill trails in his primary race by 14 votes. And, a Southwest Alaska village helps a medevac plane land in the dark. Plus, Juneau is no stranger to rain- but this summer has been exceptional.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, August 28, 2020
Federal officials investigate an interaction between the Russian military and Bering Sea fishing vessels. And, a man falsely accused of a murder in Sitka seeks compensation. Plus, re-imagined magazine covers start a new conversation about the Roadless Rule.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, August 27, 2020
The opening of the first cold case office in Alaska focused on Missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives. And, the Anchorage Assembly bans conversion therapy for minors. Plus, pushback from Alaska mail carriers on statements by the postmaster general.