COVID-19 outbreak among Anchorage’s homeless points to gaps in testing strategy
Experts say the lack of a national testing strategy has led to unnecessary deaths of people experiencing homelessness.
Calls for service plummet amid new strategy at Anchorage shelter
News of the program's apparent success took some elected officials by surprise at an Assembly meeting Wednesday. Listen now
Parenting with love and limits
Pushing back against the authority of parents is a normal part of the individuation process for teens. These behaviors can usually be handled with patience, discipline, and love.
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NPR Tiny Desk Contest winner Quinn Christopherson reflects on his newfound fame
Christopherson had never toured anywhere outside of Anchorage before winning the contest. And even though he was born and raised in Alaska, this was his first time visiting Juneau.
Matthew Failor wins blistering fast Kuskokwim 300
Matthew Failor won the Kuskokwim 300 with 11 dogs in harness, setting a new race record at 7:02 a.m. Sunday.
Palmer High School temporarily closed after single confirmed COVID-19 case
The district will provide an update on the length of the closure Tuesday evening.
Renewable energy competition wants Alaskans to ‘fail fast’ to eventually find ‘gold’
In late March, Volt49's organizers assigned a unique challenge related to renewable energy in Alaska to four teams across the state, and they have had five weeks to solve it. Listen now
Help for those in need for the holiday season
The lead up to the holidays can be fun and exciting, but it can also be stressful and lonely. Financial pressure in the season of gifts and big meals can strain family budgets and what about those who are alone? On the next Talk of Alaska we'll hear from community members who help connect people to everything from food and housing to job assistance and friendship. Listen now
Excitement and betrayal: families and teachers react to Anchorage plan to return to classrooms
As families await more details from the district, they’re trying to figure out what this plan means for them.
Low tide reveals Alutiiq fishing method in Kodiak
A Kodiak archaeologist said there may be the remains of a historic Alutiiq fish trap on the north end of Kodiak Island. He said those types of man-made formations are rare to discover in the region. Listen now
Sitka salmon fleet to Governor Walker: “Don’t sign a bad treaty”
Sitka’s salmon fishermen are worried about the state’s strategy for renegotiating the Pacific Salmon Treaty. That’s the document between the United States and Canada that allocates the king salmon harvest across borders and expires at the end of the year. Listen now
Should Alaska consider ranked choice voting? Hear a debate about Ballot Measure 2
This week on Addressing Alaskans we hear a debate about Ballot Measure 2 and we balance out some arguments from a previous Addressing Alaskans regarding Ballot Measure 1.
Slow Fall Chum Run Leaves Yukon Smokehouses Empty
Slow fall chum runs have kept subsistence fisherman from being too active on the Yukon River this past week, but as Chinook continue crossing the border, officials say their numbers are well above escapement goals.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, June 26, 2017
CBO sees peril in Senate bill for uncrowded regions; Trump's Interior secretary takes first baby step on King Cove road; More Alaskans mauled by bears; Wilderness race cancelled due to bear mauling; Chilkat weaver receives national folk art honor; Chitina dip netters can now catch salon in Copper River after spring ban; Low tide reveals Alutiiq fishing method in Kodiak; New treasure trove of Inupiat recordings being assessed for possible digital use; Talkeetna’s inaugural Pride celebration draws a crowd; Study examines the ripple effect of charter operators' choices; Man becomes first person to Race to Alaska on a stand-up paddle board Listen now
Trump to OK cross-border railroad line from Alaska to Canada
1,600-mile rail line from Alberta to Alaska would move potash, sulfur, bitumen, and other products from Canada to Alaska where it could be exported overseas.
Group seeking Dunleavy recall submits signatures
The Recall Dunleavy group needed 28,501 signatures as part of its application. It says it collected about 49,000.
Dunleavy appointee resigns after being accused of lying about his credentials
After less than two months on the job, Department of Revenue Commissioner John Quick has resigned.
For Sen. Sullivan, the Capitol becomes a pressure cooker as Election Day nears
President Trump, Capitol reporters and Senate Democrats put Sen. Sullivan in an awkward spot Thursday.
Centuries-old rattle carved by Tlingit artist sells for $500,000
The rattle is thought to be the work of a woodcarver named Kadjisdu.axch, who lived in a village near modern-day Wrangell 200 years ago.