“New Arrivals” is Alaska Public Media’s look at the diverse people who move to Anchorage. Each episode we meet a New Arrival from another country, another state, or another part of Alaska. The stories air at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesdays during Morning Edition here on KSKA, Alaska Public Media.
New Arrivals
Alaska appeals judge’s decision upholding Kachemak Bay jet ski ban
The State of Alaska is appealing a November decision by Judge Adolf Zeman that reinstated a ban on jet skis in Kachemak Bay.
Air National Guard changes in Alaska could affect national security, civilian rescues
The Alaska Air National Guard flew 159 civilian medical rescue missions last year, often during vicious storms that kept air ambulances grounded.
Wildfire smoke contributes to thousands of deaths each year in the U.S.
Two new studies show the unseen toll smoke is taking on people across the country. Climate change is likely to make the problem even bigger.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Gov. Dunleavy's preferred dividend is larger than what's in the budget. Plus, food that Alaskans harvest are contaminated by mircoplastics.
Alaska Senate rolls out operating budget with roughly $1,300 PFD plus energy relief check
Sen. Bert Stedman said the state has been "blessed" the last couple of years by high oil prices — but warned high prices won't last forever.
Medication is an important tool for people struggling with alcohol addiction in Alaska
There are more options than ever for treating alcohol use disorder in Alaska, including several medications that can make it easier for some people to reduce or stop drinking.
With a decision on Ambler looming, the Kobuk River makes a list of endangered rivers
Advocates say the Ambler Road and mining projects risk contaminating the Kobuk River watershed and hurting the region’s subsistence species.
Anchorage asked to be bear aware after Government Hill encounter
Reports of residents surrounding a black bear to take photos Monday have police and biologists urging people to give wildlife a wide berth.
Senate kills articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas
The Senate has rejected both articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, swiftly ending his trial.
Forecast shows breakup on the Yukon and Kuskokwim rivers may be delayed this year
Alaska-Pacific River Forecast Center staff say spring breakup of ice on the Western Alaska rivers could happen a few days later than usual this year.