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Hooper Bay families displaced by storm seek sustainable housing
A Hooper Bay leader says federal temporary housing provided after a fire years ago was inadequate and "not meant for the Arctic."
As the storm raged, a mad rush to keep the power on in Hooper Bay
Parts of Hooper Bay were without power for about 36 hours during the storm, but the situation could have been far worse — if not for the work of two local power plant operators.
Chevak subsistence gear ‘strewn all over the place’ by storm
Reporter Emily Schwing discusses Chevak's response to damaged boats and water contamination from last weekend's storm.
‘Our lives are at stake’: Shaktoolik residents seek aid to rebuild berm lost in storm
People in Shaktoolik are back in their homes after many evacuated to the school when the remnants of Typhoon Merbok hit Western Alaska over...
Alaska can expect more big storms like September’s ex-typhoon, as ocean continues to warm
The storm that slammed into western Alaska over the weekend was the result of several factors all converging to make it so destructive, including an ocean warmed by climate change.
In Golovin, Alaskans shovel sand out of their homes after historic storm
Golovin residents are in clean-up mode as their community works to restore power, phone service and clear debris. As the floodwaters recede from the...
Dillingham’s housing crisis has teachers sleeping in the school
Dillingham’s housing shortage is acute, but it’s not unique. Across the country, people are struggling to find places they can afford to rent or buy.
Historically powerful storm slams Western Alaska. Here’s what people experienced across hundreds of miles of coastline.
Forecasters have predicted it could be one of the worst storms to hit Western Alaska in recent history.
A historic number of people resettled in Alaska this year. What happens once immigrants, refugees, and migrants arrive? | Alaska Insight
Every year, people resettle in Alaska after escaping conflict in other parts of the world. The reasons they left their homes and the circumstances under which they arrived may be different, but they’re all looking for the same thing – safety and security for their families.
How an Anchorage woman is spreading awareness of FASD by painting rocks
Karen Lomack hopes her outreach helps inform people of how alcohol can affect pregnancy, and reduce the negative stigma of those with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
Mary Peltola makes history as first Alaska Native sworn into Congress
Peltola is also the first woman to serve in Alaska’s sole U.S. House seat.
Joe Gerace’s lies went way beyond Anchorage. Multiple government agencies investigate how they were duped.
The former Anchorage health director deceived not just the city but also a state commission, the Alaska State Defense Force and the state health department. Now they’re investigating how it happened.
Mary Peltola will make history today as she joins Congress. Here’s how to watch live.
Democrat Mary Peltola’s swearing-in is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time Tuesday, with live video on the U.S. House’s website.
Carvers across Southeast Alaska are working on totem poles that will line Juneau’s waterfront
The Sealaska Heritage Institute has invited master carvers from around Southeast Alaska to create 10 totem poles, which should start going up along Juneau’s waterfront next year.
Tomorrow, she becomes Alaska’s Congresswoman. Today, she has a lot to do.
Peltola is drawing an unusual amount of national media attention as the first Alaska Native elected to Congress, and even more because of her special election win over Sarah Palin, a former Alaska governor endorsed by Donald Trump.
High-end coolers wash up on Alaska beaches after Washington cargo spill
Consumer goods from coolers to bike helmets have been washing up on Gulf of Alaska beaches, after a cargo ship spilled 109 shipping containers off Washington last year.
What’s behind the crash in Yukon salmon? Fishery experts discuss factors behind the closures
For thousands of years, Alaska Native people have depended on strong salmon runs to sustain their diets and their culture, but that reliable source of protein is in jeopardy.
Can Gara or Walker unseat Dunleavy in the race for Alaska governor? Analysts say both have a tough, but possible road to victory.
In a ranked-choice election, the two progressive gubernatorial candidates are relying on each other’s second-place votes to win.
Cobalt and Admiral – two harbor seal pups rescued in Kasilof – return to Cook Inlet
Both pups were brought to the Alaska SeaLife Center in June in rough shape – emaciated and dehydrated. Cobalt even had rocks in her stomach.
Mary Peltola becomes first Alaska Native elected to Congress
Peltola will become the first Alaska Native woman to serve in U.S. Congress.