Alaska university gets funding for critical minerals center
The organization will be located at and led by UAF’s Geophysical Institute and will work with more than 40 partners, said Steve Masterman, the university faculty member who helped lead…
Three cases of cyclosporiasis recorded in Alaska since May
Epidemiologists don't know yet whether the cases are part of the national outbreak centered in the Midwest. They urge Alaskans to wash fruits and veggies and get tested if sick.
4 thorny questions in the ongoing Alaska LNG tax debate from Tuesday’s ‘Talk of Alaska’
Two lawmakers who have been vocal advocates in the debate over a bill offering tax breaks for the Alaska LNG project joined "Talk of Alaska" on Tuesday.
High housing costs are behind increasing homelessness in Girdwood, outreach workers say
The problem is less visible than in nearby Anchorage because unhoused people are employed, and mostly sleeping in their vehicles.
New Alaska law will allow pharmacists to provide more healthcare
Lawmakers overrode a Gov. Dunleavy veto to pass a law that expands what pharmacists can do in the state. Experts say it will allow more Alaskans to access lifesaving care…
The long fight for independence in St. Paul, one of Alaska’s most remote communities
How the Pribilof community fought for centuries for their freedom.
A new model could help predict rusting rivers in Alaska, researchers say
The phenomenon known as "rusting rivers" happens when once-clear streams release highly acidic and metal-laden water, which pose a direct threat to fish and vegetation. It's happening throughout Alaska's Brooks…
To vote in Alaska’s primary elections, residents must register by July 19 — here’s how
Alaska’s primary election is Tuesday August 18, when voters will mark their ballots to choose among candidates for governor, legislators in the Alaska House and Senate, and representatives in the…
Juneau secures $12.1M federal grant for Fred Meyer intersection improvements
Improvements include a new traffic light, dual left-turn lanes from Egan Drive, and pedestrian crossings on both sides of Egan Drive and across Yandukin Drive.
Yearling bear euthanized after being shot out of a tree in downtown Juneau
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game euthanized the black bear after it was “mortally wounded” by a resident near Willoughby Ave. on Thursday morning.