$25M gift to bolster rural- and Indigenous-focused medical training in Alaska
The WWAMI medical school program that serves five western states, including Alaska, recently received a $25 million endowment for scholarships to increase the number of physicians in rural and Indigenous…
State of Alaska opens investigation into second Dan Sullivan’s U.S. Senate run
In a letter to Petersburg Sullivan Monday afternoon, Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom, a Republican, alleged the state received “credible allegations” that he did not file in good faith.
Candidates decry high energy prices while in Juneau for Celebration
Though Celebration is no typical summer campaign event — no booths with signs, not a ton of politicking — this year’s still drew a bevy of political candidates to Juneau.
Ambler wildfire is 30% contained
The fire, which started Thursday in Ambler's landfill, was estimated at 1,500 acres by Monday.
Forest Service admits Herbert Glacier cabin cancelled due to mining interests, after previously denying it
The U.S. Forest Service’s initial denial was apparently the result of an internal miscommunication at the agency.
FEMA approves tribal disaster declaration for Kipnuk
The tribe originally applied for the declaration in January, several months after an October 2025 storm destroyed an estimated 90% of homes and led to the mass evacuation of nearly…
Coast Guard rescues family of six on beached boat near Ketchikan
The vessel is still partially submerged while the Coast Guard and its owner work on a salvage plan.
Mat-Su School Board approves teacher concealed carry program
Participants must attend at least 24 hours of training and will receive a $500 stipend meant to help cover their costs.
Federal regulators cut cow harvest amid decline of Western Arctic caribou herd
Regulators also decided to close the harvest for non-local hunters.
Ambler wildfire’s progress has slowed, local officials say
The fire, which started Thursday in Ambler's landfill, had burned around 500 acres by Friday.