Alaska
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Alaska's 'Paper Protections': The Dangerous Gap in Psychiatric Patient Oversight
A December 2023 admission reveals that most of Alaska's locked psychiatric units operate without any external enforcemen...
Tradition Meets Tech: The Alaska State Fair Blends Heritage with Innovation
From 1990s kettle corn to modern drone shows, the Alaska State Fair blends agricultural roots with new-age attractions t...
Juneau's Mendenhall River Flood: A Narrow Escape from Disaster
While the Mendenhall River crested below predictions on August 13, the event highlights critical gaps in Juneau's flood ...
The Alaska Voting Divide: Urban Surge vs. Rural Barriers
While urban Alaskans cast thousands of early ballots, rural Native communities face a steep climb to the polls due to st...
The Long Road Back to Kwigillingok: Resilience Amidst Alaska's Climate Crisis
Six months after ex-Typhoon Halong devastated their village, residents like Lydia Tucker and Nellie Manchauk return to r...
Alaska’s New Military Office: A Strategic Play for a $7 Billion Defense Windfall
Governor Mike Dunleavy is launching a specialized office to coordinate Alaska's growing relationship with federal milita...
Boutique Luxury, Common Bacteria: The National Geographic Sea Bird's Health Crisis
A recurring gastrointestinal outbreak on a high-end Alaskan expedition ship raises questions about sanitation on small-s...
Oil Windfalls and 683 Bills: Inside the Alaska Legislature's High-Velocity Finish
An unexpected revenue surge and geopolitical volatility transformed the final days of the Alaska legislative session int...
Alaska's Crime Package Passes Unanimously, but Process Raises Red Flags
Gov. Dunleavy will not veto a sweeping crime bill that toughens hit-and-run sentences and criminalizes AI-generated chil...
Helen Wilson Triumphs Over Injury to Win Alaska's Gold Nugget Triathlon
Despite a bike collision and fractures, Helen Wilson emerged victorious in the 42nd annual Alaska Women's Gold Nugget Tr...
Anchorage’s Russian Jack Park blooms with Memorial Day preparations
Thousands of flowers in Russian Jack Park are nearing full bloom, ready for planting ahead of Memorial Day.
Alaska's Midnight Sun: A Test of Endurance and Beauty
Utqiaġvik, Alaska, enters 84 days of perpetual daylight, marking the longest midnight sun season in the U.S.
Alaska Walk Honors Missing & Murdered Indigenous People
A powerful walk was held at the University of Alaska Anchorage to honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous People and deman...
Anchorage Assembly Approves Settlement Disclosure Rules
The Anchorage Assembly has adopted new rules regarding the public disclosure of legal settlements, balancing transparenc...
Alaska Schools in Crisis: Dunleavy's Cuts & Cybercrime
Analysis reveals systematic underfunding of Alaska's public schools under Governor Dunleavy, coupled with a surge in cyb...
Alaska Education & Teacher Retirement: A Critical Update
Alaska is grappling with an education crisis fueled by staffing shortages and inadequate teacher retirement plans. A new...
Alaska Hikes: Back-to-Back Rescues Near Anchorage
Two separate rescue operations near Anchorage’s Glen Alps – an avalanche and a stranded hiker – underscore the dangers o...
Alaska Pension Reform Bill Advances with Local Opt-Out
An Alaska bill to restore defined benefit pensions for public employees passed a Senate committee with amendments. Local...
Alaska Man Charged After Village Blackout
A 28-year-old Alaskan man faces multiple charges after allegedly terrorizing residents of Gambell and causing a five-hou...
Alaska Toddler Dies in Ice Fall – Safety Warning Issued
A three-year-old child died after falling through ice near Goodnews Bay, Alaska, prompting safety warnings about unstabl...
Alaska PFD Set at $1,000: Budget Debate Continues
Alaska lawmakers have approved a $1,000 Permanent Fund Dividend, the lowest inflation-adjusted amount in state history. ...
Anchorage Assembly Race: Recount to Decide District 4
A recount is scheduled in the extremely close Anchorage Assembly District 4 race between Janice Park and Dave Donley, se...
Alaska Senate Boosts Infrastructure & School Funds
The Alaska Senate Finance Committee approved a $250M capital budget, significantly increasing funding for school repairs...