Whooping cough spike reaches epidemic level in Alaska, public health experts warn
The total number of cases reported to the state has reached 286, the most since the last epidemic of 2012. Public health officials say case numbers are rising in Anchorage, but falling statewide.
20.Sep.2024
Bottled water companies and Anchorage’s water utility engage in feud
The president of one of the companies said the utility’s leaders had taken a “scorched earth, take no prisoners, Sherman’s march to the sea” decision-making approach.
20.Sep.2024
NOAA pilots persevere through September weather for critical algae research in Bering Sea
“The goal is to try to get as much data as we can, and then try to see if we can tell if there is a potential harmful algae bloom happening down there," said project lead Jiaxu Xhang.
20.Sep.2024
Alaska’s ferry system receives $177M in federal funds
The funding will go towards operational costs, bringing Wi-Fi to passengers, and replacing the oldest ferry in the fleet.
20.Sep.2024
How are you spending your 2024 PFD? We want to hear from you.
The 2024 PFD will drop into Alaskans' bank accounts next month. And we want to know: What do you plan to do with your check this year?
20.Sep.2024