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Alaska’s embattled economic development agency approves $700,000 PR budget
The state agency leading some of Alaska’s most polarizing development projects has approved a new communications budget, saying it needs to do a better job telling its own story amid attacks from critics.
Apr 213 min read


Trump’s DOJ sued over campaign to amass data on millions of voters
Alaska among states that have provided confidential information and agreed to let federal officials flag names for removal.
Apr 214 min read


Juneau organizations submit letters of interest for rural health grant program
New cardiology clinic, improved training and more on the table; advisory council meeting set for this week.
Apr 213 min read


Food from the Forest: New studies show benefit of managing for wild foods
In Southeast, wild foods provide a value of up to $1,691 per rural resident, on average.
Apr 214 min read


Police blotter for April 19
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Apr 211 min read


Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet after abuse of power allegations
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet, the White House said Monday, after multiple allegations of abusing her position’s power, including having an affair with a subordinate and drinking alcohol on the job.
Apr 214 min read


Alaska Senate advances resolution asking federal policymakers to protect visa programs
The Alaska Senate advanced a resolution Monday to preserve three work visas to support Alaska’s economic security.
Apr 212 min read


Overturning of mining ban in Minnesota has Southeast Alaska tribal leaders worried about similar actions
U.S. Senate’s 50-49 vote, with both of Alaska’s senators in favor, reverses a 20-year mining moratorium near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Apr 203 min read


Alaska Senate advances bill to ban certain food dyes in school meals
The Alaska Senate passed a bill Monday that would ban public schools in Alaska from serving certain food dyes in school breakfasts or lunches.
Apr 202 min read


Alaska governor's race survey: health care costs, and candidates' own premium payments
Candidates tell us what they pay for their health insurance, and how they'd tackle high costs in Alaska.
Apr 2010 min read


Investigation into massage parlors in Alaska leads to arrests on felony sex trafficking charges
Multiple law enforcement agencies arrested seven people in Anchorage and the Matanuska-Susitna Valley last week on charges of sex trafficking after a yearlong investigation found that multiple massage parlors were fronts for criminal enterprises.
Apr 202 min read


Cooking for Pleasure: Pork Ragu
That evening, served with pasta and lots of Parmesan cheese, it was great.
Apr 203 min read
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