Tough road for early Alaska truckers
Editor's note: Al Clayton, who died in 2008, recounted his Alaskan truck driving experiences to his daughter, Maraley McMichael, in 2005. She has written and submitted the story in two parts, this being the second part. Once I sold my food goods, I started thinking, what am I...
Fairbanks, Alaska-A Winter Adventure Awaits
Living in Ohio, many of my family and friends flock to Florida for their annual vacations. And can you blame them? From a tropical climate to sandy beaches, Florida has a lot to offer both visitors and residents alike. But what about a different lifestyle? One with crisp...
Anchorage Salary Study Delay Frustrates Lawmakers Amid Staffing Crisis
Governor Mike Dunleavy’s administration postponed the Alaska salary study’s release, which was initially expected in June 2024, due to missing data. Officials classified an early draft in June, making it inaccessible to legislators and the public. The study, funded with $1...
Alaska’s $1,312 Stimulus Payment to Arrive on February 16 – Who Is Eligible?
Race Day Live For residents of Alaska, a much-needed financial boost is on the way. The $1,312 Special Stimulus Payment is set to arrive for […]
‘The best job in Alaska’: 30 years of writing about Alaska science
When I was drinking coffee with a cab-driving-author friend of the same vintage last week, he said of my occupation: “It’s the best job in Alaska.”. After a few seconds of pondering, I nodded. It has been 11,000 days since Oct. 25, 1994. That’s when I wrote my...
Winter Storm Warnings for 12 States As 48 Inches of Snow To Hit
Winter weather warnings have been issued in Washington, Colorado, Idaho, California, Utah, Nevada, Oregon, Montana, Wyoming, Minnesota, Alaska, and Michigan.
Alaska law enforcement seizures of illegal alcohol quadrupled last year
Alaska law enforcement officials say statewide drug enforcement actions focused on mail service resulted in the seizure of more than four times as much alcohol in 2024 than in 2023. Officials seized more than 8,500 liters of distilled spirits, malted beverages and wine,...
Governor Dunleavy introduces education reform plan with funding, incentives
Governor Mike Dunleavy has unveiled a comprehensive education reform plan aimed at improving outcomes for Alaska students. The proposal includes a mix of funding increases, policy changes, and incentives designed to enhance the education system statewide. On Friday, Governor...
Free For All: The Public Library – Community Screenings Across Alaska
Alaska Public Media is proud to partner with Independent Lens and libraries across Alaska to bring you free screenings of the inspiring new documentary Free For All: The Public Library. This film showcases the history and enduring importance of public libraries as a sanctuary...
New guide for kelp farmers chronicles more than 100 kinds of seaweed found in...
The waters of Southeast Alaska are an ideal environment to grow species ranging from Pacific oysters to ribbon kelp. But growing them successfully requires in-depth knowledge of dozens of species — where they grow, when they grow, and under what conditions. A new tool aims to...
