Have some heart Alaska; It’s American Heart Month!
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for nearly 1 in 5 deaths, according to the CDC. Kristin George, Executive Director of the American Heart Association Alaska Division, says American Health Month aims to...
Hawaii high school students can still apply for HMSA Kaimana Scholarships
HONOLULU (Island News) – Hawaii high school students still have a chance to apply for Hawaii Medical Service Association’s (HMSA) Kaimana Scholarships!. Students set to graduate in 2025 from a public, private, or independent high school in Hawaii are still able to apply for the...
Lawsuit filed against Eklutna gaming hall a day after media tour
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The State of Alaska filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Native Village of Eklutna, the U.S. Department of the Interior, and the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) for violating the Alaska Native Allotment Act by operating their gaming hall on...
Hawaiʻi Airports System gets upgraded bond rating
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced the state Airports System bond rating was upgraded by Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) to Aa3 from A1 in advance of its upcoming bond issuance. Moody’s cited the Airports System’s strong passenger traffic performance, the...
Kris Fuchigami in San Jose
Hawaiian musician and composer Kris Fuchigami launched his ukulele career at age 13; two years later, he won a major competition on the Big Island and landed a prestigious scholarship. Soon he was headlining bills and playing festivals around the globe. Fuchigami has continued...
10 Famous Singers from Alaska
Alaska, the Last Frontier, isn’t just known for its breathtaking landscapes, rugged wilderness, and untamed beauty—it’s also home to some of the most talented and unique voices in the music world. From soulful folk singers to groundbreaking indie rockers, this northern state...
Alaska’s tuberculosis rate remains elevated, preliminary figures show
Alaska’s rates of tuberculosis (TB) inched up in 2024, continuing the state’s long pattern of having the nation’s highest or nearly highest rates of this respiratory disease, according to preliminary figures. The rate of tuberculosis in 2024 was 12.8 per 100,000 people, up from...
Luxury homes on Maui enjoy Hawaii’s cheapest water. The county wants to change that
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Some of Hawaii’s richest property owners are paying much less for water than the rest of us by taking advantage of privately owned water systems built during the plantation era. The disparities, as well as the need to deal with chronic water shortages...
Hawaiʻi lawmakers still considering year-round legislative session
State lawmakers are considering measures to make Hawaiʻi’s legislative session continue throughout the year, although a Senate committee recently killed a pair of those bills. Senate Bill 733 garnered over 90 pages of written testimony before the Senate Committee on Judiciary...
7 Most Eccentric Towns in Alaska
Have you ever wondered what makes a town truly eccentric? Alaska, known for its rugged wilderness and remote landscapes, is home to several small towns that stand out not just for their beauty but for their quirks. Scattered across Alaska, bordered by Canada to the east, the...