Nov 21 Why the fattest bear is the picture of health By Vicky Stein Scientists say bears are the “metabolic magicians of the mammalian world.” And someday, the secrets of these bears' cycles may help inform human health, too. Continue reading
Oct 19 Bill Walker, Alaska governor, suspends re-election bid By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press Walker's decision to suspend his campaign came three days after the sudden resignation of Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott over what Walker described as an inappropriate overture toward a woman. Continue reading
Aug 22 Alaska primary sets stage for three-way governor's race By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press During Tuesday's primary, Republican former state Sen. Mike Dunleavy advanced to the general election. Continue reading
Apr 04 5 overlooked politics stories that are worth your time By Saher Khan The 24-hour news cycle is filled with political coverage, but not everything gets the attention it deserves. Here are five politics stories you may have missed in the past week. Continue reading
Mar 07 Watch 3:51 When a baby beluga got stranded, these vets jumped into action By PBS News Hour In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, a team of veterinarians went into overdrive when they discovered a beluga whale calf separated from its mother on a rocky, Alaska beach. Special correspondent Valerie Kern of Alaska Public Media shares… Continue watching
Jan 27 Alaska officials want some state areas out of drilling plan By Dan Joling, Associated Press A delegation requested that most Alaska waters from the state's Panhandle to the Bering Strait be removed from the proposed five-year drilling plan. Continue reading
Jan 23 Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions strike Alaska, Japan and the Philippines By Nsikan Akpan A series of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions struck the Pacific Rim late Monday and early Tuesday. Continue reading
Jan 17 Interior official criticizes parks advisory board that quit out of frustration By Associated Press A U.S. Interior Department official has reacted harshly to the resignation of most members of a board that advises it on national parks. Continue reading
Dec 07 Watch 5:18 How did this Alaska wildlife refuge migrate into the GOP tax bill? By PBS News Hour Part of the GOP tax overhaul tax bill that has not gotten a lot of attention is the possibility of opening up a pristine and long-protected part of Alaska to oil extraction. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is 19 millions… Continue watching
Nov 01 Watch 4:39 How the second-busiest U.S. fishing port is powered by wind and water By Rachel Waldholz Kodiak, Alaska, is not only home to abundant fishing grounds, but also to one of the most innovative power grids in the country. As the cost of diesel rose a decade ago, a local electric co-op decided to aim for… Continue watching