Oct 29 The ability to vote isn't always guaranteed in Alaska's far-flung Native villages By Mark Thiessen, Becky Bohrer, Gene Johnson, Associated Press A shuttered polling station represents just the latest example of persistent voting challenges in Alaska’s remote Native villages, a collection of more than 200 far-flung communities that dot the nation's largest state. Continue reading
Oct 09 'Fat Bear' champ Grazer beats Chunk, the behemoth that killed her cub By Mark Thiessen, Associated Press In a storyline better befitting a melodrama than a popularity vote, Grazer won her second Fat Bear Contest Tuesday. Continue reading
Sep 19 Alaska man charged with making threats to kill Supreme Court justices By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press An Alaska man accused of sending graphic threats to injure and kill six Supreme Court justices and some of their family members has been indicted on federal charges. Continue reading
Jul 01 Wildfire temporarily closes entrance to Alaska's Denali National Park By Mark Thiessen, Associated Press Cars were turned around at the park’s only entrance, tour buses were canceled and public facilities, including the visitor’s center, were closed at the park, which is about a five-hour drive north of Anchorage. Continue reading
May 29 Watch 11:54 How open primaries and ranked-choice voting can help break partisan gridlock By Judy Woodruff, Connor Seitchik, Christine Romo How the parties select their candidates is a major factor in the increasing partisanship we've seen in recent years. Recently, Alaska has been trying something different. It's already showing results but facing some resistance. Judy Woodruff traveled there for her… Continue watching
Apr 19 Biden administration restricts oil and gas leasing in 13 million acres of Alaska's petroleum reserve By Becky Bohrer, Matthew Daly, Associated Press The American Petroleum Institute says the rules limit development in a region "intended by Congress to bolster America's energy security."… Continue reading
Apr 13 Biden wins Wyoming's caucuses as Alaska Democrats cast their votes for the nomination By Becky Bohrer, Mead Gruver, Associated Press President Joe Biden nudged further ahead in the Democratic nomination for reelection by winning the party caucuses in Wyoming and was the only choice on the ballot later Saturday in Alaska. Continue reading
Mar 06 Trump wins Alaska caucuses, AP says By Associated Press Donald Trump wins the Republican presidential caucuses in Alaska. Continue reading
Feb 13 What is Alaskapox? Here's a quick guide By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Alaskapox was discovered in 2015 in a woman who lived near Fairbanks, Alaska. Continue reading
Dec 03 Watch 4:03 How studying arctic ground squirrels can help advance human brain health By Kavitha George, Alaska Public Media When arctic ground squirrels hibernate for the winter, they can lower their body temperatures to freezing levels and stay dormant for up to eight months. Researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks are studying how these animals survive on the… Continue watching