Alaska’s shortage of early childhood educators just got some help from an unlikely source: a University program that nearly lost its license but came back stronger. The University of Alaska Anchorage’s early childhood program was in trouble in 2019 when it lost important accreditation, leaving hundr
Officials from Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark spoke up after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open for ships. The statement followed a truce worked out in Lebanon, which paused a long-running dispute in the area. The Nordic leaders didn’t just cheer Iran’s words—they stressed that real peace
Alaska’s veteran groups rely heavily on pull-tab games to fund their work, from fixing up buildings to hosting community events. These paper-based games have been the backbone of their income for years. But times have changed. Most people now handle their money, shopping, and social lives through ap
Alaska is losing its public workers faster than it can hire new ones. About 3, 000 jobs are empty right now, which is nearly one‑sixth of all state positions. The loss costs the budget a lot of money in temporary help, bonuses and overtime, and it slows down everything from fire fighting to health
Alaskans lost over $26 million to fraud in 2024, with seniors hit hardest. Scammers often trick victims by pretending to be government officials, using AI to fake official phone numbers. They push people to use crypto kiosks—machines that handle Bitcoin transactions—because once money is sent this w
Alaska has a serious issue with sexual violence, especially against young people. More than half of reported sexual assault victims in 2024 were under 18, and the state leads the nation in rape cases. Shockingly, Alaska also has a high suicide rate, which experts link to sexual assault. Studies show
Alaska’s push for a massive liquified natural gas project has been making headlines, but the fine details keep slipping through the cracks. A recent study by an outside energy group got people talking. Still, the report was made to support new laws, which means it highlights what helps the project w
Alaska’s schools serve over 45, 000 students daily, yet many buildings date back to the 1950s and 60s. These aging facilities face problems like leaky roofs, outdated electrical systems, and limited accessibility. Proposition 1 puts this reality on the ballot, asking voters to approve upgrades that
Alaska’s state budget talks just got heated over how much money each resident should get from the Permanent Fund dividend—a yearly cash payout meant to share oil wealth. A key committee voted 6-5 to move forward with a plan that could send residents around $3, 800 each, but only if they dip deep int
Alaska spends a lot of time saying no to new energy ideas before really thinking them through. Every big project faces the same loud warnings—air will get worse, rivers will be harmed, salmon will vanish—no matter if it’s a road, a mine, or a power plant. But when you look closer, some projects migh
