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Derrick Moore has been using his recovery to help youth navigate coming into adulthood by giving presentations and inspiring others to get help when they need it.
Check out Derrick's story here, and meet more people who go above and beyond to strengthen our community at alaskapublic.org/littlebit.
Check out Derrick's story here, and meet more people who go above and beyond to strengthen our community at alaskapublic.org/littlebit.
November 11, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Derrick Moore has been using his recovery to help youth navigate coming into adulthood by giving presentations and inspiring others to get help when they need it.
Check out Derrick's story here, and meet more people who go above and beyond to strengthen our community at alaskapublic.org/littlebit.
Check out Derrick's story here, and meet more people who go above and beyond to strengthen our community at alaskapublic.org/littlebit.
Fairbanks food banks are seeing demands spike as the shutdown disrupts SNAP benefits.
Fairbanks food banks and volunteers race to fight hunger amid shutdown SNAP disruptions
One food bank CEO said that, between benefits lapsing and high winter demand, she expects "a lot of silent hunger behind closed doors."
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November 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Fairbanks food banks are seeing demands spike as the shutdown disrupts SNAP benefits.
For many Yup'ik speakers, mental health terms don't always translate easily. A new glossary is helping bridge that gap with language rooted in culture and understanding.
A new glossary aims to help Yup'ik speakers navigate mental health
The Alaska Institute for Justice launched the resource early, to help people affected by the recent Western Alaska storm.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:05 AM
For many Yup'ik speakers, mental health terms don't always translate easily. A new glossary is helping bridge that gap with language rooted in culture and understanding.
Old WWII military sites still affect daily life in Unalaska — residents are changing what they hunt, fish and eat due to lingering contamination.
Unalaskans are changing their subsistence practices due to WWII contamination
Residents reported changing where they pick berries and plants, and where they hunt birds and fish. Some have stopped harvesting salmon and marine invertebrates entirely.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Old WWII military sites still affect daily life in Unalaska — residents are changing what they hunt, fish and eat due to lingering contamination.
Date-rape drugging is difficult to confirm in Alaska — but state officials and advocates say it’s an ongoing issue, with victims often discovering hours later they were incapacitated. (via Alaska Beacon)
Officials, advocates say date rape drugging difficult to confirm, but an ongoing issue in Alaska
Advocates urge public awareness, say to seek medical care if needed, and to intervene on predatory behavior.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Date-rape drugging is difficult to confirm in Alaska — but state officials and advocates say it’s an ongoing issue, with victims often discovering hours later they were incapacitated. (via Alaska Beacon)
A man was shot and killed in the parking lot of a South Anchorage sports complex Saturday following an argument between parents, authorities say.
Multiple children reportedly witnessed the shooting as soccer ended.
Multiple children reportedly witnessed the shooting as soccer ended.
Man fatally shot during argument between parents outside of Anchorage sports complex, charges say
Multiple children witnessed the shooting in the parking lot outside of the Fox Hollow Golf Course & Sports Dome on Brayton Drive.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:25 PM
A man was shot and killed in the parking lot of a South Anchorage sports complex Saturday following an argument between parents, authorities say.
Multiple children reportedly witnessed the shooting as soccer ended.
Multiple children reportedly witnessed the shooting as soccer ended.
Alaska's parole rates have dropped 79% since 2019 — among the lowest rates in the U.S. Advocates say the system lacks clarity and access to rehab programs. (via Alaska Beacon)
Alaska parole rates are among the lowest in the nation. Advocates want to know why.
At its annual public meeting, the Alaska Board of Parole offered little explanation, but advocates want to know more about their criteria and say more transparency will help reduce recidivism.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Alaska's parole rates have dropped 79% since 2019 — among the lowest rates in the U.S. Advocates say the system lacks clarity and access to rehab programs. (via Alaska Beacon)
The University of Alaska will raise tuition by 4% next year — marking the second straight year of systemwide increases, and a larger hike than administrators recommended.
University of Alaska Board of Regents approves 4% tuition increase for next academic year
The university will increase tuition for the entire system for a second year in a row, and it’s higher than what its administrators recommended.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The University of Alaska will raise tuition by 4% next year — marking the second straight year of systemwide increases, and a larger hike than administrators recommended.
From rebellion to revolution.
The American Revolution, a new six-part series for @pbs.org by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, premieres November 16 on Alaska Public Media TV.
#AmericanRevolutionPBS #documentary #KenBurns
The American Revolution, a new six-part series for @pbs.org by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, premieres November 16 on Alaska Public Media TV.
#AmericanRevolutionPBS #documentary #KenBurns
November 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
From rebellion to revolution.
The American Revolution, a new six-part series for @pbs.org by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, premieres November 16 on Alaska Public Media TV.
#AmericanRevolutionPBS #documentary #KenBurns
The American Revolution, a new six-part series for @pbs.org by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, premieres November 16 on Alaska Public Media TV.
#AmericanRevolutionPBS #documentary #KenBurns
Stay cozy this weekend with The Anchorage Weekender:
➡️ Christmas Bazaar (Fri–Sat)
➡️ Free Museum Night (Fri 6–9) + Veterans free Sunday
➡️ Toy Swap (Sat–Sun)
Plus: makers market, book sale, beer + sea life night in Seward in the full article. Find the full list at alaskapublic.org/weekender
➡️ Christmas Bazaar (Fri–Sat)
➡️ Free Museum Night (Fri 6–9) + Veterans free Sunday
➡️ Toy Swap (Sat–Sun)
Plus: makers market, book sale, beer + sea life night in Seward in the full article. Find the full list at alaskapublic.org/weekender
November 8, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Stay cozy this weekend with The Anchorage Weekender:
➡️ Christmas Bazaar (Fri–Sat)
➡️ Free Museum Night (Fri 6–9) + Veterans free Sunday
➡️ Toy Swap (Sat–Sun)
Plus: makers market, book sale, beer + sea life night in Seward in the full article. Find the full list at alaskapublic.org/weekender
➡️ Christmas Bazaar (Fri–Sat)
➡️ Free Museum Night (Fri 6–9) + Veterans free Sunday
➡️ Toy Swap (Sat–Sun)
Plus: makers market, book sale, beer + sea life night in Seward in the full article. Find the full list at alaskapublic.org/weekender
Former federal judge Joshua Kindred, once appointed for a lifetime post, is now disbarred by the Alaska Supreme Court following a 67-page order citing serious misconduct.
Alaska Supreme Court orders disgraced former federal judge Kindred disbarred
The 67-page order published Friday includes information about former U.S. District Court Judge Joshua Kindred’s inappropriate relationships with two federal prosecutors.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Former federal judge Joshua Kindred, once appointed for a lifetime post, is now disbarred by the Alaska Supreme Court following a 67-page order citing serious misconduct.
While official job numbers are on hold, the signals are mixed some hiring is up, but layoffs are booming and workers say they're losing leverage.
Is the job market getting worse? As the shutdown continues, this is what we know
For the second month in a row, a government report on employment and unemployment has been delayed by the federal shutdown. That leaves analysts looking for other signs to gauge the job market.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
While official job numbers are on hold, the signals are mixed some hiring is up, but layoffs are booming and workers say they're losing leverage.
Join us in-person or virtually for our next Community Advisory Board meeting on Wednesday, November 12 at 6 p.m. to discuss programming at Alaska Public Media and hear about Alaska Public Media’s latest funding updates. Be sure to RSVP 👉 https://akpub.io/11-12-CAB
November 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Join us in-person or virtually for our next Community Advisory Board meeting on Wednesday, November 12 at 6 p.m. to discuss programming at Alaska Public Media and hear about Alaska Public Media’s latest funding updates. Be sure to RSVP 👉 https://akpub.io/11-12-CAB
A proposal to limit potential U.S. airstrikes in Venezuela failed in the Senate — with Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan voting to block it. (via Alaska Beacon)
Sullivan votes to block Senate measure intended to preempt American bombing of Venezuela
Murkowski was one of two Republicans in favor of taking up the issue, saying she’s not convinced by the Trump administration’s justifications.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:20 PM
A proposal to limit potential U.S. airstrikes in Venezuela failed in the Senate — with Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan voting to block it. (via Alaska Beacon)
Schools are where many Alaskans seek safety when disaster strikes. But, many of those same buildings are falling apart, leaving communities vulnerable.
Alaska's public schools serve as emergency shelters. Those buildings are also in crisis
Across Alaska, public schools are often the safest buildings where people can take shelter during disasters. After decades of state neglect, however, some have become emergencies themselves.
akpub.io
November 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Schools are where many Alaskans seek safety when disaster strikes. But, many of those same buildings are falling apart, leaving communities vulnerable.
Seasonal wildland fire outlooks usually don't factor in lightning because local lightning forecasts are difficult and time-consuming to put together. A group of researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is now working to remedy that using machine learning. https://akpub.io/4qOmbK0
Alaska researchers are using AI to help wildfire managers plan for lightning activity
Lightning caused most of the fires that swept across the Interior this summer, burning thousands of acres and dozens of structures.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Seasonal wildland fire outlooks usually don't factor in lightning because local lightning forecasts are difficult and time-consuming to put together. A group of researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is now working to remedy that using machine learning. https://akpub.io/4qOmbK0
Homeless shelters in Anchorage are already full as winter sets in — and the city is trying to keep up with demand. Anchorage officials have already added 50 beds at city shelters, but people are still turned away each day. https://akpub.io/3JxNXdb
Anchorage homeless shelters full as winter weather arrives
The city has already added 50 beds at its shelters, but people are still turned away each day.
akpub.io
November 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Homeless shelters in Anchorage are already full as winter sets in — and the city is trying to keep up with demand. Anchorage officials have already added 50 beds at city shelters, but people are still turned away each day. https://akpub.io/3JxNXdb
Officials estimate that the city will save $300,000 annually by buying the City Hall building instead of renting it, when factoring in the new lease and maintenance costs. https://akpub.io/3LNJYd2
Anchorage Assembly OKs purchase of City Hall building for $35M
Officials estimate that the city will save $300,000 annually by buying the building instead of renting it, when factoring in the new lease and maintenance costs.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Officials estimate that the city will save $300,000 annually by buying the City Hall building instead of renting it, when factoring in the new lease and maintenance costs. https://akpub.io/3LNJYd2
From about 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon to 3 a.m. Friday morning, weather forecasters say about 8 inches of snow blanketed the city. Anchorage schools remained open, though school bus service in Girdwood was down. https://akpub.io/3Job1uZ
Anchorage’s first major snowfall of the season sets daily record
From about 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon to 3 a.m. Friday morning, weather forecasters say about 8 inches of snow blanketed the city.
akpub.io
November 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
From about 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon to 3 a.m. Friday morning, weather forecasters say about 8 inches of snow blanketed the city. Anchorage schools remained open, though school bus service in Girdwood was down. https://akpub.io/3Job1uZ
On this Line One, guest host Dr. Jay Butler and guest, Dr. Francis Collins, talk truth, science, faith, and trust, and how these concepts intersect when it comes to making decisions regarding our health.
🎧Listen now or wherever you get your podcasts:
https://akpub.io/4ortINh
🎧Listen now or wherever you get your podcasts:
https://akpub.io/4ortINh
The Intersection of truth, science, faith, and trust | Line One
On this Line One, guest host Dr. Jay Butler and his guest, Dr. Francis Collins, discuss truth, science, faith, and trust
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November 7, 2025 at 3:30 AM
On this Line One, guest host Dr. Jay Butler and guest, Dr. Francis Collins, talk truth, science, faith, and trust, and how these concepts intersect when it comes to making decisions regarding our health.
🎧Listen now or wherever you get your podcasts:
https://akpub.io/4ortINh
🎧Listen now or wherever you get your podcasts:
https://akpub.io/4ortINh
Meet Jerry Laktonen a Kodiak-born carver and Rasmuson's 2025 Distinguished Artist.
Kodiak-born Jerry Laktonen named 2025 Rasmuson Distinguished Artist
Laktonen, originally from Larsen Bay, is self-taught and didn't start carving seriously until the age of 45.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Meet Jerry Laktonen a Kodiak-born carver and Rasmuson's 2025 Distinguished Artist.
Alaska might soon regulate its own hazardous waste if the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency authorizes the state’s new program.
Alaska is currently one of only two U.S. states without an authorized program, the other being Iowa.
Alaska is currently one of only two U.S. states without an authorized program, the other being Iowa.
Alaska aims to regulate its own hazardous waste
Alaska is one of only two states without an authorized program, which means the EPA regulates the generation, storage and disposal of the state’s hazardous waste.
akpub.io
November 7, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Alaska might soon regulate its own hazardous waste if the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency authorizes the state’s new program.
Alaska is currently one of only two U.S. states without an authorized program, the other being Iowa.
Alaska is currently one of only two U.S. states without an authorized program, the other being Iowa.
"To believe in America is to believe in possibility, possibility worth fighting for."
The American Revolution, a new six-part series for @pbs.org by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, premieres November 16 on Alaska Public Media TV.
#AmericanRevolutionPBS #documentary #KenBurns
The American Revolution, a new six-part series for @pbs.org by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, premieres November 16 on Alaska Public Media TV.
#AmericanRevolutionPBS #documentary #KenBurns
November 7, 2025 at 12:42 AM
"To believe in America is to believe in possibility, possibility worth fighting for."
The American Revolution, a new six-part series for @pbs.org by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, premieres November 16 on Alaska Public Media TV.
#AmericanRevolutionPBS #documentary #KenBurns
The American Revolution, a new six-part series for @pbs.org by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, premieres November 16 on Alaska Public Media TV.
#AmericanRevolutionPBS #documentary #KenBurns
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is among 40 airports across the country forced to slash air traffic by 10% starting Friday as the government shutdown continues.
Anchorage International among 40 airports forced to cut flights due to government shutdown
Officials at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport say they’re working to minimize impacts to passengers and cargo operations.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is among 40 airports across the country forced to slash air traffic by 10% starting Friday as the government shutdown continues.
About 70 new students joined College Gate Elementary after last month’s storm forced their families to relocate to Anchorage.
“We have a strong Native community here,” said the principal. “We’ll do our best to comfort them.”
“We have a strong Native community here,” said the principal. “We’ll do our best to comfort them.”
Anchorage’s Yup’ik immersion program welcomes students from disaster-stricken villages
It's not easy to accept 70 new students in the middle of the school year, but College Gate Elementary School in Anchorage welcomed children forced to relocate to Anchorage after Typhoon Halong.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:29 PM
About 70 new students joined College Gate Elementary after last month’s storm forced their families to relocate to Anchorage.
“We have a strong Native community here,” said the principal. “We’ll do our best to comfort them.”
“We have a strong Native community here,” said the principal. “We’ll do our best to comfort them.”