Kurka calls on Pierce to resign from governor’s race, citing unconfirmed harassment claim
If Pierce and his running mate quit before Tuesday, Kurka would fill the No. 4 spot in the general election.
Petersburg looks for answers to housing shortage
A quick online search shows two homes for sale in Petersburg and zero rentals. But 15 Airbnbs are available.
More shrubs means way more moose in western Alaska
Climate change is causing ecosystem shifts, and the cascading effects impact animals and hunters.
Conditions worsened throughout the morning before fatal 2021 Misty Fjords crash, report says
A passenger on an earlier flight described the pilot “ducking” under clouds during their trip.
Juneau hospice provider appeals to city for financial help
Juneau’s only hospice and home care provider says it can’t sustain its services alone.
Mary Peltola talks salmon, bipartisanship and winning US House race
KYUK’s Nina Kravinsky spoke with Peltola by phone shortly after the election results were announced on Aug. 31.
Two people died after just one day in Alaska corrections custody last month
Several deaths in the past few years took place within days or weeks of being taken into custody.
Fewer Alaska children are getting vaccinated against debilitating diseases
From 2013 to 2021, the number of children in Alaska who completed the childhood series of vaccinations decreased from about 60% to about 46%.
What to know about Juneau’s 2022 municipal election
New voters must register by Sept. 4 to be able to participate in the election.
Mary Peltola will be the first Alaska Native person in Congress
Peltola will fill the remainder of the late Congressman Don Young’s term in office.
A landing craft sank near Napakiak. The barge sent to recover it sank, too
A small ship graveyard is forming on the Kuskokwim River outside Napakiak.
More heavy rains expected for Juneau, in an already record-breaking wet year
Headed into Labor Day weekend, the National Weather Service is predicting multiple heavy rain events.
Here’s how Alaska’s first ranked choice election will be counted
When preliminary results are announced at 4 p.m. Wednesday, it will reveal the likely winner.
Former Alaska legislator’s alleged killer, his son, indicted on murder charges
A grand jury indicted Tallon Westlake on charges of first-degree murder — that is, for allegedly acting with intent in killing his father — and second-degree murder, under the alternate theory that he showed “extreme indifference” to his father’s life.
New agreement between Juneau and cruise industry marks big shift from past lawsuit
The industry’s commitments include giving advance notice to the city of ship schedules and capacity numbers and keeping big, outdoor screens turned off while in port.
Mary Peltola goes home to the Kuskokwim
If Peltola wins, she’ll be the first Alaska Native person ever elected to Congress. But right now, all she wants to do is fish.
University of Alaska faculty union files unfair labor practice complaint
The complaint alleges the administration unlawfully declared an impasse, illegally implemented its “best and final offer” and engaged in direct bargaining with the faculty through email.
After criminal history comes to light, Ketchikan council candidate asks people not to vote for him
Timmerman said he is “looking at” moving out of town at the end of the summer tourism season.
Metlakatla remembers carver Wayne Hewson
Friends and family remember Hewson as a mentor, a culture bearer and a fixture of life in Metlakatla.
Secret investigation preceded Alaska governor candidate’s resignation as mayor
Kenai borough officials have declined to say whether the investigation involved Mayor Charlie Pierce.