Juneau

In Alaska, the number of fluent Haida speakers has dwindled down into the single digits. It’s been called an endangered language. But in Juneau, one group is trying to change that.

After the seller learned the robe was a sacred item, he allowed SHI to purchase it at the reserve price of $14,500.

Alaska’s capital city is battling addiction. Three women, who’ve been on that dark side, recently came to KTOO to talk about long-term recovery and a rally that gave them hope.

Lt. Kris Sell said it’s called “China white,” and the police have been told it may be laced with a prescription drug that’s a possible “game changer.”

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for the borough, which is in effect until 4 p.m. Wednesday.

The report details video footage showing how Joseph Murphy died. “I don’t know if he would’ve lived otherwise, but I can tell you that it’s unacceptable what happened,” said Dean Williams.