Anchorage’s 80-member Nepalese community is trying to reach out to family members still in Nepal.
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Bethel team envisions greywater recycling
A Bethel team is re-envisioning how household water is treated. They hope to build and test a custom greywater recycling system for hauled systems in Western Alaska
Bethel teen’s shop offers fashion and socializing
A Bethel teen has started her own business, a women’s clothing consignment store in November, making her one of the community’s youngest entrepreneurs.
Take steps to avoid bear problems
Bears are coming out of hibernation, and it’s time to take action before they become problems in the neighborhood.
The Blind Spot: beyond no-man’s land
We’ve been exploring holes in the safety net for teens struggling with drugs and alcohol. Now, we look toward solutions.
AK: The Sitka Sentinel remains a family affair
The Sitka Sentinel celebrated its 75th anniversary last year without much fanfare.
Soups from 18 Juneau restaurants to fill The Glory Hole’s Empty Bowls
Around 400 bowls have been made for The Glory Hole’s Empty Bowls event on Sunday. It’s the ninth time the emergency shelter and soup kitchen has held the fundraiser.
Leaning into the fear: As If! The Alaska State Improv Festival is back
As If! The Alaska State Improv Festival is back in Juneau this weekend for its third year. Two performers from Improv Boston talk about fear and how it influences their comedy.
The Blind Spot: quitting meth alone, together
KSKA’s Anne Hillman spoke with two young women who are relying on each other rather than an organization to end their methamphetamine addiction.
The Blind Spot: harm reduction at the transit center
If you’re a teenager in Anchorage struggling with homelessness, hunger, or addiction there are few places to turn. One of the few organizations in Anchorage helping at-risk teens on their own terms is hidden in plain sight in one of the city’s busiest buildings.