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Nov 14 2018

(Graphic by Annita Lucchesi (Southern Cheyenne descendant), PhD-c, courtesy of Urban Indian Health Institute)

Report cites weak reporting on missing, killed Native women

By Mary Hudetz, Associated Press | Alaska Native Government & Policy, Public Safety, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence

The Urban Indian Health Institute conducted the report over the past year amid concern that Native American and Alaska Native women are vanishing in high numbers, despite a lack of government data to identify the full scope of the problem.

By Mary Hudetz, Associated Press | November 14, 2018 3:35 pm

Nov 13 2018

Fairbanks Mayor Jim Matherly recalls the history of Pioneer Park, once known as Alaskaland, as he speaks from the deck of the historical S.S. Nenana sternwheeler steamboat at the annual Independence Day Celebration at Pioneer Park in Fairbanks on July 4, 2017.

City of Fairbanks lawyers up to sue chemical company over contaminated water

By Tim Ellis, KUAC | Environment, Health, Interior, Local Government

The mayor says the possible lawsuit would target the 3M Company, the Minnesota-based firm that manufactures the compounds.

By Tim Ellis, KUAC | November 13, 2018 6:00 pm

Nov 08 2018

Federal agency lifts ‘immediate jeopardy’ status from Dillingham hospital

By Avery Lill, KDLG-Dillingham | Health, Southwest

Kanakanak Hospital was first placed in immediate jeopardy on Sept. 27. After a complaint was made, a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services investigator conducted a survey and noted serious deficiencies in the hospital’s pharmacy.

By Avery Lill, KDLG-Dillingham | November 8, 2018 4:30 pm

Nov 08 2018

Health care price transparency law may be helpful, but it’s unlikely to make care cheaper

By Renee Gross, KBBI-Homer | Economy, Health

Beginning next year, a new law will require health care providers in Alaska to be more transparent about their prices. While it may help prevent sticker shock, experts said the move likely won’t result in cheaper medical procedures.

By Renee Gross, KBBI-Homer | November 8, 2018 11:32 am

Nov 05 2018

Report: Suicide is Alaska’s fifth-leading cause of death

By Leila Kheiry, KRBD-Ketchikan | Alcohol & Substance Abuse, Health, Mental Health, Public Safety, State Government

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services report shows that for 2017, suicide was the fifth-leading cause of death in the state. Nationally, it’s the 10th-leading cause.

By Leila Kheiry, KRBD-Ketchikan | November 5, 2018 6:58 pm

Nov 04 2018

Despite progress, Alaska lacks resources to handle rape kit backlog

By Zachariah Hughes, Alaska Public Media | Crime & Courts, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence, State Government

The state is chipping away at thousands of backlogged and untested sexual assault kits. But officials stress that recent progress is partially due to one-time grant funds, and that it needs more resources to keep up with rising demands for DNA testing in violent and sexual crimes.

By Zachariah Hughes, Alaska Public Media | November 4, 2018 10:04 pm

Nov 03 2018

Organizations step up to address growing homeless and poverty needs around Homer

By Renee Gross, KBBI-Homer | Community, Food, Southcentral

The Homelessness Action Group began recently as a way to address the lack of shelters in the area and the Homer Community Food Pantry is expanding, in part because the number of clients it serves is growing.

By Renee Gross, KBBI-Homer | November 3, 2018 10:32 pm

Nov 02 2018

Republican Mike Dunleavy, left, and Democrat Mark Begich participate in a debate Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, hosted by Alaska Public Media and KTUU Channel 2.

To cut crime, candidates weigh adding troopers, increasing drug treatment

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Alcohol & Substance Abuse, Crime & Courts, Election Coverage, Politics, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

Recent debates have focused on the criminal justice overhaul passed two years ago, known as Senate Bill 91. Both candidates offer distinct visions for reform.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | November 2, 2018 5:34 pm

Nov 02 2018

After months of negotiations, SEARHC takes over Wrangell Medical Center

By June Leffler, KSTK-Wrangell | Health, Southeast

The transition follows Wrangell voters overwhelmingly approving the transfer of the city-run complex to the local health organization in the October municipal election.

By June Leffler, KSTK-Wrangell | November 2, 2018 12:44 pm

Nov 01 2018

Exterior photo of the Kanakanak Hospital in Dillingham, Alaska.

Bristol Bay tribes call for significant changes in Dillingham hospital leadership

By Avery Lill, KDLG-Dillingham | Alaska Native Government & Policy, Health, Southwest

A survey conducted in September found that practices at the Kanakanak Hospital’s pharmacy put patients at risk for adverse health effects.

By Avery Lill, KDLG-Dillingham | November 1, 2018 2:04 pm

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Report cites weak reporting on missing, killed Native women

City of Fairbanks lawyers up to sue chemical company over contaminated water

Federal agency lifts ‘immediate jeopardy’ status from Dillingham hospital

Health care price transparency law may be helpful, but it’s unlikely to make care cheaper

Despite progress, Alaska lacks resources to handle rape kit backlog

Organizations step up to address growing homeless and poverty needs around Homer

To cut crime, candidates weigh adding troopers, increasing drug treatment

After months of negotiations, SEARHC takes over Wrangell Medical Center

Bristol Bay tribes call for significant changes in Dillingham hospital leadership

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