Alaska’s population dropped by nearly 4,000 people — or 0.5%– last year, according to estimates released from the state.
Family
As COVID-19 canceled live events, Anchorage residents went analog
“[Families] didn’t go places. They aren’t going to movies to spend little bits. They aren’t spending as much at restaurants. They aren’t doing all these other things. But they can stay at home and build models and play with RC Cars and planes.”
Meet the first baby born at Juneau’s hospital in not-2020
Even though they spent an extra month in the hospital, Madelynn’s dad is still glad his daughter was born in 2021.
Alaska fishermen cheer passage of the Young Fishermen’s Development Act through Congress
It would be the first program of its kind for fishermen. The U.S. government already sponsors comparable professional development programs for young ranchers and farmers.
Moms couldn’t get baby formula in Russian Mission after the postmaster resigned, so they called in the National Guard
Ever since the Russian Mission postmaster resigned, mothers have been left scrambling to get formula.
Dogs in hotel rooms and goats in the aviary: Haines’ pets get care during disaster
A veterinary appointment isn’t the first stop you might imagine during a natural disaster.
Respected elder and former Alaska Territorial Guard lived life of laughter
Last month Kwethluk lost an elder — a man who had done everything from guarding his community in wartime to teaching youngsters how to fish and hunt and enjoy life.
Hunker down or happy holidays? How Alaskans are choosing to celebrate this week.
When it comes to balancing the appeal of spending time with family and friends against the potential of contracting, and inadvertently spreading, COVID-19 — Alaskans are making tough decisions.
For pandemic Thanksgiving, a growing group of Anchorage restaurants are cooking
Amid months of uncertainty and pandemic disruptions, Anchorage restaurant owners say demand for Thanksgiving dinner to-go has been an unexpected boost for business.
Chicken ‘massacre’ in Bethel leaves carnage, coop keepers say they have a suspect
“Everyone at first was perplexed, like, ‘What is it? Is it a fox? Is it a weasel? Is it a mink? Like, what could this be?’”