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Jun 20 2019

Federal audit finds gaps in Alaska ‘critical incident’ reporting

By Kirsten Swann, Alaska Public Media | Aging, Federal Government, Health, State Government

A recent review from a federal watchdog agency found that Alaska health care providers failed to correctly report and monitor critical incidents involving people with developmental disabilities.

By Kirsten Swann, Alaska Public Media | June 20, 2019 4:09 pm

Jun 17 2019

For some Alaska villages, climate change means they may have to move

By Krysti Shallenberger, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska Native Government & Policy, Alaska's Energy Desk, Climate Change, Community, Environment, Federal Government, Health, Southwest, Western

In Western Alaska, accelerating erosion is forcing villages like Quinhagak to consider moving.

By Krysti Shallenberger, Alaska's Energy Desk | June 17, 2019 4:51 pm

Jun 16 2019

Hospital sale delay could mean more expense for Sitka

By Katherine Rose, KCAW-Sitka | Health, Southeast

After the sale of Sitka Community Hospital to SEARHC was pushed back a month, the Sitka Assembly had to reshuffle its finances at its regular meeting on Tuesday night: Approving a budget for Sitka Community Hospital that wasn’t anticipated, and approving more money for consulting and legal fees associated with the hospital sale.

By Katherine Rose, KCAW-Sitka | June 16, 2019 5:30 am

Jun 14 2019

Martha and Jim Stey stand beneath the Purple Air air quality sensor installed by DEC in their backyard. They nicknamed the sensor Jon, after this late friend Jon Sandstedt. (Photo by Adelyn Baxter/KTOO)

How bad are cruise ship emissions in downtown Juneau? An air quality survey aims to find out.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Community, Environment, Health, Juneau, Science & Tech, Southeast, State Government, Tourism

This summer, a state agency is conducting an air quality study in downtown Juneau, with an eye toward measuring the impact of cruise ship emissions. Here’s how Juneau residents are helping.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | June 14, 2019 4:20 pm

Jun 14 2019

Alaska Corrections commissioner cancels prison’s Father’s Day event

By Casey Grove, Alaska Public Media | Crime & Courts, Family, Public Safety, Southcentral, State Government

Alaska’s Corrections commissioner has canceled an upcoming Father’s Day event at a correctional center near Wasilla, upsetting some families of inmates.

By Casey Grove, Alaska Public Media | June 14, 2019 12:40 pm

Jun 12 2019

A low tide leaves shellfish exposed on a beach near Juneau. Nov. 17, 2018.

‘Potentially lethal’ toxins found in Juneau shellfish

By Ryan Cunningham, KTOO | Alaska Native Government & Policy, Environment, Food, Health, Juneau, Oceans, Southeast, Subsistence, Wildlife

A group that monitors shellfish toxin levels is warning Juneau residents not to consume shellfish from locations in the Auke Bay area.

By Ryan Cunningham, KTOO | June 12, 2019 5:56 pm

Jun 12 2019

Goat yoga? In Fairbanks, there’s a new animal to flow with: Reindeer.

By Ravenna Koenig, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Health, Interior, Wildlife

“You’ll see the reindeer getting into these amazing poses,” said Jane Atkinson, owner of Running Reindeer Ranch. “And it’s like wow…. Look at this little yoga move that they do!”

By Ravenna Koenig, Alaska's Energy Desk | June 12, 2019 2:06 pm

Jun 12 2019

New Anchorage senior living homes see growing demand

By Kirsten Swann, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage | Aging, Housing, Southcentral

As Alaska’s senior population booms, leading to the construction of hundreds of new assisted living home rooms, developers report surging demand — from seniors in state and Outside.

By Kirsten Swann, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage | June 12, 2019 12:14 pm

Jun 11 2019

Sitka Pioneer Home resident Nancy Ricketts meets for coffee with friends in a local cafe. At 94, Ricketts says she carefully budgeted in order to live in the Pioneer Home — including selling her house. She testified that increased financial stress on residents will jeopardize their health, and ultimately cost the state more. “The state will have to pay to keep us here, or throw us out on the street,” she said. “A loss of independence is the most horrible thing I can think of.”

Alaska Pioneer Homes residents fight proposed rate increases

By Robert Woolsey, KCAW-Sitka | Aging, Family, Health, Interior, Mental Health, Politics, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

A proposal to more than double the monthly costs for most residents in Alaska Pioneer Homes met with stiff opposition during recent public testimony on the issue.

By Robert Woolsey, KCAW-Sitka | June 11, 2019 2:43 pm

Jun 10 2019

Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, describes the $4.3 billion operating budget in the Senate chamber, June 10, 2019. (Photo by Andrew Kitchenman/KTOO and Alaska Public Media)

Alaska Senate sends budget to governor without PFDs

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Economy, Education, Health, Politics, Public Safety, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

It’s not clear how deeply Gov. Mike Dunleavy will cut using the line-item veto. Medicaid, the university and school bond debt reimbursement are the areas with the biggest increases over what he proposed.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | June 10, 2019 7:09 pm

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Federal audit finds gaps in Alaska ‘critical incident’ reporting

For some Alaska villages, climate change means they may have to move

Hospital sale delay could mean more expense for Sitka

How bad are cruise ship emissions in downtown Juneau? An air quality survey aims to find out.

Alaska Corrections commissioner cancels prison’s Father’s Day event

‘Potentially lethal’ toxins found in Juneau shellfish

Goat yoga? In Fairbanks, there’s a new animal to flow with: Reindeer.

New Anchorage senior living homes see growing demand

Alaska Senate sends budget to governor without PFDs

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