Why Do They Launch Cars Off Cliffs In Alaska? The Weird 4th Of July Tradition, Explained

The Fourth of July is a special day in the United States of America, as it marks the 1776 passage of the Declaration of Independence. That document, of course, proclaimed an official break from England that ultimately brought the new nation into existence. …

Michael Tavoliero: Alaska Land Settlement Plan

By MICHAEL TAVOLIERO Taking Back Alaska Part V I. Introduction Alaska must critically reform and streamline its state agencies to maximize local autonomy and eliminate counterproductive collaborations with federal agencies that restrict land use, hunting, …

Indigenous echoes: Alaska’s stats on MMIP likely higher, according to study

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - According to the Urban Indian Health Institute, the first recorded case of a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Woman or Girl was in 1943. Two-thirds of all the cases gathered in a new study were from 2010-2018, which they say …

DMV addresses REAL ID concerns in Alaska rural communities as deadline approaches

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - On May 7, REAL IDs will be required to board domestic flights as well as certain federal facilities. However, some Alaskans in rural communities are finding the path to obtain those IDs complicated and expensive. A Cordova …

The cost of rent in Alaska has stabilized, new state data says

Alaskans used to pay the highest rent in the nation, but new state data show that cost has stabilized. Rent was about 50% higher than the national average in 1980 in Alaska and average household income in the state was also the nation’s highest, according …

The potential for a Mount Spurr eruption | Alaska Insight

Mount Spurr near Anchorage is showing signs of unrest, and scientists now say an eruption is more likely than not in the near future. What are the risks to residents of Alaska’s largest city and how should you prepare to protect your health, home and …

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 4, 2025

Friday on Alaska News Nightly: Delta Junction struggles to keep its only ambulance service. Also, a delay in plans to demolish an old Juneau neighborhood for new housing leaves current tenants in limbo. And, an Anchorage group brings step dancing to Bethel …

How do you think the imposed tariffs will affect prices in rural Alaska?

PWSC and Valdez High School Students Shine in SkillsUSA Alaska Competitions

Valdez, Alaska — Students from Prince William Sound College (PWSC) and Valdez High School (VHS) achieved outstanding success at the recent 2025 State Leadership and Skills Conference hosted by SkillsUSA Alaska. Under the guidance of Anthony Gerasch, PWSC …

Funding for Alaska’s schools remains a question mark. Here’s where things stand

Protestors hold a banner calling for an increase in the base student allocation, a key part of the state’s education funding formula, during a protest at the Alaska State Capitol on Jan. 29, 2024. (Eric Stone/Alaska Public Media) It’s been a constant …