Obamacare enrollment decreases by over 3,000 Alaskans after subsidy expiration
Decline in Alaskans with Affordable Care Act Insurance Recent federal data reveals that over 3,000 Alaskans have lost their health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act since 2025, marking a concerning trend. This drop follows the end of enhanced premium tax credits that were introduced in 2022, aimed at making health insurance more affordable […]
Alaskans buy protective gear for pets as Mount Spurr volcano eruption looms
Anchorage, Alaska – We love pets and worry about their safety during natural disasters, especially unique things like volcanic eruptions. Scientists at the Alaska Volcanic Observatory say the volcano mount, about 80 miles from Anchorage, is likely to erupt in the coming weeks or months, based on increasing seismicity. If an eruption occurs, scientists said […]
Bald eagle attacks ruffle Alaskans in Kodiak
An aggressive bald eagle in Alaska has attacked several people in recent weeks, sparking controversy and prompting local authorities to issue warnings. At least three local residents in Kodiak, located on an island of the same name in the Gulf of Alaska, have been attacked by the national bird recently. According to officials from the […]
Stimulus update: Direct payment of $1,312 to be sent to some Alaskans in nine days
In nine days, eligible Alaska residents who have yet to get their checks from the Alaska Department of Revenue as part of the Permanent Fund Dividend will receive their payments. Eligible residents who will get their payments on April 18 include eligible residents who have not gotten their checks from the Permanent Fund Dividend program from 2023 or earlier and have the […]
Remains of ‘Lost Alaskans’ sent to Oregon mental hospital a century ago are recovered, returned home
Lucy Pitka McCormick’s relatives honored her life by cooking salmon, elk, beaver and muskrat in an earthen fire pit on the banks of the Chena River outside Fairbanks. They whipped up whitefish, blueberries and lard into a traditional Alaska Native dessert, served it on a paper plate and tossed it into the flames to feed […]