KYUK, the station that kept dozens of Western Alaska villages informed during Typhoon Halong, is now cutting staff after losing all federal funding.

Alaska owns dozens of crumbling schools. It wants underfunded districts to take them on.

Some Alaska officials are describing the devastation ex-Typhoon Halong caused in Western Alaska as a "wake up call," as an ever-warming global climate makes the intense storms more likely.

Patriots, Loyalists, enslaved people, Indigenous nations — the American Revolution was everyone’s story. And they all saw something worth fighting for. Watch The American Revolution, a new series for @pbs.org by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein & David Schmidt, TONIGHT at 7 pm. #AmericanRevolutionPBS

In 2023, Colombia's President Gustavo Petro pledged to stop approving new exploration contracts for oil, gas and coal.

Anchorage election administrator Liz Edwards said the voting system has been in place since April, and was not a “first of its scale” experiment the city was about to conduct, as the Times reported. https://akpub.io/3LMkM6J

Communities throughout the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta are assessing damage and making repairs in the wake of ex-typhoon Halong.

Juneau high school students are getting real-world building experience while creating much-needed affordable homes in the community thanks to a partnership between the Juneau Housing Trust and Juneau School District.

The land swap, approved by the U.S. Department of the Interior last month, would open up a section of the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge. (via Alaska Beacon) https://akpub.io/4pgg1RE

Fifteen pedestrians were also killed by vehicles in Anchorage in 2024, the most in a single year in over a decade.

During her time as president, the university increased its enrollment and expanded the UA Scholars Program and Alaska Performance Scholarship.

The Trump administration will shift money toward transitional housing that requires work and addiction treatment. The major overhaul could put 170,000 people at risk of losing their housing.

"The event we're experiencing right now is certainly not an everyday event by any stretch of the imagination," said Mark Conde, a space physicist at UAF.

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Tonight on Alaska News Nightly: A month after ex-Typhoon Halong devastated Western Alaska, recovery remains a long process. Also, Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance is proposing a sales tax for Alaska's largest city. Listen: https://akpub.io/48btGn4

"One of the most remarkable aspects of the Revolutionary War is that you had such different places come together as one nation." Watch The American Revolution, new for @pbs.org by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein & David Schmidt, Nov 16 on Alaska Public Media TV. #AmericanRevolutionPBS #documentary

Holiday markets, a brewery brawl, live music and more in this week's Anchorage Weekender. https://akpub.io/4nXSKT7

The Caribou Hotel, Glennallen’s only hotel, burned to the ground Wednesday morning. The president of the local chamber of commerce says it’s a big loss, both to the community and for travelers passing through the area.

The city of Juneau issued notices to Teal Street campers, saying winter maintenance and safety concerns now prohibit camping at the site.

Environmental groups are suing to stop Alaska's revived bear-cull program, arguing the state is overstepping in its effort to boost the Mulchatna caribou herd. (via Alaska Beacon)

President Trump signed a bill reopening the government Wednesday night, but it will take more than a day for some things to return to business as usual.

Wolf sightings are rising around Anchorage — biologists say curiosity, not concern, is the prevailing response. “Every once in a while you get this pattern where there's a pack that just tends to get a little bolder," said retired wildlife biologist Rick Sinnott.

Even for Alaskans, the northern lights never get old. Learn what causes the ribbons of color to dance across the sky — and why they're peaking now.

A month after Typhoon Halong devastated Western Alaska, relief supplies — from insulation sheets to winter coats and diapers — are being flown out from Bethel to communities hit the hardest.

Facing shrinking state support, Anchorage leaders float a 3% sales tax. Will voters approve it?

The House of Representatives is expected to approve a funding bill on Wednesday that would bring an end to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

The forensic method is not new, but the Alaska Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory was able to adopt it with new federal grant funding. (via Alaska Beacon)

Levelock, a small village about 60 miles east of Dillingham, has averaged seven students in school attendance this fall. A school needs at least 10 students to get state education funding.

On a sunny afternoon in early August, Atcharee Buntow was running an errand for her mom's Thai restaurant, topping off their supply of oyster sauce. But when an unmarked vehicle pulled her over on her way home, it became one of the worst days of her life.

Western Alaska's recovery continues as Gov. Mike Dunleavy signs a 30-day extension of the disaster declaration. (via Alaska Beacon)

After debate over political content in the Mat-Su borough's election guide, a new measure would block the assembly from making edits. (via Mat-Su Sentinel)

From abandoned to adored — nine puppies found at a Fairbanks transfer site were all adopted in one day.

The number of Democrats running for governor of Alaska grew to two on Monday as Anchorage state Sen. Matt Claman entered the race.

The lease sale, to be held early next year, is to be the first of at least six mandated for Cook Inlet through 2032 under the sweeping budget bill that Congress passed this summer. (via Alaska Beacon)

President Trump says the government will distribute checks to Americans from tariff revenue. Here's what that could mean.

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The state of Alaska is limiting payments to SNAP recipients. As recently as Friday, state officials were preparing to fully refill SNAP debit cards. But then, over the weekend, the federal government told states they could only issue a total of 65% of the monthly benefit.

Just off Main Street in Haines, a large field sits in the shadow of Mount Ripinski. For a few years, the land sat empty. Local Liz Landez would look at it and think: “Why isn’t that full of food?” Now it is.

Derrick Moore has been using his recovery to help youth navigate coming into adulthood by giving presentations and inspiring others to get help when they need it. Check out Derrick's story here, and meet more people who go above and beyond to strengthen our community at alaskapublic.org/littlebit.

Fairbanks food banks are seeing demands spike as the shutdown disrupts SNAP benefits.

For many Yup'ik speakers, mental health terms don't always translate easily. A new glossary is helping bridge that gap with language rooted in culture and understanding.

Old WWII military sites still affect daily life in Unalaska — residents are changing what they hunt, fish and eat due to lingering contamination.

Date-rape drugging is difficult to confirm in Alaska — but state officials and advocates say it’s an ongoing issue, with victims often discovering hours later they were incapacitated. (via Alaska Beacon)

A man was shot and killed in the parking lot of a South Anchorage sports complex Saturday following an argument between parents, authorities say. Multiple children reportedly witnessed the shooting as soccer ended.

Alaska's parole rates have dropped 79% since 2019 — among the lowest rates in the U.S. Advocates say the system lacks clarity and access to rehab programs. (via Alaska Beacon)

The University of Alaska will raise tuition by 4% next year — marking the second straight year of systemwide increases, and a larger hike than administrators recommended.

From rebellion to revolution. The American Revolution, a new six-part series for @pbs.org by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, premieres November 16 on Alaska Public Media TV. #AmericanRevolutionPBS #documentary #KenBurns

Stay cozy this weekend with The Anchorage Weekender: ➡️ Christmas Bazaar (Fri–Sat) ➡️ Free Museum Night (Fri 6–9) + Veterans free Sunday ➡️ Toy Swap (Sat–Sun) Plus: makers market, book sale, beer + sea life night in Seward in the full article. Find the full list at alaskapublic.org/weekender

Former federal judge Joshua Kindred, once appointed for a lifetime post, is now disbarred by the Alaska Supreme Court following a 67-page order citing serious misconduct.

While official job numbers are on hold, the signals are mixed some hiring is up, but layoffs are booming and workers say they're losing leverage.