Ava White

The 2024 PFD will drop into Alaskans' bank accounts next month. And we want to know: What do you plan to do with your check this year?

It’s one of several new initiatives at Solid Waste Services that aim to keep organic material and plastics out of the landfill.

Malachite Berry is a freshman at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. He moved to Fairbanks from Oklahoma two years ago, but it’s the first year he’s eligible to receive the PFD.

Photos of the animal recently circulated widely online, prompting a flurry of debate about whether the animal was a wolf or just a dog.

Natasha, the Alaska Zoo’s new Amur tiger, is 11 years old. (Courtesy Alaska Zoo Staff)

Laka David and Shan Green huddled around a laptop and microphone, rehearsing a rap they just wrote called “Heart in This.” The minute-long song talks about joy and independence.

Provost Brad Chamberlain was introduced to the Luther community as the president-elect on Friday, October 18. Photo courtesy of Luther College PhotoShelter.

A digital marquee sign flashes “help wanted” and “looking for line cooks” out side of Bread and Brew restaurant in Anchorage on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. (Matt Faubion/Alaska Public Media)

Six Iowa-based drag kings and queens took the stage at T-Bock’s Upstairs Friday, October 11 in a drag show organized by Arthaus. The show was one of several events held during Decorah Pride that ran from October 8 through 12. Featured performers included Luther alumni Muff Daddy, Mo B. Dick and Alexandra St. James as...

Anchorage needs to build 1000 new housing units each year, up from about 200 annually right now, according to mayor Suzanne LaFrance.