Alaska birth rates down, while death rates remain higher than 5-year average
The latest report, covering all of 2022, showed a continuing decline in births and birth rates among Alaskans, as well as relatively higher death rates across most age
Drug overdose deaths ravaging Alaska men and Natives
Alaska’s Health Department released the latest findings on drug overdose deaths, which remains a significant contributor to mortality, especially in men, Alaska Natives and those ages 35 to 44
State of Alaska investigating ranked choice vote group for alleged election violations
State of Alaska investigating ranked choice vote group for alleged election
Alaska Dept. of Law finds ‘no legal problems’ with banning males from girls’ sports, effective Nov. 11
Alaska Dept. of Law finds 'no legal problems' with banning males from girls’ sports, effective Nov.
Mayor Bronson revamps Anchorage’s snow removal plan in wake of last winter’s storm
Mayor Bronson revamps Anchorage’s snow removal plan in wake of last winter's
OPINION: Entangling alliances and the march to war
OPINION: Entangling alliances and the march to
Alaska’s pro-ranked choice voting groups hit with elections complaint from leader of repeal side
The pro-ranked choice voting group, Alaskans for Better Elections (ABE), is being accused of violating many of the same campaign finance laws that its leaders leveled against a group that is now trying to repeal the controversial voting system and reinstate
Anchorage Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast looks to inspire and educate Christians
Anchorage Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast looks to inspire and educate Christians on civic
Alaska’s dramatic syphilis spike disproportionately plagues gay, bisexual men
Alaska’s dramatic rise in syphilis disproportionately plagues gay and bisexual
Evaluations of Fairbanks schools worsen among parents, staff & students
Survey shows Fairbanks schools declining according to parents, staff and
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