Government shutdown imperils dozens of Head Start preschool programs across the country

Olivia Starr clings to her father, Thaxter Hall, as Associate Educator Jessica Clark works to comfort her as she is dropped off for the last day of school at the Meadow Lakes CCS Early Learning, a Head Start center, May 8, 2024, in Wasilla,...

Tom Emmer criticizes Democrats over government shutdown in October 2025 posts

Tom Emmer, U.S. Congressman representing Minnesota’s 6th district since 2015, addressed the ongoing government shutdown and related political issues in a series of posts on his social media account in October 2025.On October 19, Emmer wrote, "The...

Alaska Awaits Response from FEMA in the Aftermath of Major Floods

Research & Developments is a blog for brief updates that provide context for the flurry of news that impacts science and scientists today. Major floods in Alaska have caused the death of at least one person and displaced thousands more over the...

Anchorage pastor launches campaign to unseat U.S. Rep. Begich

Rev. Matthew Schultz of First Presbyterian Church in Anchorage. He collected protest signs after a No Kings rally in June 2025 and delivered them to the office of U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan. He’s now running for U.S. House. (Liz Ruskin/Alaska Public...

This Alaska town gets weekly barges. So why do people use Instacart to fly in groceries?

This is the second story in a four-part series from the Alaska Desk called Shelf Life, which looks at food security in Alaska. In the very back corner of Skagway’s only grocery store, a laminated sign boasts: “LOCAL GROWN.” Above it sits a...

Family sues Airbnb after deadly Wisconsin fire; lawsuit moves to federal court

JUNEAU COUNTY, Wis. (WKOW) -- A tragic fire on June 30, 2024, claimed the lives of six people, including Charis Kuehl, her youngest daughter, her father, her sister, and her sister's two children. The family awoke to the fire in the middle of the...

Pro-Life Alaska endorses Mat-Su Assembly and School Board candidates

Pro-Life Alaska, the statewide branch of The National Right to Life, has issued candidate endorsements for the Mat-Su Borough Assembly and School Board races. Early voting began on Oct. 20 and goes until Nov. 3. Election day is Nov. 4. Voters will...

United States Government Shutdown Surpasses Record, Entering Fourth Week Amid Partisan Standoff

Washington, D.C. – October 21, 2025 – The United States federal government shutdown reached its 21st day on Tuesday, surpassing the previous record for the longest full closure in modern history and intensifying economic pressures on millions of...

Anchorage pastor Matt Schultz, who warned about Christian nationalism, to challenge U.S. Rep. Nick Begich

Anchorage First Presbyterian Rev. Matt Schultz, a progressive and very online reverend who worked to raise the alarm about the rise of Christian nationalism in American politics ahead of the 2024 elections, will be taking his advocacy to the...

Art and Light Gallery spotlights artist Genna Grushovenko at The Anchorage

Art & Light Gallery has teamed up with The Anchorage restaurant in Greenville to host an exhibition featuring works by Greenville artist Genna Grushovenko. The exhibition is available virtually on the gallery’s website and through Jan. 6, 2026, at...

Daily on Energy: Fix Our Forest Act advances, refilling crude reserves, and more on opening Alaska for drilling

WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Tuesday, readers! The World Series is officially set, with Maydeen’s Los Angeles Dodgers taking on the Toronto Blue Jays starting this Friday. In today’s edition of Daily on Energy, we’re kicking...

Will Juneau regulate short-term rentals anytime soon? Probably not.

Downtown Juneau on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Photo by Clarise Larson/KTOO) The mayor’s task force on short-term rentals wrapped up four months ago. It was mostly made up of homeowners, not renters. And its findings offered no immediate...

Juneau ‘No Tsars, No Kings’ protest draws hundreds on Alaska Day

More than 1,000 people gathered Saturday, Oct. 18, at Overstreet Park for the “No Tsars, No Kings” protest. Protesters gathered to oppose President Donald Trump’s “authoritarian vision for America,” as retired Alaska Superior Court Judge Phil...

Booming sea otters and fading shellfish spark values clash in Alaska

In Alaska, a state brimming with iconic wildlife — from grizzly bears to king salmon, humpback whales to harbor seals — the charismatic, densely coated sea otter stands out as perhaps the state’s most hotly debated, controversial species. Sea...

Anchorage pastor Matt Schultz enters Alaska’s U.S. House race against Nick Begich

A new challenger is entering Alaska’s race for the U.S. House. Anchorage pastor Matt Schultz has announced he’ll run against Republican Congressman Nick Begich in next year’s election. Schultz, who leads Anchorage First Presbyterian Church,...

Anchorage Restaurant Week raises funds to fight hunger across the city

It’s Restaurant Week in Anchorage — and this year, local dining comes with a side of giving back. The Food Bank of Alaska has teamed up with 50 restaurants across the city, all working toward one big goal — raising $50,000 in the fight against...

Fed proposes limited-access master accounts, potentially benefiting crypto firms like Ripple and Anchorage

Key Takeaways The Federal Reserve has proposed a new category of limited-access master accounts for eligible financial institutions. Crypto-related firms such as Ripple and Anchorage could gain direct access to Fed payment infrastructure under...

Man's home floats away with him inside of it during dangerous Alaska storms

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Typhoon Halong remnant storms were so strong in western Alaska that one man's home was pulled from its foundation and floated across the water as he remained inside. Video shared with The Associated Press showed the devastating...

United States Antimony Corporation CEO to be Featured on Fox Business

"The Critical Minerals and ZEO Company" ~ Antimony, Cobalt, Tungsten, and Zeolite ~ DALLAS, TEXAS / ACCESS Newswire / October 21, 2025 / United States Antimony Corporation ("USAC," "US Antimony," the "Company"), (NYSE:UAMY)(NYSE Texas:UAMY), a...

Man sues Airbnb after family members die in Juneau County cabin fire

In June 2024, six of Stephen Kuehl's family members, including his wife and 5-year-old daughter, died in a fire at an Airbnb rental property in Juneau County. Kuehl is suing Airbnb, as well as the property owners and two insurance companies. The...