Tribal, community, and business leaders, city and state officials, extended family members, and old friends packed into the National Guard Readiness Center to share the ways they say Alaska’s longest-serving state legislator made a positive impact in rural Alaska.

The cost of online access for schools and libraries across Alaska could increase dramatically if a long standing federal subsidy known as the E-Rate program ends.

A group of Kwigillingok women who returned to their community share about their experiences in the second part of a series by Bethel-based photojournalist Katie Baldwin Basile. The series looks at the impacts of ex-typhoon Halong, which hit Western Alaska in October 2025.

Many of ex-typhoon Halong’s impacts are tangible and concrete, like damage to infrastructure and calls for village relocation. But some of the greatest impacts may be invisible.

Commercial salmon fishing is a distant memory on the Kuskokwim River. But down the Bering Sea coast, local fishermen with the Independent Fishermen of Quinhagak Cooperative have been fighting to keep a small commercial fishery alive and bring much-needed cash into communities.

On July 25, Bethel’s cultural center filled with Bruno Mars, rainbow lights, and lots of sequins in the city’s second annual drag show. The free event, co-sponsored by Teens Acting Against Violence and Bethel Actors Guild, included a roster of five performers from across Alaska. Returners Ice Warah and Osha Violation were joined by queens Golden Delicious, Ella Mental, and drag king Mister Chance.

The 19 projects across the state will receive federal funding under the Rural Health Transformation Program.

Alaska Public Media is interviewing the top candidates for governor ahead of the Aug. 18 primary. Hear or read our full interview with Matt Heilala here.

Alaska Public Media is interviewing the top candidates for governor ahead of the August primary. Hear or read our full interview with Click Bishop here.

The ACLU also told the state its removal of voters may be illegal and risks suppressing turnout.