Staten Island is tackling two big problems—overdose deaths and suicide—by teaching frontline workers how to handle both at once. Around 300 people have already gone through a six-part training that mixes mental health and drug-use screening. The idea is to catch warning signs early, whether someone
Game companies now need artists who aren’t just skilled with brushes or pixels—but also with AI tools. The push is on to find creators who can merge traditional art with digital innovation. Their main task? Turning quick sketches into polished game characters and worlds using programs like Stable Di
Alaska’s remote towns face a huge problem: many stray dogs roam free, and kids often get bitten. A new state bill wants to solve this by creating a special fund that will pay for spay and neuter services. The money would come from custom license plates and donations, plus the fund’s own investment
Alaska is getting ready for a new kind of weather warning. Normally, people think of wild winds or heavy snow when they hear weather alerts. But now, forecasters will also issue heat advisories for Anchorage and parts of southern Alaska as temperatures climb higher than usual. The change is partly
Alaska's political scene is heating up ahead of the 2026 midterms, and this year's races might not go the way most people expect. With no sitting governor running again, the state’s unique voting system could shake things up. Instead of the usual party battles, candidates from all sides will face of
Alaska’s next governor race is already getting messy. With so many candidates running, some are trying weird new ideas just to stand out. One surprising shift? Even self-proclaimed "pro-resource" candidates are suddenly talking about putting limits on trawl fishing—the way big nets scoop up fish lik
GameStop’s CEO Ryan Cohen has been quietly stocking up on eBay shares, hinting at a possible takeover bid. With eBay’s total value at $45 billion and GameStop’s at $11 billion, the move seems like David vs. Goliath—but there’s a twist. Cohen’s pay package could reward him handsomely if his plan work
Alaska's schools face tough problems today. Many classrooms have fewer students than before. Some people think closing schools is the only answer. But that misses the real issue. Years of decisions have left schools struggling. Money problems make it hard to help students. When schools can't give k
Alaska’s school funding has dropped behind other states in a big way. While most states increased education spending by 26% from 2017 to 2022, Alaska only managed a 13% increase — barely enough to cover rising costs. Even when adjusted for Alaska’s high living expenses, the state still spends 15% le
Rivers hide more than just fish and rocks. They also carry invisible chemicals from everyday products. One group, called PFAS, sticks around for years and mixes into water systems. Scientists recently tested a common underwater plant, Potamogeton crispus, to see if it could act like a warning sign f
