Hard work, good health and a supportive community are the keys to Iditarod victory
SPONSORED: For Pete Kaiser, the first Yup’ik racer to win the Iditarod, mushing is a connection to his culture that tests his physical and mental strength.
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Blunt Talk | Meet the Alaska cannabis farmer who wants to teach you a greener way to grow
SPONSORED: Mike Emers is a man on a mission -- to educate Alaskans about the benefits of eco-friendly, outdoor-grown cannabis.
How is Medicaid used in Alaska? Test your knowledge
SPONSORED: If you think you know what Medicaid looks like in Alaska, it might be time to think again. Learn more about the program’s impact, then put your knowledge to the test with an online quiz.
Blunt Talk | The future may be hazy, but Alaska’s cannabis entrepreneurs are optimistic
SPONSORED: Despite the challenges, the expense and the uncertain regulatory climate, cannabusiness owners in the Great Land are enjoying the ride.
7 Hidden Treasures to Discover in Downtown Anchorage
SPONSORED: From sushi and salad to military history and quiet cafes, get to know these beloved spots tucked away in the heart of Alaska’s largest city.
Renfro’s Soaring Success
SPONSORED: In 1992, shortly after Wade Renfro took to the skies for an introductory flight, he began crafting what would become Renfro’s Alaskan Adventures. Today, the local flightseeing company has soared to new heights, bringing locals and visitors alike to the Alaska wilderness, and sees much more on the horizon.
Our Health in Our Hands, Part 4: Tribal health care in the 21st century
SPONSORED: After achieving self-governance, Alaska’s new Tribal health consortium set its sights on reimagining a health care system built for Alaska Native people, by Alaska Native people.
Our Health in Our Hands, Part 3: Alaska’s Tribal health consortium takes shape, 1990-1999
SPONSORED: The historic effort to unite 229 Tribes under a single health consortium was complex, but not unprecedented -- it had already been managed on a smaller scale in Alaska, one region at a time.
Our Health in Our Hands, Part 2: The road to self-governance, 1968-1980s
SPONSORED: As movements for Tribal self-determination expanded nationally, Alaska Native people took unprecedented steps to gain responsibility for their own health care.
Our Health in Our Hands, Part 1: The early days of tribal health care, 1955-1968
SPONSORED: The road to tribally managed health care in Alaska began with the simple idea that Alaska Native people could provide care for Alaska Native patients.
Blunt Talk: Four things Alaska’s cannabis entrepreneurs wish you knew about their business
SPONSORED: We asked local cannabusiness owners to clear up the biggest misunderstandings and misconceptions about their industry. Here’s what they said.
‘The way I feel now is the way I want to feel for the rest of my life’
SPONSORED: From childhood adventures in rural Alaska to representing Team USA at the Olympics, Tyler Kornfield is passionate about staying healthy so he can enjoy the outdoors.
Blunt Talk | Alaska cannabis entrepreneurs rise to the challenge of building sustainable businesses
SPONSORED: It’s not always easy, but Alaska cannabis growers and retailers are finding ways to make their businesses both earth-friendly and economical.
Blunt Talk | How does Alaska make cannabis laws?
SPONSORED: Cannabis is legal in the 49th state, but it’s also highly regulated — and the process of changing laws to keep up with the growing industry is slow and steady.
Blunt Talk | To fight stigma, Alaska’s cannabis industry embraces philanthropy
SPONSORED: From coat drives to canned food to ski slopes, cannabis businesses are eager to earn Alaskans’ trust by demonstrating that they’re dedicated to benefiting their local communities.
Blunt Talk | Amid Alaska’s job losses, cannabis provides a glimmer of growth
SPONSORED: Job creation is flourishing in Alaska’s rapidly expanding cannabis industry.
Aiding Alaskans
SPONSORED: Gathering support from the community they strengthen, AWAIC continues to provide a safe space to Alaskans in need.
Family ties and fried chicken
SPONSORED: With a little planning, who they are and what they do will never change. The new owners of The Lucky Wishbone talk about their plans to keep the integrity of the historic Anchorage restaurant intact, just as George and Peggy Brown envisioned in 1955.
Thinking outside the classroom: University students discover new opportunities through career and technical education
SPONSORED: Occupational endorsements provide an accessible, affordable path to opportunities in fields like health care, fisheries, veterinary medicine and more.
Constructing success with the Drake family
SPONSORED: Toby Drake knows firsthand the challenges of building a company in the Arctic. From working through limited supplies to a short construction season, Drake Construction lays the foundation for success in Kotzebue in this installment of #MAkingIt.