Hospitals have been fighting to block the rankings, but Medicare released them Wednesday. Of the 102 hospitals that got a five-star rating, few are among those generally praised for great care.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska
After Coup Attempt, Turkish Government Cracks Down On Media
The Turkish government has shut down at least 45 newspapers and 16 television stations, and issued arrest warrants for dozens of journalists.
Kodiak runway extends 600 feet into ocean as safety measure
If a jet needs a little extra space landing at the Kodiak airport, it’s got it. The runway has just been extended 600 feet into the ocean.
Payment delays stall bulk water sales in Sitka
Efforts to advance bulk water sales in Sitka have stalled amid missed payments.
Crew escapes flooding trawler, recovery plan in the works
The Coast Guard is working on a rescue plan for an abandoned trawler, The Alaska Juris began taking on water Tuesday nearly 700 miles west of Dutch Harbor.
Anchorage police investigate shooting of teenage driver
Anchorage police are investigating a shooting that left a teenage driver wounded.