The number of University of Alaska students who asked for disability services has steadily increased since the federal government changed the definition of disability under the ADA.
Quinton Chandler, KTOO
New nonprofit seeks awareness and housing for mentally ill
A man living with mental illness has started an organization to advocate for the needs of other mentally ill people. He wants policymakers to hear from the mentally ill when considering issues that impact them.
Melting Ice In Greenland Could Expose Serious Pollutants From Buried Army Base
Camp Century was a research station and test site for deploying nuclear missiles before it was abandoned under the ice in the ’60s. Scientists say pollutants left behind may spread as the ice melts.
Police investigate lewd phone calls to Bartlett Regional Hospital
Police say the lewd calls — hospital staff counted 55 to 80 in one evening — were tracked back to Virginia.
Tour boat captain fired; naturalist tells of vessel sinking
The passengers of a tour boat that sank after hitting a rock were rescued by nearby vessels. The naturalist aboard the tour boat said it went under within a few minutes.
U.S. Olympian Kim Rhode Takes Her Shot At History To Dispel Stigma
If Rio goes well for her, Olympic shooter Kim Rhode could become the first person to medal in six consecutive Summer Games. But Rhode is looking beyond the personal accolades.





