KTOO reporter Yvonne Krumrey breaks down the first few days of witness testimony.
Health
Trial of former Juneau chiropractor accused of assaulting more than a dozen women begins
Jeffrey Fultz is accused of assaulting more than a dozen women under the guise of medical care. While the charges against Fultz have been public for years, this was the first chance to hear from his defense.
Juneau child care provider faces obstacles in opening new location, leaving monthslong gap in service
Glacier Valley Kids has a new location after being displaced by flooding, but families are left to find other care as the center faces obstacles in licensing.
Juneau’s hospital projected to lose millions under Medicaid changes
CEO Joe Wanner said — in a worst-case scenario — the hospital stands to lose between $3 to $4 million annually in Medicaid spending once the law goes into effect.
How much will the ‘big, beautiful’ bill cut Alaska Medicaid? The state isn’t sure.
The state Department of Health told the Anchorage Daily News that Alaska could lose up to $500 million in annual Medicaid spending. It now says that estimate was wrong.
‘Paperwork nightmare’: Thousands wait as Alaska public assistance struggles continue
Despite lawsuits, court orders and a hiring push, Alaska’s Division of Public Assistance is still struggling to keep up with applications.