For some commercial fishermen and others who are self-employed, what they’ve found has been a pleasant surprise.
Health
SHARP-II student loan repayment program under fire
The program that helps medical professionals repay their student loans if they serve poor or rural patients.
Low income Alaskans fall through Medicaid “donut hole”
Nearly 30,000 Alaskans are left without options when it comes to health insurance.
Retirees still concerned about changes to state health plan
Retired public employees continue to be concerned with changes to the AlaskaCare health plan offered through the state retirement system.
Tompkins, Kurka injured in training at Sochi Paralympics
Soft snow conditions resulted in several crashes in both training and the race.
Retired state workers upset with changes to health plan
The State of Alaska is trying to clear up mass confusion over recent changes to its AlaskaCare retiree health plan.