Access to child care is an issue statewide, but remote areas face added hurdles.
Family
New state child care task force faces bleak reality of Alaska’s system
It has one year to deliver a final report to the governor.
Alaska Native people celebrate US Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act
With the court’s decision to back the right of tribes to oversee child custody cases came a collective sigh of relief among Alaska Native leaders.
Alaska continues to rank among worst states for child well-being, report finds
For economic well-being and education, Alaska ranked in the bottom five this year.
Supreme Court affirms Indian Child Welfare Act
Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito were the lone justices to dissent. The decision represents a major victory for federal Indian law and tribes across the nation.
Alaska child care providers say funds approved by Legislature are crucial to staying open
Late addition to budget would provide $7.5 million for care centers, but providers say more support is needed.
What the 2020 census can — and can’t — tell us about LGBTQ+ people
The Census Bureau has released the most comprehensive statistics to date about same-sex couples living together — but many other LGBTQ+ people remain invisible in the census data.
Abortion bans drive off doctors and close clinics, putting other health care at risk
Even the Trump-era surgeon general is concerned about the repercussions for women’s health, as doctors say they are reluctant to practice in states that have banned abortion.
High prices and lengthy waitlists: How families are coping with Alaska’s child care crisis
Many day cares have closed, and low wages have led to an exodus of workers.
Peltola braces for Supreme Court to undermine Indian Child Welfare Act
Peltola stressed the importance of keeping children with their families or placing them within their tribe.