Elevated lead exposure, polluted water and a warming climate are converging into a public health crisis for Alaska’s youth.

New data shows that Alaska’s children are struggling in key areas such as education and health, according to an analysis of data recently presented to state lawmakers. Alaska ranked 41st among the ...

Alaska children’s tooth health improved over a decade in nearly all parts of the state, showing that multiple dental initiatives and strategies may be paying off, a new state report said. Among ...

An Alaska state legislator is under fire for suggesting that the deaths of abused children could potentially present a “cost savings” opportunity. Rep. David Eastman (R-Wasilla) faced criticism from ...

AKIACHAK, Alaska (AP) — There’s nothing more universal than kids enjoying themselves at a summer carnival, whether it’s in the middle of a heat wave in New York City or in much cooler weather on the ...

A new federal class-action lawsuit filed against Alaska’s Office of Children’s Services asserts that the state is failing children in foster care. Lawyers for the 13 child plaintiffs claim the state ...

Alaska authorities are investigating the deaths of four children, one of whom is believed to have killed the others and himself, according to state troopers. The gun recovered by authorities was a ...

Alaska’s rates for childhood vaccinations are well below the national average, and the percentage of kindergarteners who had received all recommended vaccines was the lowest last year since at least ...

An Alaska Republican has been censured by his colleagues for asking if fatal child abuse benefits society. At a hearing this week, Rep. David Eastman asked a witness if dead children save taxpayer ...