42 reactions · 7 comments | The demographic landscape is changing in the United States, and new data from the 2020 Census shows that Alaska is no different. Our population is growing and is more diverse than ever. Lori Townsend discusses census results and what they mean with State Demographer David Howell and Alaska Public Interest Research Group Executive Director Veri di Suvero. | Alaska Public Media | Facebook

Bear Attacks Garbage Truck Anchorage, Alaska — April 2024 What started as an ordinary garbage pickup in a quiet neighborhood quickly turned into a wild confrontation when a massive bear charged a sanitation truck in broad daylight. The video opens with the truck stopped along the roadside as workers collect trash. Suddenly, a large bear emerges from behind nearby trees, drawn by the smell of food. At first, the animal circles the truck cautiously, but the tension escalates in seconds. Without wa