ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Television and movie actor James Van Der Beek, who died Wednesday at age 48, previously revealed he was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. No official cause of death was given.
In Alaska, the threat of that kind of cancer is more grave than most the country.
By Hannah Lee, Lars Hanson and Joey Klecka
February 11, 2026
For Everyone
January 27, 2026
Nearly 20% of Alaska residents are Alaska Native or American Indian. Many live in rural areas that are accessible only by boat, plane, snow machine, or off-road vehicles. Often the only local health care options are Tribal hospitals or community health clinics, which treat all residents, regardless of race.
Public Health
January 12, 2026
On this podcast, you’ll hear from a variety of employees across each of the TECs, as they share their career journeys and their roles within the organization, as well as the programs that are offered through their specific TEC. They also share about the tribal communities that are supported by their TEC as well.
The content they share provides timeless value and insight into each of the organizations, their missions, and the great positive impact they are having in the tribal communities they serve.
When the nonprofit Data for Indigenous Justice filed public records requests with the Alaska Department of Public Safety concerning cases it had investigated, the state rejected them.
By Kyle Hopkins, Anchorage Daily News
August 29, 2025