Liz Raines

News Back to school season often means out-of-pocket spending for teachers, but a website called Donors Choose is offering educators the opportunity to fundraise for their classrooms. Susan Smith, a teacher at Takotna Community School has already…

School is back in session, and this year some supplies are harder to come by. The Better Business Bureau says more parents are turning to online shopping, and scammers are taking note. The organization has seen an uptick in online shopping scams,…

Stressful situations trigger the body's fight-or-flight response, which heightens emotions. Stress management and work-life balance coach Joe Robinson of Optimal Performance Strategies recommends a few techniques for managing the response. "The basic…

ktva.com — NewsThursday, August 20th 2020, 5:38 AM AKDTStressful situations trigger the body's fight-or-flight response, which heightens emotions. Stress management and work-life balance coach Joe Robinson of Optimal Performance Strategies recommends…

News You may have noticed some fresh faces working the polls in the state's primary election. This year, the Alaska Division of Elections has rolled out its new Adopt-A-Precinct Program designed to recruit more workers. "Unfortunately due to COVID, a…

ktva.com — NewsWednesday, August 19th 2020, 5:24 AM AKDTYou may have noticed some fresh faces working the polls in the state's primary election. This year, the Alaska Division of Elections has rolled out its new Adopt-A-Precinct Program designed to…

News The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services has launched a new, custom-built database for tracking COVID-19 cases. CommCare compiles data collected by contact tracers to facilitate the flow of information between teams statewide. "The…

ktva.com — NewsMonday, August 17th 2020, 7:36 AM AKDTThe Alaska Department of Health and Social Services has launched a new, custom-built database for tracking COVID-19 cases. CommCare compiles data collected by contact tracers to facilitate the flow…

If you're out of work right now, you're not alone. Alaska is seeing unusually high rates of unemployment because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Career counselor Helen Horyza has some advice about turning the challenge into an opportunity to elevate your…

ktva.com — NewsThursday, August 13th 2020, 5:52 AM AKDTIf you're out of work right now, you're not alone. Alaska is seeing unusually high rates of unemployment because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Career counselor Helen Horyza has some advice about…

The Better Business Bureau has a warning for Alaskans about moving company scams, and the local chapter says it's already received two reports this year. "There's a lot more complaints and comments that come out at this time of year," said Sheron…

ktva.com — NewsWednesday, August 12th 2020, 5:24 AM AKDTThe Better Business Bureau has a warning for Alaskans about moving company scams, and the local chapter says it's already received two reports this year. "There's a lot more complaints and…

If you have yet to complete the 2020 Census questionnaire, a census taker may be knocking on your door soon. Surveyors will be taking extra precautions to avoid the risk of COVID-19 transmission by wearing masks and social distancing. "We've had to…

ktva.com — NewsTuesday, August 11th 2020, 6:05 AM AKDTIf you have yet to complete the 2020 Census questionnaire, a census taker may be knocking on your door soon. Surveyors will be taking extra precautions to avoid the risk of COVID-19 transmission…

A nationwide study ranks Anchorage among the cities where women are most successful, but statewide data shows women are still earning less than men across the board. Researchers at the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development have found…

ktva.com — NewsMonday, August 10th 2020, 5:28 AM AKDTA nationwide study ranks Anchorage among the cities where women are most successful, but statewide data shows women are still earning less than men across the board. Researchers at the Alaska…

News Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz says so far he's encouraged by the impact of what he calls a 4-week reset. On a rolling basis, the mayor says he will be evaluating the possibility of relaxing some restrictions sooner. Emergency Order 15 has…

ktva.com — NewsFriday, August 7th 2020, 5:25 AM AKDTAnchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz says so far he's encouraged by the impact of what he calls a 4-week reset. On a rolling basis, the mayor says he will be evaluating the possibility of relaxing some…

If you find a text message or an email from the U.S. Census Bureau in your inbox, it's not a scam. The agency is collecting data about the pandemic's impact, and it could be asking for your help. The Household Pulse Survey is a series of weekly…

ktva.com — If you find a text message or an email from the U.S. Census Bureau in your inbox, it's not a scam. The agency is collecting data about the pandemic's impact, and it could be asking for your help. The Household Pulse Survey is a series of…