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Czech climber dies while skiing on Denali
A mountaineer from the Czech Republic is dead after an estimated 1,500-foot fall on Denali Mountain. The National Park Service reports 45-year-old Pavel Michut was skiing Messner Couloir when he fell Saturday.
State to explore privatizing juvenile detention centers
The state is seeking contractors to look into the feasibility of privatizing four of the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services' juvenile detention facilities.
Cost for recently concluded Legislative session: $520,000
Personnel and per diem costs tallied for the recently ended extended legislative session --so far-- total about $520,000. Download Audio
Person of interest in Gambell woman’s disappearance dies by suicide
A body found outside the Bering Sea island community of Gambell has been identified as a missing village woman. Download Audio
Body of missing man found in Ketchikan identified
The State Medical Examiner's Office has identified the body found underneath a fish processing plant in Ketchikan as that of a man who was reported missing in January. Download Audio
Moda Health leaving Alaska individual health market in 2017
One of the two companies offering individual health insurance policies for Alaskans on the federally facilitated health insurance marketplace has announced that it will be withdrawing from that market next year. Monday's announcement by Moda Health would leave Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield as the only company providing individual health insurance policies in the state.
Alaska floats rules for pot use at certain shops
The board tasked with regulating Alaska's nascent marijuana industry has approved draft regulations for how customers will be allowed to consume pot they buy in certain retail stores on site.
Board creates new regulations on retail marijuana consumption
The board tasked with regulating Alaska's nascent marijuana industry has approved draft regulations for how customers will be allowed to consume pot they buy in certain retail stores on site.
Troopers investigate 2 caribou wanton waste cases
Alaska State Wildlife Troopers are investigating two cases of wanton waste of caribou in northwest Alaska. Download Audio
Negotiators reach deal on excess power program earnings
House and Senate negotiators have reached agreement for use of any excess earnings from a fund set up to help rural areas faced with high electricity costs. Download Audio
Two Rivers man dies in weekend four-wheeler rollover
A Two Rivers man died in a weekend crash of an all-terrain vehicle. Download Audio
UAF Title IX violations due to systemic failures
Multiple systemic failures, including a lack of capable staff, contributed to the mishandling of five sexual abuse cases at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Download Audio
Senate accepts House changes to alcohol, marijuana bill
The Alaska Senate has reversed course, accepting House changes to an alcohol bill that added provisions related to the Board of Barbers and Hairdressers. Download Audio
36-year-old man found dead in Anchorage jail
A 36-year-old inmate has been found dead at the Anchorage Correctional Complex. Download Audio
ConocoPhillips to add wells at CD5 site in Alpine Field
Oil development is ramping up in the National Petroleum Reserve. ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc. says it's adding wells and other infrastructure at its CD5 site in the Alpine Field. Download Audio
Fourth whale harvested by North Slope Borough this year
Subsistence hunters in Alaska's North Slope Borough have harvested a 41-foot bowhead whale, marking the fourth animal that has been captured during the borough's spring whale hunt. Download Audio
Proposed motor fuels, mining, and fisheries’ taxes rolled into one bill
Three tax proposals have been rolled into one bill being considered by a state House committee. Download Audio
Walker says he’d veto Anchorage legislative office purchase
Gov. Bill Walker says he would veto the purchase of a legislative office building in Anchorage if that item remains in the state infrastructure budget. Download Audio
Empty missile containers discovered near Southeast
Two large shipping containers, each stamped with the words "Contains: Guided Missile," were discovered bobbing in the Pacific Ocean near the southeast Alaska island community of Craig. Download Audio
Young challenged for House seat by former Alaska Public Media GM
Alaska U.S. Rep. Don Young says he's looking forward to a spirited and energetic campaign as he seeks a 23rd term in Congress. Download Audio