Casey Grove, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
Anchorage Chamber of Commerce against initiative to regulate bathrooms
The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce says it opposes a controversial voter initiative that seeks to limit who can enter bathrooms and other spaces, like locker rooms, based on a person's biological sex at birth rather than their gender identity. Listen now
Wasilla man convicted in first-ever killing of trooper dog
A jury has convicted a Wasilla man in the fatal 2016 shooting of an Alaska State Trooper dog, the first to be killed in the line of duty. Listen now
Alaska prosecutors make case for rebuilding amid soaring caseloads
Alaska has seen an upward trend in crime in recent years. At the same time, the Department of Law's Criminal Division has been hit with deep budget cuts. Now, prosecutors are making the case for rebuilding their capacity so they can hold more criminal offenders accountable. Listen now
In Alaska stop, Vice President gets refuel and military briefing
Vice President Mike Pence visited Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage on Monday before continuing on to Japan and South Korea. He's part of a U.S. delegation that will attend the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in South Korea this Friday. Listen now
State says Seward police shooting of man in patrol car justified
The state says a Seward police officer was justified in the fatal shooting of a man he had handcuffed and detained in his patrol car in early October. The man, Micah McComas, had wriggled into the driver's seat of the police vehicle moments before the shooting. Listen now
APD partners with Army to help soldiers find post-military careers
The Anchorage Police Department is partnering with the U.S. Army to help find jobs for soldiers after their military service. Listen now
With Alaska roots and appreciation, Portugal. The Man wins Grammy
Alaska-grown band Portugal. The Man won a Grammy for best pop duo or group performance with their catchy song "Feel It Still" at the Recording Academy's 60th annual awards show on Sunday. Listen now
Wireless tsunami alerts for some Alaskans, but GCI upgrades ongoing
Emergency tsunami alerts popped up on thousands of Alaskans' cell phones early Tuesday, but not those subscribed to GCI. The company won't be integrated with the Wireless Emergency Alert system until May of 2019. Listen now
Gulf of Alaska quake prompts alerts, evacuations and review of response
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake in the Gulf of Alaska early Tuesday prompted emergency alerts from the National Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer, as well as state emergency management officials. Listen now
Former Ravn Alaska employees charged with stealing 300-plus computers bound for rural schools
Six former Ravn Alaska employees are charged with stealing hundreds of computers sent by mail to village schools. Federal authorities allege the men took the computers while employed as ramp agents for the air carrier in Anchorage. Listen now
Diverse backgrounds among three on list for vacant state Senate seat
Among the many items on the governor's to-do list remains a decision on whom he should appoint to the vacant state Senate seat for District E. Listen now
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Jan. 19, 2018
What's open, what's closed if the government shuts down; Interior aims to sign King Cove road deal Monday, official confirms; Anchorage mayor's race is on, as incumbent and challenger file to run; In State of the State speech, governor strikes optimistic tone; Diverse backgrounds among three on list for vacant state Senate seat; Kusko 300 race day has arrived; AK: The man behind the plow. Listen now
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018
State senators slam additional Medicaid costs; Alaska senators vote 'no' as Senate renews surveillance law; Bethel police unable to trace cellphone calls to 911; Prison riot prompts lockdown; Anchorage bust nets $1.2M worth of meth, heroin; New app harnesses crowdsourced weather information; What caused the Blob? Scientists conclude: we did; K300 no stranger to severe weather; Board of Fisheries navigates 'uncharted territory' for Southeast's king salmon; Fishermen set off for first tanner crab fishery since 2013. Listen now
Mat-Su Borough Assembly rejects agreement with state on air quality
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly voted down a resolution to increase efforts toward improving air quality at a sometimes tense meeting Tuesday night. Listen now
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018
Top Republican, Democrat in Alaska Senate differ on income tax; Lawmaker skips training amid dispute over harassment probe; Rep. Young wants earmarks back, and he’s not alone; State-ordered investigation following BP leak finds no additional problem wells; Once thought settled, Alaska LNG eyes alternative gasline routes; Calls for service plummet amid new strategy at Anchorage shelter; Among 100-plus proposals, Sitka’s sac roe herring fishery a top issue; Mat-Su Borough Assembly rejects agreement with state on air quality; State agencies provide stopgap timber for Southeast industry; World’s 'tightest house' on the market in Dillingham. Listen now
Anchorage jail secretly, accidentally recorded attorney-client conversations
The Alaska Department of Corrections has revealed that it accidentally recorded conversations between lawyers and their jailed clients at Anchorage Correctional Complex. Listen now
Three finalists up for consideration to fill vacant Alaska Senate seat
There are now three finalists on the short list to fill the state Senate seat left vacant by Mike Dunleavy. Listen now
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018
Legislative session kicks of with hope for productivity in House; Three finalists up for consideration to fill vacant Alaska Senate seat; Economist sees big role for U.S. oil, LNG but finds hurdles in Arctic; AK Attorney General asks Congress to open banking for pot businesses; Anchorage jail secretly, accidentally recorded attorney-client conversations; Knowles quits National Parks panel, says new administration won't listen; Petit takes 1st in Copper Basin 300; Shrimp decline causes concern, restrictions; Known for Denali winter ascent, Dupre now in for another chilly climb; Ask A Climatologist: What's up with that record January heat in Southeast? Listen now
Alaska’s first electric bus for public transit ready for Anchorage streets
Anchorage's four-month trial period will test how an electric bus and its batteries fare in cold weather, as the city looks into whether it makes sense to have an entire fleet of electric buses. Listen now
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Jan. 15, 2018
Governor to make pick for vacant House seat; Murkowski, Sullivan contend with less-Republican Senate; Alaska's first electric bus for public transit ready for Anchorage streets; Unprecedented open water, warm weather cause K300 route change; Alaska-to-Argentina bikers into Central America; Anchorage author chronicles 8-year friendship with Dizzy Gillespie. Listen now