Federal fisheries council, citing profanity, tightens comment policies
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council says recent profane comments prompted it to tighten commenting policies, but some fishermen and community organizers say that’s a bunch of bull.
What’s it take to win Alaska’s fiercely contentious beard competition? | INDIE ALASKA
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Bearded men and women from around the country gather in Anchorage every winter during the Fur Rendezvous to compete in the Mr. Fur Face...
Moose Creek residents advised on ground water contaminants
Tonight Eielson Airforce Base is updating residents around Moose Creek about perfluorinated compounds or PFCs in ground water. In 2015 testing revealed contamination from firefighting foam and it is still wrestling with solutions. Listen Now
Man Sentenced for Charges of Being Peeping Tom with Interest in Child Pornography
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Thursday, federal law clerk Daniel Eisman, 36, was sentenced to four years imprisonment after pleading guilty to charges that he...
Alyeska Resort closes mountain operations, Hilltop closes lodge
A day after saying on social media that it would keep ski runs open, Alyeska Resort announced that it would be closing its mountain operations for the remainder of the winter season.
Red Dog Mine tightens protocols after COVID-19 cases
The mine shut down flights to regional communities after several employees tested positive in the last weeks.
The War: FUBAR
During World War II, from September 1944 to December 1944, General Dwight Eisenhower’s chief of staff announces that “this war is over” but it becomes obvious that the war won't end before winter. American and British troops massed on the German border are running low on fuel and are outrunning their supply lines. A battle on the island of Peleliu is expected to last four days, but drags on for months. It becomes one of the most brutal and unnecessary campaigns in the war.
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Alaska's Clean Water compliance better than some, but shows unique problems
Alaska does not have as a big a problem as other states do when it comes to compliance with the federal Clean Water Act,...
Fairbanks police officer in stable condition after suffering multiple gunshot wounds
A Fairbanks police officer was shot multiple times early Sunday. The officer is identified as Sgt. Allen Brandt, an 11-year veteran of the Fairbanks Police Department. Listen Now
Environmentalists say Tongass plan doesn’t act fast enough
A federal proposal to make Southeast Alaska’s logging industry sustainable while preserving old growth in the Tongass National Forest does too little, too slowly--according to one conservation group. The Oregon-based Geos Institute says the Tongass National Forest draft plan is out of step with a global agreement to reduce climate change.
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More COVID-19 cases at Goose Creek as outbreaks climb in Alaska prisons
Three-quarters of Goose Creek Correctional's 1300 inmates have active cases of COVID-19.
Plane crash kills pilot in Anchorage
One man is dead after his float plane crashed Saturday into a residential neighborhood on Anchorage's Hillside.
Anchorage police have identified the deceased as 75-year-old James Hefty. He was the only person onboard.
Pebble Partnership Lays Off Workers
The group behind the proposed Pebble Mine is laying off workers after one of the partners in the controversial project pulled out.
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Parnell, Walker Tussle Over Appeal Of Same-Sex Marriage Decision
While neither gubernatorial candidate support same-sex marriage, they disagree on whether a recent court decision overturning a ban should be appealed.
Alaska Couples Await Supreme Court Decision On DOMA, Prop 8
With only two decision days left for the Supreme Court, rulings that could impact same sex marriage could come as early as tomorrow. But for same sex couples in Alaska right now, the only option is to head out of state if they want to get married and some say that’s not likely to change anytime soon.
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State task force begins drafting recommendations to address Alaska’s child care crisis
The task force is focused on three main topics for recommendations: licensing providers, background checks and the shrinking child care workforce.
Alaska Airlines cancels Unalaska reservations through May 2020; existing tickets to be rebooked with Ravn
The decision follows a fatal plane crash in Unalaska on Oct. 17 and a roughly month-long suspension of regular air service,
Sullivan votes against lifting debt ceiling, saying the bill didn’t have enough money for military
Alaska's U.S. senators split on Thursday's bill to prevent defaulting on the federal debt, which passed in a last-minute compromise.
Bronson and LaFrance prepare for runoff in Anchorage mayoral election
Suzanne LaFrance has roughly 600 more votes than incumbent Mayor Dave Bronson, according to the tally posted Tuesday night.
GCI and ACS Form Alaska Wireless Network
Alaska's two largest mobile service providers create joint venture to take on Verizon and AT&T.
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