Gambell seamstress keeps knowledge of traditional Siberian Yupik sewing alive
The art of skin sewing has long been a treasured skillset in Western Alaska, especially in Central and Siberian Yupik communities, like Gambell and Savoonga.
New Arctic Ocean traffic raises safety concerns
A predicted increase in ship activity in the Arctic Ocean is well underway. Cruise ships are doing more tours this year, and the U.S....
U.S. Air Plane Loses Engines, Lands Safely in Seattle
Associated Press
150 people on a red-eye flight out of Anchorage ended up in Seattle instead of Phoenix this morning, when an engine on...
Climate Change Forcing Officials to Examine Water, Sewer Problem in Rural Alaska
Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage
There are still 4,000 homes in rural Alaska that don’t have access to piped water or sewer. Many...
49 Voices: Omega Smith of Anchorage
This week we’re hearing from Omega Smith, who manages the UAA planetarium in Anchorage. Listen now
Proposition 3: Fire Service and Fire Protection
Here is a quick summary of Proposition Three and the second bond request from the Anchorage Fire Department.
Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage
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AK: Palmer Reindeer Farm’s Spooky Surprise
And when you think of locations for Halloween fun, reindeer farms are probably pretty low on the list. But if you were to travel out to Palmer’s Reindeer farm this weekend, you’d find yourself in for a spooky surprise.
I Am A Blue Ribbon Baker
Patty Miller adores baking so much, she wins awards for her concoctions at the Alaska State Fair. She talks about her passion for cooking, while demonstrating how she bakes her famous chocolate cake and banana bread.
‘Molly of Denali’ creators help Juneau kids find their own voices
“Molly of Denali” is the first national children’s TV show to feature an Alaska Native lead. Some of the show’s creators came to Juneau and put on a vocal acting workshop to help local kids find their own voices.
Voting rights bill seems doomed in Senate, without Murkowski on board
Lisa Murkowski is the most likely Senate Republican to be on board. She’s not.
Juneau Assembly Considers Moratorium On Legal Pot Shops
One of the reasons Giono Barrett moved to Alaska almost seven years ago was because the state already has pretty lax marijuana laws. The 1975 Ravin v. Alaska ruling by the state Supreme Court allows residents to possess a small amount of pot for personal use. Barrett, a 33-year-old Minnesota native, says he’s already growing marijuana with his brother in a house they share in Juneau.
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Alaska Airlines’ Dillingham flights resume after de-icing gear repairs
Alaska Airlines’ Dillingham route is back on track after it canceled flights on Monday and Tuesday due to broken de-icing equipment.
Police fatally shot Eagle River man involved in domestic violence incident
An Eagle River man is dead after an hours-long standoff with police Thursday morning that ended when he left his home holding a shotgun and five officers fired at him, according to the Anchorage Police Department.
Dunleavy gets after feds to recognize Alaska’s ownership of submerged lands
Gov. Dunleavy takes the federal government to court to assert state ownership of land under waters flowing through federal land.
Op Santa Delivers Presents and Attention To Erosion Threats in Shishmaref
Dozens of volunteers deliver Christmas presents and festive cheer as part of long-standing effort to highlight hardships faced by remote communities.
Final Chen Case Resolved
A Ft. Wainwright based soldier implicated in a hazing case is being discharged from the Army. Lieutenant Daniel L. Schwartz is the last of 8 Stryker Brigade members charged related to physical and verbal abuse that resulted in the suicide of an army private last year in Afghanistan.
This Anchorage mom is trying to keep up with her kids’ online learning and keep a business afloat
It’s an impossible balancing act made all the more difficult because English is her second language.
Unalaska’s Geothermal Hopes Stall Without City Backing
A years-long effort to bring geothermal power to Unalaska may be on its last legs. The city government is draining its accounts for exploring Makushin Volcano, saying the project is too expensive and risky to pursue any further.
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Sass and Zirkle lead Iditarod down Yukon River
Dog teams moved swiftly down the Yukon River all Friday afternoon. Many came off an eight-hour rest, but some mushers chose to push their teams before taking the mandatory break on the river. KNOM’s Emily Schwing reports.
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Alaska Federation of Natives convention will go virtual for 2020
The 2020 annual convention of the Alaska Federation of Natives will go virtual out of safety concerns over coronavirus. The decision was announced Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in a news release from AFN.