Bill Would Offer Energy Relieve for Alaskans
A bill introduced in the state legislature offers energy relief for Alaskans. The bipartisan sponsored measure would provide vouchers to all Permanent Fund Dividend eligible adults for 250 gallons of heating fuel, or an equivalent amount of natural gas, or 1,500 kilowatt hours of electricity.
Democrats want to embrace candidates who won’t wear label
The Alaska Democratic Party is suing to open its ballot to non-partisan candidates. Democrats say they want to be more inclusive. Some Republicans allege the Democrats are trying to pull a fast one. Download Audio
Campaigns make last push for votes in Alaska before election
The major candidates in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race are making their last push for votes ahead of Tuesday’s election, with the campaigns calling Alaskans and knocking on doors and the candidates holding last-minute rallies and stops.
Kodiak corrections officer charged with sexually assaulting female inmate
Fredrick Fangonilo was arrested and charged Wednesday with third-degree sexual assault in the March 2022 incident.
No cases of monkeypox in Alaska yet, but health officials are readying for the disease’s arrival
“We're expecting our first case any day now,” said Alaska state epidemiologist Dr. Joe McLaughlin.
Search continues for missing Tuluksak man
The search continues for a man who walked away from the village of Tuluksak 15 days ago. Listen now
Borough Group Seeks Valley Sexual Assault Response Program
Matanuska Susitna Borough residents turned out at Tuesday night's Borough Assembly special meeting to speak up about what they want included in this year's budget. And one line item that many Valley health care and law enforcement professionals are backing is funding for a Sexual Assault Response Team.
Anchorage Assembly – Seat 5I
Candidates for Anchorage Assembly Seat 5I – Pete Peterson, Mao Tosi, and Adam Trombley – discuss local issues with host Michael Carey.
Southeast Ferry Service Stalled by Engine Overhaul
Sitka and Juneau will lose a week of fast ferry sailings this month. The Chenega will return to Southeast service May 14th, a week later than scheduled.
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Scientists to Study Juvenile Red King Crab This Summer
Matt Lichtenstein, KFSK – Petersburg
Scientists will conduct field experiments on juvenile red king crab this summer in Southeast Alaska. It’s all part of...
Native Groups Suing Over Polar Bear Habitat Designation
Associated Press
Several Alaska Native groups are suing the federal government over the designation of habitat for threatened polar bears.
Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, the...
Walker Hires Mediator to Help Lawmakers Pass A Budget
Governor Bill Walker has hired a mediator to help lawmakers reach a deal on the budget.
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Haines, Yukon forecasters collaborate on Haines Pass weather station
A new weather station is being developed to collect data for the Haines Pass. The Yukon Avalanche Association recently secured funding from the Yukon Government for the project. Listen now
Kuskokwim Subsistence Fishermen Going To Trial For Fishing With Illegal Gear
About two dozen Kuskokwim River subsistence fishermen will go to trial in the Bethel Court House after pleading not guilty to fishing with illegal gear. Federal and State wildlife managers closed the Kuskokwim to salmon fishing for an unprecedented 12 days this summer in order to protect the low Chinook salmon run.
Former Alaska legislator sues Alaska Airlines over mask-related ban
Former state Sen. Lora Reinbold says the airline violated her constitutional rights and caused her stress and humiliation.
Two Die After Canoe Capsizes On Eagle River
Two women perished when their canoe hit a logjam in Eagle River and capsized Wednesday. Their names have not yet been released. There were two survivors - one a man who was in the canoe, and the other a man who was kayaking with them.
Scientists Study Northern Bering Sea Ecosystem
The Healy, a Coast Guard icebreaker filled with scientists, recently stopped in Unalaska.
Anne Hillman, KUCB - Unalaska
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Following flu season spike, Anchorage public health officials on track to quadruple immunizations
The municipal health department worked with the Anchorage School District to host dozens of free public immunization clinics at schools throughout the city.
CARES Act funding is helping communities through the pandemic, but is it enough? | Alaska Insight
Lori Townsend speaks with the executive director of Alaska Municipal League and a local government specialist with the State of Alaska about how communities are spending CARES Act funding.
US House Subcommittee examines International Whaling Commission
In preparation for the International Whaling Commission’s annual meeting later this month in Santiago, Chile, a US House Subcommittee held an oversight hearing today...