Federal Judge Rules Shell’s Spill Plan Sufficient
A host of environmental groups sued the federal government for allowing Shell to proceed with its Arctic drilling campaign despite weak spill response plans.
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Assessor Says State Taxes Don’t Apply To Kulluk Drill Rig
After the grounding of Shell’s Kulluk drill rig in January, reports circulated that the company had been moving it from Unalaska to Seattle in order to avoid Alaska’s oil and gas property tax. But this week, as the Kodiak Daily Mirror first reported, the state decided that tax doesn’t actually apply to the offshore rig. That’s despite the Kulluk being grounding in Alaskan waters on Jan. 1, when the state’s oil and gas property tax rolls were drafted.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020
Debate continues in the Alaska legislature after the Governor proposes a supplemental dividend. Plus: An exploration of who gets to be called a "real" Alaskan. And, an Alaska Native woman files a sexual assault case against the City of Nome.
Pfizer’s COVID vaccine gets full approval from the FDA
The Food and Drug Administration has formally approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. The widely anticipated decision replaces the emergency use authorization granted by the agency last December.
Alaska lawmakers land on $1,100 PFDs, Dunleavy calls another special session
Gov. Mike Dunleavy called the Legislature into a fourth special session starting on Oct. 1. He issued the call on Tuesday after the Legislature passed a bill setting the PFD amount for this year.
AK: Southeast dairy goat business presents unique challenges
Buying fresh dairy produce in Southeast Alaska isn’t easy. The rugged, mountainous landscape doesn’t lend itself well to farming. Now a farming couple in Petersburg are trying to change the way people consume milk in town. For the past year they’ve been selling raw milk processed by their own herd of dairy goats. But, producing – and selling – dairy products in Southeast Alaska comes with a unique set of challenges.
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4 charged with illegally killing walrus, causing stampedes
Federal prosecutors in Alaska have charged four men with killing walrus gathered on the state's northwest shore last year, removing the animals' ivory tusks and leaving the meat to waste.
Groups Accept Settlement over Endangered Species Suit
Two environmental groups have agreed to stop suing the federal government about some 750 species that are being considered for listing under the Endangered Species Act.
Mackey Finishes Iditarod in 16th Place
Photos and Story by Diana Haecker, KTNA – Talkeetna
Four-time Iditarod champion Lance Mackey arrived in Nome this morning at...
Murkowski: Alaska Loses Hero
Senator Lisa Murkowski said Tuesday that Alaska “lost a hero and I lost a dear friend.”
“The thought of losing Ted Stevens, a man...
Mat-Su Say No to Strengthening Mayor; OKs Some Bonds for Schools
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
Matanuska Susitna Borough voters turned down a bid to change the borough's governing style Tuesday while they elected two...
Fresh, Drifting Snow Slowing Progress Along Iditarod Trail
In the final push for Nome, Iditarod mushers are making big moves and cutting rest, but fresh snow, and drifted trail isn’t only slowing the leaders – trail conditions have also slowed dog teams in chase mode.
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Murkowski could swing Senate for latest ACA repeal
Defenders of the Obama health care law are applying as much pressure as they can to get Sen. Murkowski to vote no on the latest attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act. All eyes were on her at the Capitol Tuesday. Listen now
Anchorage Assembly recommends use of vacant Midtown lot for homeless camp
The lot was one of five sites across Anchorage that a city task force recommended in May.
Museum of the North Rolls Out A New Exhibit: DINOSAURS!
The University of Alaska Museum of the North opens a new exhibit Saturday. “Expedition Alaska: Dinosaurs” gives visitors the opportunity to experience paleontologists quest and what they’re finding in an underexplored region.
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Kavairlook shooting suspect found in Ohio
The alleged shooter of John Kavairlook Jr. has been arrested by Fairbanks police. Download Audio
July was wettest on record for Juneau, says weather service
The National Weather Service says this July was the wettest on record for Juneau, with 10.4 inches of rainfall at Juneau International Airport.
Coast Guard says masks will no longer be required while outdoors on boats, ferries
The Coast Guard announced Friday that it received permission from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to no longer enforce the mandate that requires anyone traveling on commercial maritime vessels, including ferries, to wear a mask in outdoor areas.
Anchorage man critically injured in motorcycle crash
A 67-year-old motorcycle driver was critically injured and flown to an Anchorage hospital after crashing Saturday morning near Talkeetna.
From burgers to buildings, supply chain woes are hitting Alaska
Some Juneau food retailers say the price of some products has doubled, forcing them to pass costs on to consumers.