Brown bear shot in Mountain View neighborhood
Anchorage police had to shoot a young brown bear Wednesday night in the Mountain View section of town. The 3-year-old male had been spotted...
Legislature passes capital budget in one-day special session
The Alaska Legislature passed the state’s capital budget on Thursday, allowing road projects and other construction to move forward. Listen now
On warming North Slope, one flood response last year cost pipeline operator $10 million
As Alaska's North Slope gets wetter and warmer, its rivers have been running at record high levels -- prompting questions about whether similar events will become more frequent as Alaska's climate warms.
Clearwater Lodge Owners Opt to Rebuild After Devastating Fire
The owners of Clearwater Lodge near Delta Junction have decided to rebuild the historic structure that burned down in May. Fans and friends of the lodge want to help get work started with a fund-raiser next month.
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‘Palpable evidence of voter fraud’ in primary election, according to state attorney
Alaska elections officials have asked criminal investigators to look into irregularities with absentee ballots requested in a neck-and-neck state House race in east Anchorage. Listen now
Alaska News Nightly: May 9, 2014
Tacoma Climber Dies On Denali; Joe Miller Speaks Out In Favor Of Libertarian Party; YKHC CEO Releases Layoff Details; Sand Point Sees Progress In War On Drugs; UAF Mining Extension Offering Basic Prospecting Class; AK: Plastics; 300 Villages: Pelican
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Fairbanks Registers 12th Day Above 85 Degrees
It got up to 88 degrees in Fairbanks on Sunday, the 12th day this summer it’s crested 85 – an all time record.
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Alaska joins U.S. as 49th State — 50 years ago today
It's one of the classic, sepia-tinted images of Alaska history: smiling Alaskans holding up newspapers bearing the large, bold headline "WE'RE IN" That moment...
Muni Rejects Union Dues Initiative
The Municipality of Anchorage has rejected a referendum petition that was aimed at stopping the city from collecting union dues directly from employee paychecks.
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Alaskans for Justice Hold Anchorage Rally
A number of Alaskans, including our congressional delegation, turned up for a rally at the Anchorage airport organized by Alaskans for Justice, a group...
Borough Musher’s Law Protects Dog Kennels
Dog mushers in the Matanuska Susitna Borough now are protected under a new Borough ordinance. The law licenses kennels, but critics say it may never be enforced.
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First Lady visits Anchorage. Her message: Get vaccinated
"I'm asking all of you, who are listening right now, to choose to get vaccinated," said First Lady Jill Biden.
UAF Replacing Community and Technical College Dean
University of Alaska Fairbanks administrators have placed the dean of the school’s Community and Technical College on paid leave and will search to replace her. Susan Whitener is being removed after a little more than six months on the job.
POW Ferry Service Suspended
The Alaska Marine Highway System has cancelled this summer’s sailings between Petersburg and northern Prince of Wales Island. But they’ll happen next year.
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Anchorage Assembly confirms Michael Kerle as new police chief
Kerle has served with the department since 1996 and was deputy chief under prior chief Ken McCoy.
Juneau Students Take Flight
Casey Kelly, KTOO – Juneau
Kids are taking flight in Juneau this week. Eighth and ninth graders at the Flight Quest day camp are...
OWL Project Connects Libraries Statewide
Imagine following a guide as he swims through Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. He holds up shells for you to see and points out colorful fish. You wave your hand to get his attention and ask a question.
After listening to the answer, you continue exploring together: You and the other 50 people seated in Muldoon Neighborhood Library’s community room.
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Alaska researchers try to anticipate COVID-19 spikes by testing waste
Researchers at the University of Alaska are partnering with communities around the state to figure out if they can detect COVID-19 spread before it shows up in lab tests by testing wastewater for viral particles.
RUNNING: School Board, Seat F
There are two candidates RUNNING for Anchorage School Board, Seat F. Here are both candidates, Jeff Friedman and Dawn Bundick on RUNNING.
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Alaskans show the flag at Washington March for Life
It was another day of massive demonstration in Washington, D.C. today, this time for the annual March for Life. We caught up with a contingent from Eagle River, and a Catholic chaplain from Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson. Listen now