As snow melts, Interior Alaska biologists tally number of winter-killed wildlife
Biologists say the bison population took a big hit this summer. More than a dozen were hit and killed by vehicles because the animals were using roads in lieu of their usual trails, which were covered by deep snow and ice.
Alleged head of 1488 gang moved to Washington ahead of trial
The alleged leader of a white-supremacist prison gang operating in Alaska is being sent out of state as he awaits trial.
Debate Opens on Illegal Immigration
Debate opened Monday morning on a bill re-asserting the state’s role in guarding against illegal immigrants by taking away their drivers’ licenses and...
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Oct. 14, 2016
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Most Alaskans now have until May 15 to remove studded tires
Monday's extension means drivers above 60 degrees north latitude will have until May 15 to remove studded tires under state law.
Mortgage rates just hit 5%. Here’s how much more expensive that makes home ownership.
Higher mortgage rates and home prices have pushed the monthly payment to buy the median-priced home in the U.S. up more than 50% since the start of last year. Many first-time buyers can't afford it.
UAF Chancellor Brian Rogers To Retire This Summer
University of Alaska Fairbanks Chancellor Brian Rogers plans to step down this summer. Rogers, who was a top candidate to replace retiring UA system President Pat Gamble, announced his intention to leave the university Thursday.
City budget discussion draws enthusiastic group
Last night well over one hundred Anchorage residents told the city what services they wanted the municipality to provide and how taxpayers might be...
Appellate court rejects Alaskans appeal in Carnival pollution case
If successful, the appeal would’ve effectively delayed the cruise giant’s recent settlement with the Justice Department for multiple violations of its felony probation.
Eggs are scarce, but Bristol Bay baker rises to the challenge for Valentine’s Day
One solution: chickpea water.
‘Our ancestors are our fire’: Elders and Youth conference kicks off in Anchorage
The annual conference precedes the Alaska Federation of Natives convention each fall, designed to strengthen inter-generational connections and share indigenous knowledge around the state. Listen now
Alaska’s fast ferries are being prepped for sale
State officials confirm the fast ferry Fairweather will be removed from service this month. It’s part of a plan to sell both fast ferries in advance of a $250,000 ferry system study commissioned by the Dunleavy administration.
NOAA determines that Iliamna Lake harbor seals are not endangered
NOAA Fisheries announced today that after review, they concluded the listing of Pacific harbor seals in Iliamna Lake as an endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act is not warranted. Listen Now
Hilcorp announces project to bypass oil terminal by Redoubt volcano
An environmental group is praising oil and gas company Hilcorp after it announced a new pipeline project in Cook Inlet. Hilcorp said the project would eliminate the need to store oil at the Drift River Terminal. Listen now
Alaska’s Role in the new US Arctic Strategy | Alaska Insight
Lori Townsend speaks with Ambassador David Balton, who helped craft the new US National Strategy for the Arctic Region, and Liz Qualluq Cravalho of the United States Arctic Research Commission, about the ways the plan could impact Alaska's future.
John Schandelmeier says he’s learning along with his dogs after entering the Iditarod in a last-minute switch with his wife
Some Iditarod sled dog teams were already on the trail last week when John Schandelmeier decided to run this year’s race to Nome. It might be the latest musher swap in race history.
With $350 monthly internet bills, Y-K Delta residents face high hurdle for connectivity
The pandemic has exacerbated the problem of limited and expensive connectivity in Western Alaska, and residents are hoping that infrastructure investments can bridge the digital divide.
Environmental groups sue Trump administration to halt Arctic drilling project
A coalition of environmental groups are suing the Trump administration to challenge what would be the first oil production facility in Arctic federal waters, claiming the federal government's analysis leading to its approval was faulty.
Federal Judge Says Alaska Should Have a Second Senator in January
The Associated Press
A federal judge says Alaska should have a senator in place by the time Congress convenes in early January. Senator Lisa...
Murkowski, Sullivan Agree Climate is Changing but Split on Naming Cause
Both of Alaska's U.S. senators voted for an amendment saying climate change is real and not a hoax. The rub came on amendments declaring a cause.
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