Permit Review Underway for Anchorage Wastewater Treatment Plant
When you flush the toilet or toss kitchen waste down the drain, where does it go? If you live in Anchorage, you may be surprised to learn it eventually ends up in Cook Inlet. A recent visit to the wastewater treatment facility was an eye opening education in what is and isn’t taken out before it dumps into the water.
Wasilla High goes into lockdown after threat
Wasilla High School went into lock-down this morning after the school received a printed threat.
Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage
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Nenana-area residents say state is moving too fast on agricultural land sales
Some Nenana-area residents are asking the state to delay land sales in a 140,000-acre agricultural project just west of town. They say the state should talk more with local residents and complete studies on the project’s soils and resources before moving forward.
ET scientist vists Barrow
The residents of Barrow recently had a visit from the father of the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (ET): Dr. Frank Drake. For commentator Earl...
Senator Blasts Federal Spending in Alaska
A Senate report released this morning criticizes some private enterprises in Alaska for relying too heavily on federal funding.
Congressman Young Says War in Afghanistan Can’t Be Won
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the start of the war in Afghanistan, a mission that has cost nearly 18 hundred American lives, and many struggle to justify. Alaska Congressman Don Young has always opposed the war, he says America cannot win.
Shell VP Denies State Property Tax Prompted December Departure
Last night (Thursday) Royal Dutch Shell’s vice president for Alaska and two Coast Guard commanders updated the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly on the response to the grounding of the floating drill rig Kulluk. It was the first public briefing made in Kodiak since the rig went hard aground on Sitkalidak Island in a New Year’s Eve storm.
Alaska tourism industry expecting another strong year, led by cruise passengers
An Alaska tourism industry advocate expects last year’s record-breaking cruise passenger numbers to repeat in 2024.
District 38 Democrats select 3 candidates for Fansler seat
Alaska House District 38 Democrats selected three potential nominees Sunday night to replace state Rep. Zach Fansler, who resigned earlier this month following assault allegations. Listen now
RUNNING: State House, Anchorage, District 24
Berta Gardner (D) is running unopposed for State House in Anchorage, district 24 in the primary election on August...
Canadian Gathering Of G7 Nations Underway
Fri, February 5, 2010
The temperature in Iqaluit on Baffin Island in Canada was seven degrees above zero, farenheidt, this morning, as representatives of seven...
Yukon Quest: Gatt Wants 4th Title
Whitehorse musher Hans Gatt resumed his run at a 4th Yukon Quest title this morning in Dawson City Yukon. The latest GPS tracking puts...
89 Bears Killed As Part Of Predator Control Program
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game took 89 bears this month as part of a predator control program approved by the Board of Game last year. The efforts are meant to encourage the growth of a struggling moose population in Southwest Alaska.
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Public comment period for Pebble’s draft EIS underway, but critics stress shortcomings
Aside from concerns that the 90-day review period isn’t enough time to examine the 1,400-page document, critics say the draft environmental impact statement’s shortcomings render it insufficient.
Following Trump visit, Chinese president stops in Anchorage to meet with Walker
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, landed in Anchorage today after meeting with President Donald Trump yesterday. Xi is scheduled to meet with Gov. Bill Walker.
State troopers, misled by false court order, detained school principal for mental health check
Troopers say a family member of Mary Fulp presented responding troopers with a written court order they said was signed by a state judge.
Alaska Senate proposes $7.5M aid package for struggling fish processors
The program would add to more than $100 million in salmon and Alaska pollock purchases — more than 1,500 truck loads — announced earlier this year by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Harry Crawford Challenges Senator Bettye Davis
Former state representative Harry Crawford is running for State Senate in District M against Senator Bettye Davis, who has served for more than a decade. Crawford says he better represents the new District M, which was reformed during redistricting, and he's going door-to-door in hope of winning the seat in the upcoming primary election.
Alaska News Nightly: August 6, 2014
Litigation Blamed For Port MacKenzie Rail Spur Delays; Assembly Repeals AO-37, Adopts New Ordinance But Mayor Considers Veto; AFCA Responds to State’s Challenge of Setnet Ruling; Children’s Home Featured at Bethel Cultural Center; One Company Bids In Sealed Bid Lease Sale; RFP Released For Alaska Class Day Boat Construction; Four-Day Southeast Troll Closure Starts This Weekend; Crew OK After Seiner Capsizes In Prince William Sound; Seldovia Tribe Awarded $40,000 For Cultural Preservation; Autopsy Reveals No Answers In Sea Lion Death
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Despite conflict with Iran, Alaska oil prices are mostly unchanged. Here’s why.
Alaska North Slope crude has settled at a lower price than it was before tensions boiled over.