Acting Mayor ends Anchorage’s emergency proclamation
Acting Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson announced that Anchorage’s emergency proclamation ended Tuesday at an Assembly meeting last night.
Researchers roll out new erosion tracking tech in Bristol Bay
Researchers from the University of Alaska Fairbanks will travel to Dillingham this week to continue erosion research in Bristol Bay’s coastal communities.
Climber in critical condition after falling almost 1,000 feet on Denali
Climbers at the 17,200-foot high camp on Denali’s West Buttress route witnessed the “un-roped mountaineer take an almost 1,000-foot tumbling fall” from Denali Pass around 6 p.m. Monday.
Murkowski supports commission to investigate attack on Capitol
She is the second GOP senator to back the Jan. 6 commission bill. Sen. Sullivan says he hasn't decided.
Metlakatla reports COVID-19 death as community faces worst outbreak yet
On Monday, local authorities announced the community’s second death from the disease during the pandemic.
Alaska lawmakers sprinted to the almost-finish. But now their work is stalling amid PFD dispute.
Lawmakers failed to pass a budget by the end of the regular session last week. Now, as a special session begins in Juneau, their momentum seems to have stalled amid disagreements over the size of the Permanent Fund dividend.
Coronavirus pandemic leads to boom in Alaska backyard poultry sales
A growing number of Alaskans are raising their own backyard flocks. It’s a trend that gained big momentum over the past year as people spent more time at home during the pandemic.
‘One of the craziest things I’ve ever signed up for’: Meet Unalaska’s new bald eagle wrangler
Megan Dean demonstrates how to rescue an eagle at the Museum of the Aleutians store. (Hope McKenney/KUCB)
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Mayor-elect Bronson names transition team, hints at plans for Anchorage
At his first news event since his opponent conceded, Dave Bronson named two experienced political players to head his transition team.
Biden signs bill to allow cruise ships back into Alaska
The bill allows cruise ships to sail between Washington state and Alaska without a stop in Canada
LISTEN: What will it take for Alaska to return to normal after the pandemic?
Nearly 50 percent of Alaskans are now fully vaccinated. What does this mean for what people can do in public, while traveling and when visiting businesses? And what are the plans for convincing more Alaskans to get the shot to protect those with vulnerable immune systems?
‘Zombie wildfires’ appear to be increasing in the Arctic
A recent study conducted by UAF and another university in Amsterdam, points to more than 40 overwintering wildfires reported in Alaska since 2005. Climate change is suspected to be a key factor.
Alaska reports increase in drug-related overdoses
Health officials said Alaska has been experiencing a significant increase in opioid-related overdoses since March, with last week being one of the worst in the state.
Legendary Alaska pilot and homesteader Urban Rahoi dies at 102
Best known as a pilot, Rahoi also worked as a hunting guide and real estate developer, remaining physically and mentally fit for more than a century before dying at age 102.
Popular Anchorage YouTuber NuttyNu finds his voice with raw portrayals of his hometown
Nu Xiong, aka NuttyNu recently revealed in one of his YouTube videos that he has a neurological disorder. It hasn’t slowed him down.
Dunbar concedes in race for Anchorage mayor
East Anchorage Assembly member Forrest Dunbar conceded to retired commercial pilot Dave Bronson in the race for Anchorage mayor Friday night.
Anchorage to close shelter at Sullivan Arena with plans to buy former Alaska Club
But there’s big uncertainty in the plan: The city has entered into a contract to buy the former Alaska Club building on Tudor Road, however it will not close on the agreement until July 9, when a new mayor will be in charge.
Pandemic rent relief program received applications for about 1 in every 10 Alaskans
The first phase of the federally funded program is expected to send almost a quarter of a billion dollars to landlords and utilities.
Alaska Senate approves funding for 500-mile hiking trail from Seward to Fairbanks
The Alaska Long Trail would be modeled after other long trails in the country, like the Appalachian Trail on the East Coast.
State to launch mobile platform for Alaskans to show they’re vaccinated
Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy has said his administration won’t require vaccine passports. But it is nonetheless getting ready to launch an online platform that Alaskans can use to look up and display their COVID-19 vaccination records.