Iditapod: Mushers check in at Manley Hot Springs
In Episode 7, we talk about: Early race trail conditions, new sled-building and packing strategies, and we hear interviews with Dallas Seavey and Lance Mackey.
In victory for commercial fishermen, court orders Cook Inlet fishery to reopen
Judge Joshua Kindred said the federal closure was arbitrary and capricious and that the closure did not comply with national standards.
Vessels Finding Widespread Acidity in Beaufort
Canadian and Japanese research vessels are finding widespread acidity in the Beaufort Sea, off the coast of Alaska and Canada. The...
Oil prices are up, but how long will it last?
The current price of oil is several dollars higher than state economists predicted, but it doesn't quite fill the hole in the state's budget -- and, it doesn't mean oil prices are going to stay up. Listen now
Hard-hit Anchorage restaurants prepare for more restrictions
As COVID-19 cases soar in Anchorage, restaurants are bracing for the possibility of another shutdown. Acting Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson said this week that she had no immediate plans for new emergency mandates, but noted the city may need to take action soon.
Homeless Team Meets in Anchorage
Representatives from over 30 agencies, organizations and government departments gathered at Anchorage City Hall for the initial meeting of the "Homeless Team." They...
An ‘imperfect system’: Getting Alaska’s seniors signed up for the COVID-19 vaccine is not going smoothly
State health officials are finding much more demand for vaccinations than there are appointment slots.
New Parnell Administration Aiming to Grow Economy
Photo and Story by Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
Governor Sean Parnell spoke to the Resource Development Council in Anchorage Thursday morning. Marking his...
Alaska marked a year of deflation in 2020 — for the first time ever
The change is small -- a 1.1% decline in prices.
Here’s what Alaska’s gubernatorial candidates say they’ll do about the state housing shortage
An early-October forum in Anchorage addressed the issue and the topic of homelessness, but not everyone was there.
UAS will host language panel on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The University of Alaska Southeast is hosting a panel Monday on language revitalization efforts for three Southeast Alaska Native languages.
State lawmaker Josiah Patkotak is poised to become the next North Slope Borough mayor
At 29 years old, he would become the region’s youngest mayor.
Sullivan suggests US could protect teens from Facebook with Chinese-style screen-time mandates
"Can you really, on your own, help people take a break?" Sen. Sullivan asked Facebook's head of safety. "Or do we, the U.S. government, have to help people take a break, like the Chinese are doing right now?”
Author’s war on bed bugs included a little chocolate
My bed is an island. It’s covered with books, notebooks, research, pens,paintbrushes and, often, my beloved granddaughter. Still, it's an island. No part of my sheets or other bedding touches the floor or a wall. My pillows, mattress and box spring are each encased in squeaky bug proof covers.
Is the Arctic ready for the Crystal Serenity?
It's the largest cruise ship to navigate the route, which hugs the coasts of Alaska, Canada and Greenland. And it's attracted international attention, with many wondering if it’s a sign of what’s to come as the Arctic sees increasingly ice-free summers. Listen now
Another campaign complaint filed against opponents of Alaska ranked choice voting
The complaint alleges that Kelly Tshibaka and her nonprofit have been lobbying and campaigning without following the law.
Just Answers: Where Alaska US House candidates stand on banning assault weapons
In their own words.
Anchorage now has the third busiest cargo airport in the world, with plans for growth
Geographic advantage helped Anchorage's airport claim its new title. To keep growing, it needs to market the shape of the Earth.
In Sitka, ‘Nutcracker’ a beloved holiday tradition
More than 80 community members will take the stage for Sitka Studio of Dance’s “The Nutcracker.” The show is a longstanding tradition in town, having been performed nearly nine times.
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Scientists Return to Kasatochi Volcano
Just over a year ago Kasatochi Volcano erupted and turned a lush, life-filled Aleutian Island into a moonscape. A group of scientist recently...