2 found dead in Midtown Anchorage murder-suicide
Police say Monday night's deaths at a West 46th Avenue apartment appear to have been a murder-suicide during an argument.
Alaska GOP Gov. Dunleavy says he’ll vote no on oil-tax increase, election overhaul initiatives
Dunleavy said he thinks issues of taxation are better handled by state lawmakers than through the initiative process. And he says the proposed election overhaul is too complicated.
Pribilof’s Fur Seal population drops sharply
Biologists have documented an alarming decline in fur seal pups on the Pribilof Islands. The latest survey numbers show pup production is at its...
Courts put temporary halt on Southeast halibut bag limit
A Washington DC federal judge has put a temporary stop to the one halibut a day bag limit imposed on the Southeast Alaska charter...
Alaska Federation of Natives opposes Kavanaugh Supreme Court nomination
The Alaska Federation of Natives says it opposes the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. Listen now
Thousands of Alaskans Remain Out of Work
Casey Kelly, KTOO – Juneau
Despite an improving job market, thousands of Alaskans remain out of work and some have fallen through the cracks...
Sand Point Experiences Pair of Quakes
Alexandra Gutierrez, KUCB – Unalaska
Sand Point residents experienced a rude awakening this morning when a pair of moderate earthquakes hit about 30...
‘Incredibly competitive’ as mushers begin 47th running of the Iditarod
The 47th running of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is underway. 52 dog teams sped out of Willow Sunday afternoon for the 1000-mile race to Nome.
LISTEN: Alaska lacks good data on police killings, researcher says
Researchers wish there was more data to contextualize the rate of police killings in Alaska.
In a crowded race, Anchorage campaign volunteers tell us how they chose their candidate for mayor
For months, campaign volunteers have called and texted voters, dropped off pamphlets, put up signs and knocked on doors in the hopes of encouraging their neighbors to vote for their pick for Anchorage mayor. Some have been politically active for years, but for others, organizing is a new pursuit.
Update: PFD supporters plan to make case to voters
On Friday, The Alaska Supreme Court upheld Gov. Bill Walker’s veto that halved Permanent Fund dividends last year. Listen now
In Bristol Bay a rising concern among tribes that fish processors’ quarantine plans aren’t enough
Naknek Native Village Council joined in Dillingham's call for cancelling the 2020 Bristol Bay fishing season.
House votes to allow state takeover of local schools when needed
The Alaska House today gave permission for the state's Department of Education to intervene in the operations of local school districts if a given...
Tanana Kids Take On Tough Issues
The Elders and Youth Conference, a precursor to the Alaska Federation of Natives convention wrapped up Wednesday at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks.
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Alaska’s top veterinarian warns of respiratory illness that’s killed several Lower 48 dogs
More than a dozen states, including several in the Pacific Northwest, are reporting outbreaks of a new respiratory illness.
NASA scientists estimate Tonga blast at 10 megatons
Researchers who have been studying the volcano since 2015 say it was likely caused by seawater flowing into a chamber filled with magma.
AK: Ancient Shorelines
Most of us like to know something about our family history. And we might want to get some idea of who was here before us.
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Alaska Gov. Dunleavy will leave quarantine mandate in place for two more weeks
Dunleavy's quarantine mandate has been credited with helping to keep Alaska's COVID-19 case count the lowest of any state's, and it was set to expire Tuesday. The extension will run two weeks from that date, Dunleavy said at a news conference Friday.
BP says sale to Hilcorp is still on, but under revised terms
The oil and gas giant says it expects the deal to close in June.
Defense rested today, closing arguments tomorrow in Anderson corruption trial
The corruption trial of former lawmaker Tom Anderson is close to wrapping up. Closing arguments will be heard tomorrow morning after a quick ending...