Two Washington climbers first to conquer Denali this year
The young climbing season on Denali has already yielded its first successful summit trip. Listen now
Biden administration lets stand a judgment thwarting Willow, a ConocoPhillips drilling project in Arctic
A judge's decision reversed approval for the NPR-A project. The Biden administration did not appeal the ruling by Tuesday's deadline.
Two Icebreakers, One Port, Two Very Different Missions
As Shell's Fennica icebreaker embarks for the Arctic, another icebreaker is likewise readying for a northern trip. The Coast Guard's Healy vessel is headed to the North Pole with a crew of scientists on board.
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Leaders Meet About Suicide Prevention
Shane Iverson, KYUK – Bethel
Political and Tribal leaders met with Yukon Kuskokwim residents for a roundtable talk on suicide prevention yesterday in...
Alaska Long Trail advocates seek funding for improvements at popular recreation spots
Advocates of the 500-mile trail network say there has been enough progress to draw long-distance hikers this summer, as they seek state support for more.
Federal decisions on Pebble Mine and the Willow drilling project aren’t the final word
Alaska Public Media's Liz Ruskin discusses what's next for the proposed Pebble Mine and the Willow drilling project.
Drilling foes in House launch bill to close ANWR
Opponents of development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge filed a U.S. House bill Monday that would end the possibility of drilling in the refuge. The bill's prospects are dim in the Senate, but sponsors say they will press on.
City Residents Without Health Insurance Can Now Get Prescription Discounts
Anchorage residents now qualify for a discount on prescriptions not covered by their insurance or if they have no insurance at all for prescribed medicines.
District finds pattern of bias in judge who DQ’ed teen swimmer
After a 17-year-old athlete was disqualified at a swim meet over a uniform infraction, and uproar and investigation lead ASD to call for a volunteer judge's dismissal.
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.
Recall election spotlights political division in Haines
On Tuesday, Haines voters will decide whether to recall half of their borough assembly. Three assembly members are accused of misconduct in office. But the discontent driving the recall is about much more than the official charges. And the recall leaders have repeatedly refused to defend their views on the record. Listen now
New textbook spurs speaking and teaching of Alutiiq language
The new textbook, from the Sun'aq Tribe of Kodiak and the Alutiiq Museum, focuses on the language's Koniag dialect spoken in Kodiak.
Alaska’s largest hospital now rationing care due to COVID surge
Doctors at Providence Alaska Medical Center said Tuesday that they’ve begun to ration care as Alaska endures one of the worst surges of COVID-19 in the country.
Black in Alaska explores life and identity | Alaska Insight
A new project called Black in Alaska seeks to present a more complete picture of the lives and professions of Black Alaskans, with the aim of creating a more equitable future. Lori Townsend speaks with advisory committee member Bernard Gatewood and André Horton, one of the series subjects.
Statewide income in Alaska grew twice as fast as the U.S. last year, mostly because of PFDs
The state still has fewer jobs than pre-pandemic, but the job market is historically strong and inflation is beginning to ease.
Officials warn of plateau as Alaska reports 964 new resident COVID cases
Cases have increased by an average of 8% in the last week, but they are still lower than the record highs at the end of September.
3 dead in Hageland plane crash en route to Togiak
A Cessna 208 caravan was traveling from Quinhagak to Togiak with two Hageland pilots and one passenger on board when it crashed. An emergency locator signal was received just before 1:30. Two state troopers in Dillingham took a helicopter to the scene shortly after. Listen Now
Legislators Becoming Skeptical of Some of Parnell's Economic Data
Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau
Lawmakers have become skeptical of some of the data they’re getting from the Parnell administration about the future of the...
AK: Shipwreck
The grounded crab boat Arctic Hunter has been stuck on the rocks outside Unalaska for more than two months now. Dan Magone of Resolve-Magone Marine Services has been working on a plan to remove the wreck. Right now, the Hunter is at the mercy of the elements. So what happens to a shipwreck while it’s waiting to be saved?
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Legislative working group recommends clarifying VPSO role
First on the list is to revise the state statute that details what the Village Public Safety Officer program is supposed to do.