Regulators approve the sale of Alaska’s largest natural gas utility
Canadian company TriSummit can move forward with the purchase of ENSTAR Natural Gas and its share in Cook Inlet’s gas storage facility — an $800 million deal.
‘Pretty damning’: 2nd Trump impeachment case is compelling, Murkowski says
Alaska's U.S. senators say watching videos of the Jan. 6 violence reignited their anger.
Usibelli Coal Licensed to Search for Gas Near Healy
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
The state has approved licensing Usibelli Coal to look for natural gas in the Healy area. The area’s coal...
Gas Might Be in Cook Inlet, but Delivery on Peak Days Still Challenging
While a recent report from the Department of Natural Resources shows about 10 years of natural gas is available in Cook Inlet, there...
Alaska’s top-earning state employees include investment managers, troopers and psychiatrists
Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s salary, set by a state board, is the 862nd highest below the manager of the Bethel airport.
Alaska tribes accuse Canada of human rights violations, request international hearing on mining
The Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission says upstream mining in Canada violates tribes' right to a healthy environment.
22 photos of the Cama-i Dance Festival’s return to Bethel
After two years of COVID-related cancellations, the much-celebrated Cama-i Dance Festival is back.
What we know about the symptoms — and the severity — of the omicron variant
Researchers are looking at data from U.S. cases to determine if the variant causes milder disease. Even if the answer is yes, they say, rates of hospitalization could be high during the surge.
Anchorage woman, 2 dogs killed in floatplane crash near Skwentna
Word of the crash on Whiskey Lake which killed 67-year-old Janell Rude reached troopers just before 4 p.m. Sunday.
State prosecutor decides not to charge Sen. Wilson in reporter slapping
Peterson wrote that it is unlikely the state will be able to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Wilson acted with the specific intent to harass or annoy Herz. Listen now
Bridge proposed in Denali National Park to avoid landslide area
The National Park Service is proposing a large steel bridge along a section of the only road that runs through Denali National Park and Preserve. The road was closed last year near its halfway point due to a long-running landslide issue that has been exacerbated by climate change.
As Kuskokwim fishing lawsuit grows, lawyers say subsistence could be affected across Alaska
Attorneys from Ahtna Inc. believe state arguments may overturn Katie John precedent.
One of the Fairbanks Four sues the city over alleged civil rights violations
One of the Fairbanks Four is suing the city and four Fairbanks police officers over allegations that his civil rights were violated by police during their investigation of a 1997 murder, which led to a trial and conviction of the plaintiff and three other defendants in 1999. Listen now
Updated COVID boosters will be available to Alaskans next week
New boosters recommended by the CDC target both the original coronavirus strain and the omicron variants.
Democrats May Sue Over Voting Booth Write-In Lists
Associated Press
Alaska Democrats are threatening to sue the state, alleging election officials are trying to influence the outcome of the U.S. Senate race...
Lawsuit claims Homeland Security officer sexually assaulted woman at Anchorage Museum in 2017
The allegations are detailed in a suit filed in federal court Aug. 26, nearly three years after the woman says Chris Heitstuman, who is described in the suit as a Department of Homeland Security employee, sexually assaulted her on two occasions in her office at the museum where she was head of security.
Murkowski breaks with GOP 12 times to confirm Biden nominees
With votes for Democratic appointees, Sen. Murkowski cements her reputation as a centrist.
U.S. House Democrats promoting their own energy plan
The back-and-forth over energy continues on Capitol Hill. Today Democratic House leaders announced their plan to lower gas prices and increase renewable energy. They're...
After 33 years, Fish Radio’s Laine Welch hangs up her mic
Laine Welch served as host of Alaska Fish Radio for more than three decades, bringing news and perspectives on the fishing industry to listeners around the state.
Wages are going up and so is inflation. Consumer prices have hit a 13-year high.
Consumer prices rose 5.4% in the 12 months ending in July, matching the highest rate of inflation in nearly 13 years. The cost of rent, food and gasoline continues to climb.