Legislature’s chambers part ways as special session fizzles out
The impasse is a result of the two chambers having different views on the two bills on the special session agenda. Listen now
Anchorage doctors say patients are waiting to seek care over virus fears. Some have died.
Patient visits dropped by as much as 50% in emergency rooms during the height of the coronavirus fears, which doctors fear has caused unnecessary deaths in patients who aren't seeking the care they need in emergencies.
Tsunami threat to Whittier less severe than early estimates, scientists say
Geologists have warned Alaskans for over a year that a 30-foot tsunami could hit Whittier following a potential landslide at a nearby arm. They’re still ringing the alarm bells, but new research suggests the wave will be a lot smaller than they originally expected.
Stevens continues push for federal crack down on illegal fishing
At a U.S. Senate hearing today, Ted Stevens prodded the head of NOAA to put more effort into curbing illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU)...
Alaska is getting a new tallest building — an upgraded air traffic control tower
The new control tower at the Anchorage airport will stand at 306 feet, 10 feet higher than the ConocoPhillips building.
How much can a city like Anchorage cut down on carbon?
The municipality is moving forward on a new climate action plan at a time when cities and states across the country are clashing with federal environmental policies. Will it make a difference? Listen now
Supreme Court sides with Sturgeon in case challenging NPS authority
In a decision released Tuesday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court sided unanimously with moose hunter John Sturgeon in his case against the National Park Service, overturning a 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision. Download Audio
Anchorage Vet is Champion for Homeless
Communities across the nation are commemorating Veterans' Day today with ceremonies honoring our military men and women. But one man in Anchorage...
Cruise Ship Season Comes to Port
The first big cruise ship of the 2015 tourist season arrived in Ketchikan on Friday. In its inaugural visit to Alaska’s First City, the Ruby Princess brought more than 3,000 passengers and about 1,200 crew members.
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It’s official: Anchorage School District postpones start of in-person classes
Anchorage Schools Superintendent Deena Bishop had mentioned earlier this week that a rapid increase in COVID infections would likely delay bringing kids back to classrooms.
Walker, Mallott form Unity Ticket to oppose Parnell
The Bill Walker and Byron Mallott campaigns have joined forces to defeat Governor Sean Parnell in November. They're calling their combined campaign the Alaska First Unity ticket. The pair announced their decision at a packed press conference Monday afternoon.
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President’s budget would whack Denali Commission, but that’s just a suggestion
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Several large cuts to Alaska programs are included in the 2021 budget the Trump administration sent to Capitol Hill Monday.
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Bird flu in Washington cracks Alaska’s egg supply chain
Alaskans are posting photos on social media of empty shelves and trying to crowdsource where they can buy eggs. Meanwhile, prices are spiking.
Y-K Delta women describe the realities of living with climate change for foreign dignitaries
“Every year it seems to get worse,” said Newtok resident Carolyn George.
EPA stops Alaska’s Pebble mine with rarely used power
The decision caps a decades-long battle over a region that is home to both the world’s largest wild salmon run and one of the world’s largest deposits of copper and gold.
After New Year’s storm, Savoonga asks state for disaster relief
In the final days of 2016, a Bering sea storm battered St. Lawrence Island, causing wind and water damage to many buildings in Savoonga. The community declared a local disaster and asked for assistance from the State in order to restore their livelihoods. Listen now
Alaska relaxes rules for marijuana ads, allows free samples
Nine years after Alaska legalized the cultivation and sale of marijuana for recreational reasons in 2014, the rules are beginning to loosen.
What’s up with the state operating budget on day 99 of the legislative session?
The Permanent Fund Corp. is urging the Legislature to pass a plan – so that they’re able to manage fund investments more effectively. Listen now
A political consultant’s work was scrutinized amid Anchorage voter fraud allegations. Now he’s dead.
Charlie Chang worked with Anchorage Republican Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux, whose district includes parts of the Muldoon neighborhood and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Listen now
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