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
Poll shows challenger closing in on Rep. Young
A new poll suggests Alaska Congressman Don Young, the most senior member of Congress, may be in a tight race. Listen now
Two Utqiaġvik whaling crew members die in apparent whaling accident
North Slope Borough Mayor Harry K. Brower Jr. said that the Borough is not releasing details about the incident until all the facts are gathered and all family members have been notified. Listen now
Alaska tribes gather together to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day
Today is Indigenous Peoples Day in Alaska, and there are gatherings across the state commemorating and celebrating Alaska Native people. Listen now
Alaska GOP vows ‘significant response’ against Murkowski
The chairman of the Alaska Republican Party is vowing to repercussions against Sen. Lisa Murkowski for opposing the confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Listen now
Murkowski votes ‘No’ but Kavanaugh nomination advances
Sen. Murkowski said she found Kavanaugh’s angry, confrontational demeanor at a Senate hearing to be a breach of the Code of Judicial Conduct. Listen now
Three-way race for governor complicates campaign strategies
There’s a large early lead for Republicans in requests for absentee ballots. Listen now
Federal judge weighs Fairbanks Four civil case
The Fairbanks Four allege racial bias drove police misconduct — including coercion of false confessions and fabrication of evidence — that led to their wrongful murder convictions. Listen now
Alaskans take flight in last-minute push to persuade Murkowski to vote no on Kavanaugh
With Sen. Lisa Murkowski one of the undecided Republicans who could sink Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination, Alaskans who oppose him are boarding flights to make their case to the senator in person. Listen now
Assessing the state of Alaska’s recession
Alaska’s economy has been in recession for three years now. But 2019 may be a turning point. Listen now
FEMA assesses issues after national emergency alert test
“Some people didn’t receive it at all. Some people received it multiple times. Some people had their phone on silent and only heard a vibration. Other people didn’t hear anything at all,” a FEMA official explained. Listen now
Federal kidnapping, drug charges announced in 2017 Anchorage case
U.S. Attorney's Office uses high-profile case to emphasize growing cooperation between law enforcement agencies in Alaska.
Murkowski’s office deluged with calls about Kavanaugh
Sen. Murkowski's spokeswoman won't say how the calls are split, pro vs. con, but Alaskans urging a "no" vote are making their case loudly, and the ACLU is flying dozens to D.C. to deliver that message in person.
Red Dog Mine, in hunt for more ore, proposes new road
One of Alaska’s largest mines is moving toward a significant expansion, applying for state and federal permits to build a 10-mile road to a pair of new prospects in a remote part of Northwest Alaska. Listen now
Gov. Walker’s ‘roadless rule’ panel takes shape
Timber, fishing and mining interests have been tapped by Gov. Walker for an advisory panel over development in the Tongass National Forest. The U.S. Forest Service is eyeing an Alaska-specific rule that could relax road building and logging restrictions. Listen now
Walker would seek tougher penalties for drug and sex crimes
The other candidates for governor want to repeal Senate Bill 91. Listen now
Protesters gather at Murkowski’s Alaska offices asking her to torpedo Trump’s Supreme Court pick
Across Alaska today, hundreds gathered at Sen. Murkowski’s satellite offices - rallying against Kavanaugh's nomination. Listen now
Sullivan undergoes emergency appendectomy, in ‘good health’ following procedure
Senator Dan Sullivan underwent an emergency appendectomy yesterday afternoon. Listen now
Murkowski said to find Kavanaugh accuser ‘very credible’
Sen. Murkowski told a reporter at midday that she was withholding her judgment until she heard from Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Listen now
Murkowski: Kavanaugh debate now about ‘victims and their ability to tell their story’
Alaska senator says the discussion has moved beyond the nominee's qualifications and become "a greater dialog, a national conversation, about women who've become victims." Listen now