Dunleavy agrees to fully restore $9M in funding to Head Start, early learning programs
The restoration totals about $9 million and includes $6.8 million to Head Start and $1.2 million to early childhood grants. It's one of several veto reversals the governor has made this week.
Chinese delegation visits Kodiak as Trump administration issues new proposed tariffs
A delegation from China visited Kodiak Island with the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, touring fish processing plants in Kodiak and Larsen Bay. Listen now
Petersburg police officer fired after Nazi-themed social media post
The post appeared to be supportive of Adolph Hitler and Nazi Germany, but the former officer says it was a reference to a comedy film that was taken out of context.
Watch: Alaska ranked choice voting, explained
Alaskans will have a new way to vote in state elections starting in 2022. Here's how it will work.
It’s getting even harder to find a house in Anchorage. A local economist shares her struggle.
Hannah Hennighausen and her partner have been outbid every time they've put an offer on a house. Most recently the winning bid offered all cash and waived all contingencies, which Hennighausen says is becoming more common.
Study asks why species bounced back – or didn’t – after Exxon Valdez
When the Exxon Valdez spilled 11 million gallons of crude oil into Prince William Sound in 1989, the immediate effects were pretty obvious. Researchers estimate that hundreds of thousands of sea birds and thousands of sea otters died within months, among other impacts. Listen now
Kodiak investigators seize $656K in fentanyl, heroin, meth bust
Two people were arrested in Kodiak, with 11,457 blue fentanyl pills, 3.15 pounds of crystal meth, 89 grams of tar heroin, five handguns and $58,722 in cash confiscated.
Judge: case of slain Mountain Village woman shows how Alaska’s justice system is failing
In a blistering order, a Fairbanks judge has declared a crisis in the state’s courts, saying that turnover among public defenders is delaying criminal trials and denying justice for victims and defendants alike.
2022 Destination Assessment proposes ways to make Anchorage more appealing
Destination development consultant Roger Brooks presented eight initiatives on how to make Anchorage more appealing to visitors and residents.
New legislation aims to enshrine PFDs in constitution
Members of the House majority have introduced legislation to enshrine Permanent Fund dividends into the Alaska Constitution. Dividends would be at least $1,250 each year. Listen now
The 1st private astronaut mission to International Space Station is back on Earth
Flying back in a SpaceX capsule, they splashed down in the Atlantic off the Florida coast to close out a 17-day tour that cost them $55 million apiece.
Lawmaker seeks audit of village public safety officers
A state lawmaker, who is concerned that the Village Public Safety Officer program isn't spending money efficiently, wants the program audited.
Cook Inlet gas crunch likely to push up prices as lawmakers search for solutions
The state’s largest gas utility is warning that shortfalls could come as soon as next year – and imports are years off.
Amid national crunch, Alaska’s coronavirus test supply is adequate, officials say
There's a national testing crunch right now for the coronavirus as the number of cases rise, with Vice President Mike Pence acknowledging that there aren't enough to meet demand
Slow or steady? Lisbet Norris and the great Siberian debate
A family in Willow runs a renowned kennel for the breed, and one of the youngest members is keeping the Siberian tradition alive as she prepares for her third Iditarod run. Download Audio
Gas Pipeline Up Before US Senate Committee
Provisions that would help finance an Alaska natural gas pipeline are in the US Senate energy bill being hammered out this month. Senator Lisa...
Anchorage mayor sued in federal court for firing investigator looking into deputy library director complaints
Heather MacAlpine served as the director of Anchorage’s Office of Equal Opportunity from 2015 until 2022, when she was abruptly fired.
Strong turnout in early voting across Alaska
With days left, 46,000 Alaskans have already voted early, about half the number as last year. Listen Now
Final Friday Marks Last Public Day For Alaska State Museum
Friday is the last day that the Alaska State Museum in Juneau will be open to the public.
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Murkowski says Pruitt’s Pebble decision surprised her
Sen. Murkowski says the EPA administrator's move to keep alive proposed limits on the mine seemed out of character. Listen now