House leaders aim for compromise, early school budget this year
The second session of the 30th Alaska Legislature began Tuesday, with the caucus leaders expressing hope that this year will be more productive than 2017. Listen now
Petit wins Copper Basin 300 in slow race hampered by weather
A race official pointed to strong winds and heavy snow as contributing to 16 scratches in the challenging mid-distance race out of Glennallen. Listen now
AK Attorney General asks Congress to open banking for pot businesses
Alaska's Attorney General has joined a bipartisan group calling on lawmakers to change federal banking rules over handling legal marijuana sales. Listen now
Unprecedented open water, warm weather cause K300 route change
The Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race has taken an unprecedented turn: For the first time, the race will run two laps to its halfway point and back because of warm weather and open water. Listen now
Murkowski, Sullivan contend with less-Republican Senate
Last year, it was all eyes on Sen. Lisa Murkowski. The fate of health care and tax bills seemed at times to turn on what she would do. But this year is shaping up differently in the Senate, and both Alaska senators will have to contend with new dynamics. Listen now
Alaska’s leaders got more than they bargained for from Interior’s offshore drilling proposal
The Trump administration recently proposed a vast expansion of federal waters available for oil development. Many U.S. states were not pleased — states like California, Oregon and Florida don’t want oil development off their coastlines. Alaska is a different story. Alaska’s leaders got what they wanted in the plan — and then some. Now the question is: will Alaska ask the Trump administration to cut back? Listen now
Murkowski condemns Trump for ‘offensive’ remark
Sen. Lisa Murkowski has condemned President Trump for a vulgar term he reportedly used in a White House meeting, referring to countries in Africa and elsewhere. Listen now
$63B and counting: How long can Alaska’s Permanent Fund keep growing so fast?
Right after the last big global financial crisis in 2008, Alaska’s sovereign wealth fund had about $25 billion dollars in it. And today, Alaska’s Permanent Fund has $63 billion in it. It doubled in size in less than a decade. Listen now
Walker plans to meet House nominees before making pick
Gov. Bill Walker will pick one of three finalists to fill the Alaska House seat left vacant by Dean Westlake, who resigned after he was accused of harassing female aides. Listen now
Four decisions in three weeks: How Trump is transforming Alaska
Blink and you might have missed it: In just three weeks, there was a profound shift in the landscape for energy and environmental issues in Alaska. Listen now
Citizens group investigates Cook Inlet’s aging oil infrastructure
A watchdog citizens group is working on a series of reports on Cook Inlet’s oil and gas infrastructure, following several accidents last spring. Listen now
For Anchorage to Mat-Su commuter rail, a task force takes shape
Gov. Bill Walker wants a task force to look into commuter rail service between Anchorage and the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. Listen now
Speaker Ryan honors Young, offers tip: ‘swear in,’ not ‘at’
The U.S. House of Representatives honored - nearly roasted - Congressman Don Young Wednesday for becoming the new "dean of the House." And back home, Young gains a challenger: Alyce Galvin. Listen now
Wasilla city council votes to ban plastic bags, effective July 1
The Wasilla City Council voted Monday night to ban single-use plastic bags in the city. It's the first such ban for a community in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, where a larger effort to tax plastic bags borough-wide is also underway. Listen now
After budget cuts and crime spikes, Alaska prosecutors struggle to keep up
In a three year period the state lost 22 prosecutors, prompting offices to close and attorneys to shoulder up to 900 cases a year. The situation is especially difficult in two parts of the state that have seen disproportionate increases in violent crime. Listen now
State report details potential health impacts of climate change
How will climate change affect health in Alaska? Dangerous travel conditions could cause more accidents, warmer temperatures could spread new diseases and the topsy-turvy weather could worsen mental health. Those are some conclusions from a new state report released Monday.Listen now
Alaskan skiers dominate top of podiums at US Nationals
The U.S. National Cross Country Championships wrapped up in Anchorage on Monday and Alaskans dominated the top spots on the podium, including Caitlin Patterson, who finished first in all four races. Listen now
King Cove and feds reach deal on controversial road
The city of King Cove has reached a deal with the Trump administration to build a road through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, according to the city. Listen now
Trump’s offshore drilling plans rattle coastal communities across Alaska
The Trump administration has proposed opening almost all Alaska waters to oil and gas leasing, including areas that have never seen drilling, and it’s raising concerns in Alaska’s coastal communities. Listen now
Kuskokwim Bay communities seek aid after wind storm
Both Platinum and Quinhagak are applying for aid following a high-speed wind storm that ripped through the communities days before Christmas. Listen now