How Trump nominees talk about climate; what it means for Alaska
'Man has an influence' is the refrain. Listen now
Sen. Sullivan says he’s hopeful about tax changes, but cautions Trump on tweets
The U.S. senator is hopeful about the Trump administration’s infrastructure, permitting and energy policies. But he said Trump doesn’t always help himself. Listen now
Residents rail against SB91 at rare Anchorage meeting
Amid growing frustration over an uptick in crime, officials in Anchorage are weighing what kind of solutions they want from lawmakers in Juneau. Listen now
Judge overrules state, says salmon initiative can go forward
A controversial ballot initiative intended to protect salmon habitat has cleared a major hurdle, setting up what could be an intense political fight. Listen now
Critics call Pebble’s concept an investment ploy, not a real plan
Former state senate president Rick Halford is critical of Pebble's new effort to reintroduce the project in a smaller package, saying the move is aimed at "mining the stock market," not the copper and gold. Listen now
AK: At Wales’ Kingikmiut Festival, dancing to heal
Last month, the community of Wales, in Western Alaska, hosted one of the biggest Alaska Native dance festivals in the state. 10 groups from around the region and as far as Anchorage flew in to the village over Labor Day weekend, to sing, dance, drum, talk — and heal. Listen now
Pebble shows first glance at its new mine plans
Early Thursday morning in Anchorage Pebble CEO Tom Collier began the rollout of Pebble Mine’s new design. The company is focusing on a much smaller footprint in the Pebble West deposit only. Listen now
ANWR advances with GOP budget
The U.S. House has passed a budget plan that could open the door to drilling in the Arctic Refuge. Listen now
Climate change roundtable puts Alaska contradictions on full display
Representatives from the oil and gas and mining industries joined environmentalists and local community leaders to spitball solutions. Listen now
ANWR takes tiny step down rocky Senate road
You know how members of Congress sometimes try to pass legislation by attaching it to a fast-moving bill everyone loves? That's not the case here. ANWR is controversial, and the budget plan it's hitching a ride on isn't entirely popular, either. Listen now
Walker doubles down on opposing Pebble Mine
Tomorrow, Pebble Limited Partnership CEO Tom Collier is expected to publicly outline a plan for the proposed Pebble Mine project for the first time. But in an interview today, Governor Bill Walker said he's against the controversial mine. Listen now
Amid expansion, Anchorage Police announce new strategy to fight violent crime
As property and violent crime continue to increase in Anchorage, the city's police department is internally reorganizing to better respond. Listen now
Spring Creek staff acted illegally in 2013 incident, Ombudsman finds
The state's ombudsman's office says staff at Spring Creek Correctional Center violated the law in 2013 when they stripped 12 inmates and locked them naked in cold cells without clothing, blankets, or mattresses for up to 12 hours. The ombudsman made recommendations to rectify the situation in a report released last week. Listen now
Bristol Bay braces for long awaited Pebble Mine plans
This week, Pebble Limited Partnership is expected to publicly unveil the outline for a plan to mine the copper and gold deposit northwest of Iliamna. Listen now
Alaskans among victims of Las Vegas shooting rampage
At least two Alaskans are dead, and another is wounded, after a gunman's rampage at an outdoor concert in Las Vegas. Many other residents were at the event and fled to safety, sending messages back to family overnight and into Monday. Listen now
How Trump’s tax plan would affect Alaskans
If President Trump's tax agenda goes into effect, taxes for people of all income groups would go down next year, on average. But only a few Alaskans would get the big tax breaks. Listen now
Walker says tax is needed to pay for services
Gov. Bill Walker and his top aides tried to make the case for enacting a new tax to a group of business and political leaders Friday. Listen now
AK: Juneau business showcases diverse artists’ work in postcard contest
Kindred Post, a post office, gift shop and gathering space in downtown Juneau held a recent art contest. The prize? 10 winners will now get their art printed on the shop’s postcards. The selections came from around the state, and from a purposely diverse group of artists. Listen now
Next election may delay plan to fund state government
Candidates have been announcing plans for governor, lieutenant governor and the Legislature since July. And they’re taking positions that could make a budget deal more difficult. Listen now
Japanese naval band drums for Anchorage middle-schoolers
In a first, Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force brought its prestigious band to perform for Anchorage students. Listen now