Senators aim for ACA fixes, Murkowski-style
This was the kind of health care hearing Sen. Murkowski has been calling for: Public and bipartisan. But time is short, even to fix flaws in the Affordable Care Act, let alone replace it. Listen now
One man’s quest to find Glacier Bay’s ecological Holy Grail
William S. Cooper left directions from over 100 years ago. But rediscovering the lost research plots in Glacier Bay required an epic adventure. Listen now
Alaska attorney general joins others arguing that redistricting can be too partisan
Alaska Attorney General Jahna Lindemuth joined a legal brief in a U.S. Supreme Court case Tuesday, arguing that redistricting shouldn’t favor one political party. Listen now
Trump’s decision to end DACA prompts Anchorage protest
About a hundred protesters gathered in downtown Anchorage in opposition to the president's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA). Listen now
As the state’s gasline corporation hopes for investment interest, lawmakers look for answers
For the last two months the state’s gasline corporation has asked potential customers and investors in the state-led project to formally show interest in the massive pipeline project, without being bound by a contract.
Hunters troll PETA in selfie campaign, but did it backfire?
All across the country, the slogan "shoot selfies, not animals" was co-opted by people putting up social media posts featuring trophy photos of game taken in the field. But PETA is still counting it a success.
Gov. Walker says fourth special will be in October, focus on revenue
Walker did not say what revenue options he’ll put on agenda for the session. There is a $2.36 billion gap between what the state spends and what it raises in taxes, fees and oil royalties.
AK: Petersburg family leads charge to save historic cabin in Tongass National Forest
90 privately-owned cabins were grandfathered into the Tongass National Forest in Southeast Alaska when areas of it were designated as wilderness. But once the cabins are passed down one generation, they are slated to be removed or destroyed. Listen now
Tillerson proposes scrapping Arctic and climate envoys
The proposal comes just months after Tillerson visited Alaska and spoke about the importance of the Arctic. Some worry it’s a sign the Trump administration will be less engaged in the region.
Alaska soldiers to deploy for Afghanistan within week
Over the course of the coming month the Army is sending approximately 1,200 members of the 4th Brigade Combat Team 25th Infantry Division from Anchorage's Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
Militia Leader Appeal Draws Split Ruling
A federal appeals court has thrown out one of the convictions of former Fairbanks militia leader Schaeffer Cox. A Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision filed Tuesday vacates Cox’s conviction of solicitation to murder federal officials.
Investigators drop query into Zinke calls to Alaska senators
The IG's office issued a letter saying Alaska's U.S. senators declined to discuss the matter with investigators and further investigation would be pointless.
St. Paul Ramps Up Reindeer Program to Improve Food Security
For the last century, reindeer have roamed St. Paul Island without much oversight. But now, the tribal government is stepping up its management style to boost subsistence options and the local economy.
The Afterlife of Unalaska’s Bald Eagles
When bald eagles die in Unalaska, it’s the beginning of a long journey. Literally. Many of them travel thousands of miles and find second lives in the Lower 48, after a stop in a well-stuffed freezer.
Alaska National Guard members helping with Harvey rescues
13 members of Alaska's Air National Guard left on Monday to help with air and water rescues amid historic Texas flooding. Listen now
Fish wheel: Design from the past may be a solution for the future
With gillnet fishing limited to only a few days on the Kuskokwim for most of June and July, some people on the river turned to alternative ways of filling their smokehouses. In Sleetmute, Barb Carlson and Maggie Bobby ran a fish wheel to get their season's catch of red salmon and to help their neighbors. Listen now
For now, Hurricane Harvey not expected to impact Alaska’s oil and gas
Hurricane Harvey has caused nearly 100 oil and gas production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico to temporarily shut down, but that drop in production doesn't necessarily translate to a higher demand for Alaska's oil. Listen now
Alaska officials looking into lawsuit against opioid drugmakers
The State of Alaska is looking into whether it should sue the manufacturers of opioid painkillers for their contributions to the opioid epidemic and has hired a law firm that is representing two other states in related legal action. Listen now
One dead, one wounded in Aniak crime spree
In Aniak, one person is dead and another wounded in what appears to have been a violent crime spree that started at 2 a.m. on Sunday. Listen now
Update: PFD supporters plan to make case to voters
On Friday, The Alaska Supreme Court upheld Gov. Bill Walker’s veto that halved Permanent Fund dividends last year. Listen now