Mushers frustrated over cell phones on Iditarod trail
Mushers are expressing frustration over two controversial rule changes to the Iditarod made during a board meeting today.
AK: Protecting the environment and preserving the heritage of Denali’s dogs
There's only one national park in America where some of the Rangers are canines: Denali National Park. In the summers, the dogs serve as ambassadors, but during the winter months, they ferry researchers and park employees through areas closed to motorized vehicles. Listen Now
Dutch Harbor remains nation’s top fishing port
On dinner tables across the country, Americans are eating more fish. The United States is responsible for more fish consumption than all other countries, except for China. Listen Now
Alaskan says Justice Thomas groped her in 1999
Moira Smith says U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas groped her 17 years ago. Thomas calls the accusation "preposterous." Listen Now
University of Alaska seeks cuts to skiing and indoor track programs
The University of Alaska is recommending elimination of 6 sports teams. Under the cost saving proposal rolled out at an Anchorage press conference by UA President Jim Johnsen Thursday, the University of Alaska Fairbanks would lose its cross-country ski teams, and the University of Alaska Anchorage would drop its ski and indoor track squads. Listen Now
Amid audit and a case backlog, state Human Rights Commission tries to move forward
ASCHR is the state’s anti-discrimination agency. In 2011, a legislative audit found that the agency wasn’t doing its job. But amid complaints to the governor’s office and a new director with no legal experience, the commission is trying to move forward. Listen Now
Alaska GOP accuses Joe Miller of campaign finance violations
The GOP alleges Miller is misusing campaign dollars to inflate his real level of support. Listen Now
Central Council, state working to expand tribal court jurisdiction
Southeast’s largest tribal organization will soon be able to offer an alternative to the court system for some criminal cases. Listen Now
Sen. Sullivan address water concerns at AFN
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan spoke at AFN this afternoon about improving water and sewer access in rural Alaska and about helping Alaska Native veterans. Listen Now
Nikiski residents in limbo after LNG land grab
Over the last two years, the Alaska LNG project bought about 630 acres of land in Nikiski, on the Kenai Peninsula. That’s where the state and its partners hoped to build a giant natural gas liquefaction plant — and several homes were razed. Listen Now
Alaska’s largest Native organization endorses Clinton for president, first endorsement in history
For the first time, the Alaska Federation of Natives has endorsed a candidate for president — Hillary Clinton. Listen Now
Group working to bring remains of 15 Alaska Natives home from Pennsylvania
The remains of 15 Alaska Natives may soon journey home from the Carlisle Industrial Indian School in Pennsylvania. A small group of people working with the U.S. Army and the First Alaskans Institute have authored a resolution they hope to see passed at this year’s Alaska Federation of Natives convention in Fairbanks.
Man arrested for shooting of Fairbanks police officer
A 29-year-old man has been arrested in the shooting of a Fairbanks police officer. Anthony George Jenkins-Alexie was taken into custody by Fairbanks police Tuesday morning in connection with the shooting of police Sergeant Allen Brandt. Listen Now
Really? Alaska in play in presidential race?
Alaska has not voted for a Democrat since LBJ in 1964. But pundits say even red states like Alaska are in play now. Pollster Celinda Lake says Hillary Clinton has made gains with Alaska men. Listen Now
Firefighters work to continue fighting Moose Creek wildfire
Firefighters working to contain the Moose Creek wildfire near Sutton are dealing with diminished winds after three days in which gusts, at times, reached 60 mph. Listen Now
For Caelus CEO, North Slope ‘big find’ wouldn’t be the first
In a shallow bay off Alaska’s North Slope, Caelus Energy may have made the biggest oil discovery the world has seen since 2010. If developed, the field could have a major impact on Alaska’s economy and the global oil market. But that’s a big “if” — there are plenty of obstacles to overcome. Listen Now
Elders and Youth conference kicks off today in Fairbanks
More than a thousand Alaska Natives, young and old, from across the state are meeting today at the 33rd annual Elders and Youth conference. The event, hosted by the First Alaskans Institute, is usually an opportunity for 13- to 18-year-olds to learn about leadership, civic engagement and consensus building alongside their elders. Listen Now
Late-season fire burning near Sutton
A late-season fire near near Sutton is keeping fire crews on their toes. The Moose Creek Fire was reported early Saturday morning, and as of Sunday afternoon is charted at around 300 acres. Listen Now
Wielechowski, Kastner fight for votes in East Anchorage
For a decade, Democrat Bill Wielechowski has represented an East Anchorage Senate district where Republicans outnumber Democrats. He attributes part of his success to one of the oldest political activities: knocking on neighbors’ doors, one at a time. Listen Now
Russian aggression unlikely to hit Arctic, say security experts
Moscow is antagonizing the U.S. on multiple fronts - in Europe, in Syria and in cyberspace. But security experts say in the Arctic, Russia is still playing nice. Listen Now