Obama Wants to Boost Education Funding
The Obama Administration wants to boost education funding, even as it calls for belt-tightening throughout federal government. It also wants to re-work the...
Board of Fisheries Ask Legislature to Review Permitting Process
Environmental threats to the world famous salmon fisheries in Bristol Bay from the proposed Pebble Mine have prompted the Alaska Board of Fisheries...
Point Hope Caribou Hunters Found Guilty
The three men on trial in Point Hope for wasting Caribou meat were found guilty today. Aqquilluk Hank, Chester Koonuk and Roy Miller Junior...
Authorities Investigate Bird Killings in Sitka
What began with the death of a swan last month in Sitka’s Starrigavan Valley has turned into spree of protected bird killings.Federal and state...
Obama Administration Finishes Missile Defense Review
The Obama Administration has finished a review of missile defense that includes plans for Fort Greely in Delta Junction. The first-ever Ballistic Missile Defense...
Report Paints Bleak Picture of Alaska’s Hunger Problem
A new report is painting a bleak picture of Alaska’s hunger problem. The study shows 74 thousand people in Alaska receive food aid each...
Fuel Survey Exposes High Prices in Alaska
The results of a statewide survey released this week shows Alaskans pay considerably more for their fuel than the rest of the U.S. It...
Persily Makes His Case at Senate Confirmation Hearing
Larry Persily, President Obama's nominee to be the Federal Coordinator of the Office for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects, and Patricia Hoffman, appointed to...
TransCanada, Exxon Want Shippers to Bid on North Slope Gas
TransCanada and Exxon-Mobil on Friday formally filed their request to take the Alaska Pipeline Project to possible shippers to bid for space on...
ANC Police Looking for Child Abductor
On Friday, the Anchorage Police announced they are investigating three attempted child abductions occurring over the last two weeks.
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Missing: Personal Information on Thousands of Alaskans
Personal information about more than 77,000Alaskans is missing -- and officials are concerned that it might have been the result of identity theft. The...
Obama Supports Opening New Offshore Areas to Exploration
President Obama’s message in last night’s State of the Union address of “more jobs” and incentives for small businesses struck a chord...
Safety Team Detonating Explosives in Fairbanks
A multi agency public safety team has begun detonating explosive materials found at a Fairbanks residence. The operation is happening outside a home...
Legislature Considering Natural Reserve Along Holitna River
A bill being considered by the Legislature would create a natural reserve along the Holitna River. It would be the first time the...
Begich Slams GOP on Confirmation Process
Senator Mark Begich – an Alaska Democrat - is accusing Senate Republicans of holding up the confirmation of the US Marshal for Alaska,...
Judge OKs Agreement in Sexual Abuse Claims
A judge has signed off on a compensation agreement between the Catholic Diocese of Northern Alaska and about 300 people who filed claims...
Supreme Court Decision Prompts Response in Juneau
The reaction to last week’s Supreme Court decision that could open up political coffers to corporate money is mounting in the state capitol this...
Harris Drops Out of GOP Race
Former House Speaker John Harris has withdrawn his name from the list of candidates running in the Republican gubernatorial primary this year. Harris filed...
Alaska Politicians Assessing Fallout from Campaign Decision
Alaskans are trying to understand the full effects of Thursday’s US Supreme Court decision that will allow corporations to become more involved in political...
Search Underway for Sand Point Plane Crash Victims
Thursday night an Ace Cargo plane crashed on takeoff from Sand Point. Search efforts have been underway since early Friday morning. Two people were...