Alaska’s Senators React to Obama’s Speech
Alaska’s Senators say President Obama gave a forceful speech on health care to Congress last night, although neither is sold on the legislation. Republican...
Historic District in Fairbanks is Ready to be Demolished
A long sought road and bridge project will nearly wipe clean an historic but run down swath of Fairbanks. As KUAC’s Dan Bross reports,...
Middle Class Alaska Families Struggling in Current Economy
A new report analyzing the status of working families in Alaska has been released by the Alaska Center for Public Policy, a local...
Walruses Returning to Alaska’s Northern Coast
Photo by Brendan Smith - US Geological Survey
Walruses are coming back to Alaska's northern coast.
For only the second time in memory, a large...
Swine Flu Contributes to Seward Death
The State is reporting another death from H1N1 flu. The person is a middle aged woman from Seward who had a combination of...
Fairbanks Youth Dies of Swine Flu
A Fairbanks elementary student died of the H1N1 flu over the weekend. His is the second death attributed to the Swine Flu in...
Ft. Richardson Soldier Dies in Afghanistan
A Fort Richardson soldier has died in Afghanistan. The Pentagon says Lt. Darryn Andrews died Friday when his vehicle came under attack by...
Congress Set to Return from August Recess
Congress returns next week from a month-long recess, during which members heard plenty from their constituents. With a lot at stake in health...
Parnell Pushing for OCS Initiative
Governor Parnell is beginning what he calls a full-court press to support a five-year oil and gas leasing program on Alaska’s Outer Continental Shelf....
Jellyfish Photographed in Arctic Ocean
Photo by Kevin Raskoff. Monterey Peninsula College.
Scientists photograph jellyfish deep in Arctic Ocean.
Scientists have published photos of jellyfish found deep in the Arctic...
Enstar Looking At Importing Liquefied Gas to Anchorage
Enstar Natural Gas is working on plans to import liquefied natural gas to fill Anchorage’s anticipated fuel needs as fuel supplies in...
BP to Close Kikiski Facility
BP’s gas-to-liquid facility in Nikiski is set to close by the end of the year. The company opened the plant seven years ago...
Permanent Fund Distribution Around the Corner
It’s that time of year again when thoughts in Alaska inevitably turn toward the impending arrival of permanent fund checks.
Adam Kane, KDLG –...
SeaLife Center Release Pup, Milky Way
Last week a male harbor seal pup that was found abandoned on a beach near Homer in June was released back into the...
Feds Lift Medicaid Moratorium
The Federal government has lifted its moratorium on the state’s authority to accept applications for four Medicaid Waiver Programs that give at-home and...
Dealers Waiting for Clunker Cash
Cash for Clunkers may be over but car dealers nationwide are still waiting for their checks from the federal stimulus program. They’re also...
House Panel Seeks Alternative Energy Ideas
Unalaska hosted another House Energy Committee meeting Wednesday evening. As the committee sought input on a new energy policy for the state, they...
Bristol Bay Reflects High Cost of Living
The cost of living in Bristol Bay is about 37 percent more expensive than living in the Anchorage area according to some new...
Stevens Pays Tribute to Kennedy
Former Alaska Senator Ted Stevens joined the chorus of voices today paying tribute to Senator Edward Kennedy, who died last night of brain...
Kennedy Delivered Memorable Speech in Sitka
One of Senator Ted Kennedy's most dramatic speeches was delivered in Sitka, Alaska. Kennedy gave the keynote address at the state Democratic convention in...