Fire Crews Stop Two New Interior Wild Fires
The state stopped two fast moving new wildfires in the interior late yesterday (Monday) as hot, dry, windy conditions prevailed across the region. One...
Settlement Will Provide Better Yup’ik Voting Assistance in Bethel
The City of Bethel has settled a lawsuit with Yup’ik voters. The agreement will increase oversight of translation services during municipal elections. The State...
Mount Spurr Could be Huge Geothermal Energy Source
Over the past few years, people who live along Alaska’s Railbelt have begun to worry about the lifespan of the system that delivers energy...
State Seniors Division Suspends Applications
The state's division of Senior Disabilities and Services has suspended taking applications under its Medicaid waiver and Personal Care programs. The moratorium came after...
State Attorneys Release Opinion about Succession
State attorneys on Friday released an opinion outlining a possible resolution to an impending "succession gap."
Matt Miller, KTOO - Juneau
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Fires Blamed for Smokey Southcentral Skies
A high pressure system over Southcentral Alaska is to blame for heavy smoke blanketing the Anchorage and Matanuska Valley areas. The system is trapping...
Heat Wave Hits Fairbanks
Wednesday was the hottest day in Fairbanks since 1994. National Weather Service meteorologist Corey Bogel says the official temperature at the airport reached 91...
Dept. of Energy May Not Wait for Legislature
The US Department of Energy appears unwilling to wait for next year's legislative session for a possible override of Governor Sarah Palin's veto of...
Navy Laying Out Plans for Arctic
The US Navy is laying out plans for the warming waters above Alaska as shipping and resource development opportunities increase. Climate models predict the...
Palin Makes First Public Appearance Since Her Announcement
Sarah Palin returned to work as Alaska's governor today in Kotzebue. She visited the arctic community to sign a bill aimed at strengthening the...
Stimulus Spending to Help Fish, Too
Fish as well as people are expected to benefit from another round of federal stimulus funding that's headed to Alaska.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska
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Parnell Assembling New Administration
Since Friday's announcement that he will take over the governor's office in less than three weeks, Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell has been very busy...
Murkowski “Deeply Disappointed” in Palin
One of the strongest responses to Governor Palin's decision to resign came from Senator Lisa Murkowski. Her office put out a statement, saying the...
Palin Quits, Shocking Alaskans
Governor Sarah Palin announced this morning that she is resigning. Speaking from her home in Wasilla, the governor says she has no interest in...
Homer Rep Surprised by Decision
Homer Representative Paul Seaton's (R) reaction to today's announcement that Governor Sarah Palin will be resigning was one of surprise. Seaton says he didn't...
Fish and Wildlife Service Opposed to Doyon Land Swap
A controversial idea to swap land between the Native regional corporation Doyon Limited and the federal government is unlikely to move forward. The Environmental...
Salmon Fishing Closed in Mat-Su this Weekend
Sport fishing for king salmon is closed this holiday weekend in many of the most popular fishing creeks in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The closure notice...
Villagers Protesting Salmon Rules
The Native Tribe in the Marshall is protesting fishing restrictions imposed by the State of Alaska. On Friday six boats went fishing for King...
Obama Team Coming to Alaska
Five of President Obama's top cabinet secretaries will visit Bethel next month as part of a "rural tour." The group includes Energy Secretary Steven...
Lawmakers To Review High Fuel Prices
Three state lawmakers want hearings on a bill aimed at stemming high fuel prices. Democratic Representatives Pete Peterson and Chris Tuck of Anchorage and...