Anchorage School District reports 36 active coronavirus cases
There are 36 active coronavirus cases within the Anchorage School District, and 127 people in quarantine because of a close contact with someone who’s infected.
Valley Prepares for Earthquake
Alaskans are no strangers to earthquakes, and since the recent disaster in Japan, they are focusing anew on coping with one. ...
Tsunami castaways go on display at Oregon coast aquarium
Fishing buoys, fuel drums and even a derelict squid boat were among the tons of debris that floated into Alaska waters after Japan’s 2011 devastating earthquake and tsunami. An Oregon aquarium is about to open a display of the disaster’s living legacy on March 11.
Borough pot tax on hold, for now
A Matanuska Susitna Borough Assembly advisory committee can't decide on how to tax marijuana products.
Kenai and Sitka newspapers misreported voter eligibility before primary
Fewer than 100 votes could have made the difference in two races in the Kenai area. Listen now
Checking in with Iditarod mushers Baker and Burmeister
Mushers and their teams are making their runs down the Yukon River. KNOM’s Emily Schwing caught up with two mushers who have roots in Western Alaska mushers to find out how their races are going.
Valdez Holds First Alaska LNG Summit
Liquefied natural gas was on the minds of energy business executives, community leaders, and state lawmakers as they met at the first-ever Alaska LNG Summit in Valdez last week. The two-day summit gave the City an opportunity to show why such a line needs to go through Valdez.
Jurors hear tapes of Ted Stevens' scheming friends
Friends of Senator Ted Stevens schemed to manipulate a home repair bill so Stevens wouldn’t have to pay for it. That’s what jurors heard...
Yukon Quest: Gatt Wins 4th Title
Canadian musher Hans Gatt won the Yukon Quest this afternoon in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory.
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
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Experts question Dunleavy plan to expand snow machine, ATV use on roads
Already, about 25% of off-highway vehicle crashes occur on roads, a statistic that an expert fears could get much worse if a proposal goes through to expand access,
Bristol Bay Sockeye Season Comes to an End
The Bristol Bay Sockeye fishing season is over and it was not a year to make the fleet very happy. Still, the price was not bad, considering the market, and the ultimate strength of the runs were also not bad.
Interior Secretary Salazar Visiting Alaska
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar is in Alaska, along with his deputy, David Hayes. They will meet with Alaska businesses this morning and then have a press availability.
Peltola votes against military bill, citing partisan amendments
Service members deserve reproductive freedom, says Peltola, who missed 30 votes Thursday due to illness.
EPA Chief Praises Fairbanks for Response to Smoke
Environmental Protection Agency administrator Gina McCarthy wrapped up her Alaska trip yesterday in Fairbanks. She toured the area, which suffers from elevated wintertime fine particulate pollution that often violates federal clean air standards. McCarthy had only praise for how Fairbanks is responding to smoke from wood and coal burning.
Nicholas Galanin’s latest music project signs with Sub Pop Records, to release album in April
Galanin, who is Tlingit and Unangax̂, also works as a carver, engraver and visual artist. He is based in Sitka, Alaska.
Alaska News Nightly: June 15, 2011
Resource Developers Concerned About National Ocean Council Initiatives, Gates Says Soldiers in Afghanistan Will Not Be Under-Funded, Investigation Looms as Park and Center Part Ways, Dion Convicted of Killing Bonnie Craig 17 Years Ago, and more...
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016
Education commissioner tosses controversial AMP test; New Medicaid reform committee strives for savings; Report: Alaska prisons, justice system need efficacy overhaul; On Kenai, cracked K-Beach Road re-opens to traffic; Spice conference convenes as overdoses in Anchorage persist; UA looks to consolidate programs at major campuses; New arrivals in Kotzebue Sound preying on belugas; American Polar Society honors UAF professor; Yukon Quest racers drop off food, gear for checkpoints; Mongolia looks to Alaska for help handling domestic violence
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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Sept. 21, 2015
$2K PFD announced; Senators want to repeal "Cadillac" health plan tax; Hearings start on fighter jets; Feds open criminal investigation into walrus deaths; Starfish losing arms; Newtok nervous about relocation timeline; HUD grants to fight mold granted; UAS to offer marine transportation degree; ANSEP attracting more students.
State Takes Control Of Sheldon Jackson College Archives
The archives of Sheldon Jackson College in Sitka are now in the hands of the state. When the college closed in 2007 the Board of Trustees worked to pay down its debt and divest itself of the campus. But lately, the board’s work has centered on preserving the historic school’s legacy.
Pacific Heartbeat
Pacific Heartbeat is a new anthology series that provides viewers a glimpse of the real Pacific—its people, cultures, languages, music, and contemporary issues. From revealing exposés to rousing musical performances, the series features a diverse array of programs that will draw viewers into the heart and soul of Pacific Island culture.
Alaska Public Television. Saturday, August 11. 7:00 pm