Anchorage School District Set to Lay Off More Than 200
Tuesday, the superintendent of the Anchorage School District announced how he will trim $23 million from the district's budget.
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Global warming effects to wipe out Alaska's polar bears in 50 years
Photo: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The best guess of federal scientists is that polar bears will disappear from the Alaska coast within the next...
AK: Taking a ride with the last dog team left in Utqiaġvik
In Utqiaġvik, there’s still one dog team left, and their musher has been getting around the tundra by dogsled for more than 30 years.
Chinese, NOAA Dismantle Pirate Fishing Vessels
A pirate fishing vessel intercepted by the Coast Guard in August has been cut up. Captain Phillip Thorne is the head of enforcement for Alaska. He says the Chinese government has disposed of the 177-foot Da Cheng.
Anchorage murder suspect, girlfriend arrested in Memorial Day shooting
Police say two men got into an argument outside of a hotel and then one opened fire.
Line One: Acupuncture
The use of acupuncture and alternative medicine techniques has greatly increased over the last several decades in the United States, particularly in the treatment of chronic pain. What are the common uses for acupuncture and herbal medicine, and how is it used in combination with Western medicine? Join host Dr Justin Clark. As he explores these topics on this episode of Line One: Your Health Connection.
Local Organizations Pitch In to Help Haines’ Homeless
Haines doesn’t have a shelter or official service for people who are homeless. There are local organizations that do what they can to help – a lot of the time that means providing a one-way ferry ticket to Juneau, the closest town with a homeless shelter. So what happens when a homeless couple shows up in Haines, determined to find a place to stay? That happened with 48-year-old Roger and 45-year-old Judy Kley, who slept in shelters and on the streets for three years and just recently found a home in Haines.
Balash Appointed Natural Resources Commissioner
Gov. Sean Parnell has named Joe Balash as his Natural Resources commissioner. Balash has served as acting commissioner since September, and he was previously a deputy in the department. He was one of the governor's point people on the recent overhaul of the state's oil tax system.
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Officials Reviewing Anchorage Election, Write-in Campaign Hopeful
The election commission has started reviewing question ballots from Tuesday's municipal election in Anchorage. But they won't be counting absentees until next week. KSKA'S Daysha Eaton has the story.
Halcro Files Letter Of Intent In Anchorage Mayor’s Race
Former Alaska legislator Andrew Halcro has filed a letter of intent to run for mayor of Anchorage. Halcro filed the letter, signaling his interest in seeking the post, with the Alaska Public Offices Commission on Friday.
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WATCH: Anchorage mayor candidates debate visions for the city
Former Air Force and commercial pilot Dave Bronson and Assemblymember and Alaska Army National Guard Captain Forrest Dunbar are the two runoff candidates for the Anchorage mayoral election.
Fairbanks opening new, innovative detox facility
A new alcohol and drug detox facility is opening in Fairbanks. The Fairbanks Native Association's "Gateway Recovery Center" has resulted from a several-year community...
How districts are working to meet distance education needs in rural Alaska | Alaska Insight
Most schools are underway across the state. Do rural students have better options for online instruction now than they had in the spring?
Denali National Park closure continues as Outside wildfire crews arrive
Firefighters made progress Monday against the Riley Fire, but passenger trains to the park have been canceled and power in the area remains out.
Alaska’s first known coronavirus patient arrived on a cargo flight and went to an ER in Anchorage, state officials say
Alaska's chief medical officer called it an isolated case that health officials believe they can contain.
Anchorage idles fire equipment to deal with shortfall
A major issue has been the cost of overtime pay to staff who fill in for firefighters on leave.
Mushing Explained Video: Feeding the furnace of elite Iditarod sled dogs
The lives of the 1,300 sled dogs running now to Nome have led up to this moment as they race to against the world’s best dogs and wiliest mushers. Years of training come down to a couple short weeks of elite performance, sometimes running more than 100 miles per day.
Air Station Sitka: An airborne mission over Alaska’s maritime landscape
Air Station Sitka commander Capt. Chip Lewin discussed the capabilities of his crews and their equipment in a presentation to the Sitka Chamber of Commerce. Listen now
Anchorage adopts Climate Action Plan
With more than 100 pages, the document sets ambitious goals, like reducing the city's carbon emissions by 80 percent within about 30 years.
‘I am Yup’ik’ makes its way to Sundance Film Festival
The film “I Am Yup’ik,” has made it’s way to the 2016 Sundance Film Festival lineup, the nonprofit organization announced Tuesday.