For Alaskans dealing with veto-induced anxiety, a therapist offers advice
With Alaska headed toward massive cuts to its university system, social services and other state-funded programs, many Alaskans are expressing frustration, sadness and anxiety.
Post-Holiday Lull Means Less Public Attention For Homeless Needs
Quiet after the frenzy of the holidays is a welcome change for many Alaskans, but for those who live from paycheck to paycheck or are homeless, the quiet can mean less. Less public attention to donations of clothing, food and money during the coldest part of the year. In December, Lisa Aquino took the helm as executive director for Catholic Social Services, the organization that runs Brother Francis Shelter, Clare House and other assistance programs in Anchorage.
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Seward swimmer Lydia Jacoby likely headed to Olympics
Seward swimmer Lydia Jacoby is likely headed to the Tokyo Olympics after finishing second Tuesday evening in the 100 meter breaststroke at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha, Nebraska.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, April 1, 2020
The Alaska National Guard mobilizes to help airlift COVID-19 patients from rural Alaska. Plus: What we can learn from Alaskans' response to the 1964 earthquake. And, some advice from a parent who home schools her children.
Volcano Alert Level Lowered
The Alaska Volcano Observatory has lowered the alert level for Mount Redoubt from red to orange. The volcano exploded twice this morning (Wednesday), but...
Traditional Healing on Tudor
Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
Tucked along the south side of Southcentral Foundation’s complex of modern medical facilities is the traditional healing garden. Even with...
Carbon Monoxide Possible Factor in F-22 Crash
It is looking more likely that the air handling system in the Air Force's F-22 Raptor jet fighter may have been a factor in Captain Jeffrey Haney's death in a crash last winter near the Denali Highway.
Alaska Superior Court Judges Retain Positions
Associated Press
Alaska’s four presiding Superior Court judges will retain their positions for 2011.
Supreme Court Chief Justice Walter L. Carpeneti announced Thursday that...
Alaska musicians get creative for Tiny Desk Contest
Last week, NPR Music announced the winner of its second-ever Tiny Desk contest, Duluth, Minnesota’s Gaelynn Lea. More than 6,000 hopeful bands and solo musicians submitted videos of their original music for a chance to play NPR Music’s coveted Tiny Desk at headquarters in Washington, DC. Though there can only be one winner, here are some of the stand out Alaskan performers who competed for the title. Download Audio
Hundreds of UAA students quickly move out of dorms, while some prepare to hunker down on campus
About 120 students will ride out at least part of spring semester, if not all of it, on a nearly empty campus in the middle of Anchorage.
Murkowski says she's giving up Kenai land to end ethics controversy
Senator Lisa Murkowski is trying to put a stop to the political flak she has gotten for buying Kenai riverfront property from family friend...
North Korea fires a ballistic missile over Japan
North Korea launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile on Tuesday that flew over Japan for the first time in five years, the South Korean government said, triggering alerts across Japan.
Sullivan amendment to defense bill would revive Ambler Road
The Biden administration nixed a proposal to build a road to the Ambler mining district. Sen. Sullivan wants to override that decision.
Homer Takes First Step Toward Deep Water Dock Expansion
The City of Homer is taking its first step towards a long planned expansion of the city’s deep water dock. Earlier this month, the Homer City Council chose to award R&M Consultants of Anchorage the contract for a study to evaluate the project’s merits.
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Fox Islands Rocked by Multiple Earthquakes
The Fox Islands group, home to Unalaska and Nikolski, has been rocked by about 80 earthquakes since last night.
Anne Hillman, KUCB – Unalaska
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Palin supports a plan to keep the state's LNG plant running
The State of Alaska is supporting a plan that would continue the shipment of Cook Inlet natural gas to Asia for the next several...
Sockeye Fire: More than 4,000 Acres; Prompts Evacuations; Parks Highway Closes
Update: 10:18 p.m. The Division of Forestry now estimates the size of the Sockeye Fire at over 4,000 acres.
Willow residents from Sharen Road south to Nancy Lake Parkway are evacuating, and many people are stuck on one side or the other of the fire, which has closed the Parks Highway.
Dillingham and schools around Alaska roll out new PEAKS test
The Dillingham City School District started its annual statewide assessment in English language arts, math and science today. The testing window for schools around the state opened Monday and runs through April 28. This year schools are using PEAKS (Performance Evaluation for Alaska’s Schools). Listen now
Sportsmen, charities to distribute moose meat in Wrangell
When a hunter illegally kills a moose, the meat will be confiscated, processed by a local butcher and distributed as food for low-income families, seniors and Alaska Natives in the community.
Rod Perry Focusing On Traditional Dog Sled Design
With most current Iditarod mushers focused on the finish line in Nome, one former musher is still thinking about the start. At this year’s ceremonial start in Anchorage, Rod Perry drove a sled that weighed more than twice as much as the other mushers. The Iditarod pioneer hopes it was the first of many historic sled runs to come.
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