Unalaska celebrates opening of newly expanded public library
Crowds of Unalaskans gathered Sunday to celebrate the grand opening of the newly expanded Unalaska Public Library.
Fire destroys Selawik church
The Friend's Church in the village of Selawik was destroyed by a fire this morning.
David Shurtleff, APRN - Anchorage
Bering Sea Factory Trawler Catches Fire
A factory trawler that frequently participates in the Bering Sea pollock fishery caught fire Monday afternoon.
Taylor Highway Driver Remains Missing
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
An Eagle River man remains missing along the Taylor Highway. Alaska State troopers are looking for 56-year-old Charles Collins. ...
Woman dies in rafting accident near Valdez
A 48-year-old woman from the Fairbanks area has died in a rafting accident on the Lowe River near Valdez.
When prisoners own the store, everyone profits
Prison commissaries around the country make millions each year, and most of the profits go to private companies. But not at Spring Creek Correctional Center, where the prisoners own and operate the store and use the profits to benefit the communities inside and outside the prison walls.
Alaska prosecutors release photos of possible third victim in sentencing for convicted killer Brian Smith
Prosecutors released images of the woman, allegedly found on Smith's cellphone, in court documents before his sentencing begins Friday.
Parnell Dines with Obama; Meets with Governors in DC
Alaska Governor Sean Parnell attended a White House meeting on Monday morning with other governors from around the country, and heard from...
Army tanker truck wrecks, spills fuel near Harding Lake
A state Department of Environmental Conservation report issued Tuesday evening says an Army tanker truck that crashed Sunday near Harding Lake leaked 800 gallons of fuel within about 50 feet of a slough that leads into the Tanana River. Listen now
Former federal prosecutor Wev Shea reacts to Stevens indictment
Former U.S. Attorney for Alaska Wev Shea has been an outspoken critic of corruption within Alaska politics. Shea says he would not have expected...
ASD Cuts Impact English Language Learners
The number of immigrant, refugee and other students who need help with English is growing parts of Anchorage, but the school district is spread thin because of last year's cuts and they don't have the money to hire any new teachers or tutors.
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A conversation about death over cake and coffee
Two Ketchikan women are trying to make a difficult topic a little easier for people to talk about. Their big goal is to encourage more people to plan for their own end. Listen now
In Alaska’s right-leaning Mat-Su, challengers aim to unseat conservative school board incumbents
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School Board has come under scrutiny after some recent, controversial decisions.
Don Young pushes ANWR as part of parks improvement bill
Congressman Don Young used a bill aimed at generating money to improve national parks to push his proposal for opening the coastal plain of...
Mendenhall Glacier fees to go up in 2016
Starting next summer, the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center in Juneau will increase its entry fee and start charging for use of nearby trails and amenities. The U.S. Forest Service announced the change today after taking public comments on the proposal this winter.
As oil prices and inflation rise, Dunleavy pushes for higher PFDs and bonds
Dunleavy wants the state to issue $325 million in bonds to pay for construction of ports, airports, fire stations and other projects.
Courts Rule Against 2 Plaintiffs Challenging Park Service Authority
The 9th Circuit Court of appeals has ruled against plaintiffs in two cases challenging National Park Service authority. The court found against hunters John Sturgeon of Anchorage and Jim Wilde of Central, who challenged park service regulation of state waters inside Yukon Charley Rivers Park and Preserve.
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Conservation Group Sues to Block Controversial Timber Sale
The Forest Service awarded a contract this last week to log two-thirds of a controversial Southeast Alaska timber sale. Officials say it’s the first of several contracts for what’s called the Big Thorne timber sale.
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Fairbanks attorney found in contempt of court
A Fairbanks attorney has been held in contempt of court for comments he made to Superior Court Judge Douglas Blankenship during a June 10 hearing.
Anchorage’s iconic holiday star shines on again after avalanche prompts repairs
Since Friday, airmen have worked to repair the star that’s located about 4,000 feet up Mount Gordon Lyon. They’ve contended with wind chills below zero degrees and snowy skies to get all 350 light bulbs replaced.