News

All news stories, regardless of topic (local, statewide + national news stories, as well as Talk of Alaska, Alaska News Nightly, Alaska Insight, Alaska Economic Report). Some news stories may also have other categories marked, which will also put them on a subpage. Not all news stories will fall into a subpage.

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The man killed in the assassination attempt on Trump died shielding his family

Corey Comperatore, 50, lived in Sarver, Pa., and was the father of two daughters.
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Permanent Fund Corp. board member resigns after email controversy

In May, a series of leaked emails suggested some corporation employees felt pressured by investment suggestions offered by Ellie Rubenstein.
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As frustration grows, Quintillion extends timeline for restoring Western Alaska internet service

Repairs to the broken fiberoptic cable can’t happen until sea ice opens up enough for a repair vessel to get through.
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Line One: World Tuberculosis Day

Tuberculosis is a disease with a complicated history in Alaska. For decades, the state has led the country in rates of infection, but care for people with tuberculosis has a history of discrimination and mistreatment. However, treatments have changed and health workers say cases are especially high right now. On this Line One, host Dr. Justin Clark explores the scope of tuberculosis in Alaska, and the treatments for those who have it.

Judge rejects state’s effort to block Alaska Gov. Dunleavy recall campaign

Anchorage Superior Court Judge Eric Aarseth ruled from the bench that the campaign can move forward, but his decision is certain to be appealed by Dunleavy's administration to the Alaska Supreme Court.

49 Voices: Judy Donegan of Palmer

This week, we're hearing from Judy Donegan, who's lived in Palmer for six years. Download Audio

State To Review Old Statutes Delaying Renewable Energy Projects

It may become easier for independent energy producers to provide power to the grid. The Regulatory Commission of Alaska has agreed to review out-of-date statutes that some say are holding up renewable energy projects. Download Audio

Mackey and Anderson race for the finish in Yukon Quest

Lance Mackey and Ken Anderson are racing to the finish line in the Yukon Quest.  Defending champion Mackey had a slight lead over Anderson...
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Wrangell’s Happy Cannabis given go-ahead, but its doors will remain closed

Wrangell’s only proposed pot business has been given the go-ahead, pending the approval of a local building permit. Listen now
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Off Alaska coast, research crew peers down, down, down to map deep and remote ocean

The Okeanos Explorer team is exploring some of the world’s deepest and most remote waters off the Aleutian Islands.
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Early voting opens for Aug. 20 primary; mailed absentee application window closes this week

Under Alaska’s primary election system, all candidates for a particular office run together. The top four vote-getters advance to November.

Copper Basin 300 Starts Sled Dog Season

The season’s first big mid-distance sled dog race gets underway Saturday in Glennallen. Thirty five mushers are signed up so far for the...

Fiesta Colors Could Boost Potato Sales

Locally grown produce could be taking on a new festive look soon. Researchers in Palmer are working on what they call "novelty" potatoes.

Absentee, Early Vote Counting Begins Today

Photo and Story by Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau The Division of Elections is counting the first round of absentee and early votes...

Alaska News Nightly: August 29, 2014

State Ferry Union Averts Strike; Juneau Police Reach Community One Cup Of Coffee At A Time; Comment Period on FEMA Disaster Declaration To Close; Cold, Wet Front Drops 3 Inches of Snow On Deadhorse; 'You've Got To Defend It' - Denali Celebrates Wilderness Act 50th; NSF Earmarks $1.5M for Native Students Studying STEM Subjects; AK: Haines Songwriter Dreams Big, Courts Her Inspiration's Ear; 300 Villages: Anvik Download Audio:
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Anchorage developer pursues Petersburg affordable housing project

Meanwhile, the Petersburg Borough Assembly is considering an ordinance that could lower property tax bills for low-income housing units.
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Study confirms ancient people of Interior Alaska ate salmon

The study is based on a chemical analysis of tissue samples.

Court stops legislature's move to control city transport board

A Superior Court judge has ruled a state move to influence major road construction in Anchorage violates federal law. Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

Election results roundup

Voters across the state went to the polls yesterday to elect mayors, city and borough representatives and decide a long list of ballot initiatives....

Democrats Ask Obama to Protect ANWR and Teshekpuk Lake From Drilling

A group of Democrats in the U.S. House are using the Exxon Valdez oil spill anniversary to call for protecting the Arctic from development. Libby...