Young challenged for House seat by former Alaska Public Media GM
Alaska U.S. Rep. Don Young says he's looking forward to a spirited and energetic campaign as he seeks a 23rd term in Congress. Download Audio
Juneau rallies for hope amid heroin crisis
The Juneau Police Department recently held an event to bring people and service providers together called Hope Not Heroin. Alaska lawmakers were there, as well as Gov. Bill Walker. And for some in the crowd, the event signified how communities are changing the conversation when it comes to talking about addiction.
Girdwood police vote undetermined
Girdwood voters are split on paying for local police protection. The unofficial outcome of Tuesday's municipal election indicates that about half of the community's voters are willing to pay additional property taxes to cover the costs of law enforcement, while the other half are not. Download Audio
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Apr. 6, 2016
Budget talks entering final phase; feds refuse state request to prosecute Bill Allen; offshore drilling plan draws protests; North Slope mayor recalled by voters; liberals get edge in Anchorage elections, massive school bond fails; Girdwood police vote undetermined; Emmonak declares disaster after fire threatens fishing industry; Peninsula spruce threatened by aphid; taking a field trip to the moon, sort of Download Audio
Peninsula spruce threatened by aphid
Spruce trees are under attack in the Kachemak Bay area. Tiny insects called spruce aphids are draining sap from the trees leaving tell-tale signs of damage. Spruce aphids are not usually found on the Kenai Peninsula and their sudden appearance is making residents worry for the health of their trees. Download Audio
North Slope mayor recalled by voters
Residents of the North Slope Borough have voted to recall Mayor Charlotte Brower. Download Audio
Budget talks entering final phase
State budget talks are entering their final phase. The House and Senate have appointed members to a budget conference committee. Download Audio
Taking a field trip to the moon, sort of
Take a field trip to the moon through virtual reality and a cardboard box. Download Audio
Offshore drilling plan draws protests
The tentative proposal would allow lease sales in the Arctic Ocean and Cook Inlet.
Rep. Young blames ‘bunch of idiots’ for Trump phenomenom
Donald Trump may be the leading Republican candidate for president, but Alaska Congressman Don Young is no fan. He blames "the people" for "following a pied piper over the edge of the cliff."
Feds say state can’t prosecute Allen; AG Richards sees end
U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch has declined to let the Alaska Department of Law act as federal prosecutors to pursue sex-trafficking charges against the once-powerful owner of oilfield services company VECO.
VIDEO: Frontier Baseball
Historian Katie Ringsmuth discusses Alaska's love affair with baseball, which dates back to the early 1900s.
North Slope voters recall Borough Mayor Charlotte Brower
North Slope Borough voters have voted in favor of recalling Borough Mayor Charlotte Brower.
Emmonak declares disaster after fire threatens fishing industry
The City of Emmonak has issued a disaster declaration after a fire destroyed five commercial fishing buildings last month, causing $3 million of damage. Download Audio
Liberals get edge in Anchorage elections, massive school bond fails
Upsets over financing for school capital projects and a tax-cap calculation will leave Administration with budget challenges, though more liberal-leaning Assembly. Download Audio
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Apr. 5, 2016
Four Supreme Court nominees submitted to Gov. Walker; Rep. Olson bill would tax Permanent Fund dividends as budget stopgap; Alaskans are testifying more than ever... but does it matter?; Rep. Young calls on Juneau Republicans to support Sturgeon case; no trucks advised on upriver ice road; Denali area wolf hunt shortened; bonds, Assembly seats and School board among Anchorage Municipality ballots; bill introduced to allow communities to contribute to Marine Highway; Sitka commemorates relationship with Japanese sister city Download Audio
Bonds, Assembly seats and School Board on Anchorage ballots
Self-contained two-way about tonight's Anchorage election. You can follow on the live blog, too! Download Audio
Denali area wolf hunt shortened
The Alaska Board of Game has approved a National Park Service proposal aimed at reducing the number of park wolves killed outside the Denali’s northern boundary. It’s the latest move in a long running debate over how to manage park wolves that roam onto state land. Download Audio
No trucks advised on upriver ice road
Upriver travel has just gotten harder. Ice crews have removed road markers between Tuluksak and Kalskag and are advising no more truck traffic between these points. That means people upriver will be staying in place or shelling out money for airfare until breakup. Download Audio
LIVEBLOG: 2016 Anchorage Municipal Election
Live coverage for the 2016 Anchorage Municipal Election from Alaska Public Media.