In rural Alaska, building wind power means building people power
When it comes to energy innovation in rural Alaska, technology is only half the story. The real necessity is people power. Download audio
Hundreds of millions more in budget cuts recommended
The Legislature completed the first stage of its annual budget process today. House Finance Subcommittees recommended more than $120 million more in cuts on top of the 100 million that Governor Bill Walker proposed. Download audio
Alaska Democrats announce finalists to fill Gruenberg seat
Anchorage Democrats have announced three finalists to fill the vacancy left by the late state Rep. Max Gruenberg. Download audio
Iron Dog approaches its final stage: Johnson, Aklestad in lead
The 2016 Iron Dog Snowmachine Race is approaching its final stage, and Team 8 is cautiously guarding its lead. The team of Eagle River’s Tyson Johnson and Palmer’s Tyler Aklestad were the first to reach Tanana this afternoon at 1:47 – 39 minutes faster than their closest competitors. Download audio
Rep. Young wins lightning round on bears, feds, ANWR
It was a busy morning for Rep. Don Young. On U.S. House floor, he took on a trio of iconic Alaska issues – polar bears, state sovereignty and a wilderness proposal for the Arctic Refuge. Young prevailed on all three.
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Years-old Kuskokwim plane crash reports released
Federal investigators have released their reports on two fatal plane crashes that happened in the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta in 2014 and 2013. Both crashes, according to the reports involved pilot errors.
Murkowski urges construction of multiple icebreakers
Sen. Lisa Murkowski drilled Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson on Arctic security on Wednesday. At an Appropriations Committee hearing on the Coast Guard’s Arctic assets, Murkowski urged Secretary Johnson to look beyond the nation’s plan to build just one new icebreaker.
Muni receives over $1M in restitution from tax fraud case
The U.S. Attorney's Office has turned over more than a million dollars in seized assets to the municipality of Anchorage tied to a 2015 court ruling.
Climate, costs, convenience drive mushing onto the road
Though the sport was born on the Seward Peninsula, serious sled-dog races are getting faster and more specialized, forcing ambitious mushers to leave the bush behind for training along the state's railbelt.
Color of Justice strives to involve youth, rural voices with the justice system
For more than a decade, the Color of Justice program has tried to educate students of color about legal professions and how they can give back to their communities by pursuing law. This year, for the first time, Alaska Native Corporations have come together to get rural students involved.
House subcommittee proposes changes for ASMI
A House subcommittee wants the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute to become industry-funded by 2019.
AK: Escape the room and save Talkeetna
Under most circumstances, being trapped in a small room with a countdown clock would be a bit nerve-wracking, but a new business in Talkeetna aims to make it fun. Trapped in Talkeetna is a live escape room experience, where a team of players has one hour to solve a puzzle in order to escape. KTNA’s Phillip Manning and his team tried their hand at solving the puzzle – and talked with the owners about why they decided to open Alaska’s first escape room.
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AVCP Allanivik Hotel and Mud Hut shutting down
The Allanivik Hotel and adjoining Mud Hut restaurant will close their doors April 15. The Association of Village Council Presidents operates the establishment and announced the shutdown Wednesday. When the hotel closes, its laundry facilities used by the public will close as well. And under the executive board’s directive, the hotel has stopped accepting Medicaid vouchers. Download audio
New life raft regulations for fishing boats no longer required
Commercial fishermen scrambling to buy life rafts for their boats this winter can rest a little easier. Congress has changed a new law that would have required life rafts for fishing boats traveling at least three miles off shore. Download Audio
Alaska Marine Highway System wary of possible future cuts
The Alaska Marine Highway System made it through one step in the legislative budget process without further cuts. But those could come later.
49 Voices: Robert Johnson of Anchorage
This week we’re hearing from Robert Johnson who’s lived in Alaska since the mid ‘80s. Download audio
Create, Memory: a new exhibit at Sitka Fine Arts Camp
The Sitka Fine Arts Camp opened a permanent art installation at a Wednesday night. “Create, Memory” showcases pieces from local Alaska Native artists. The exhibit is a nod to the history of the original Sheldon Jackson Training School and later, college, which was influential in the lives of many Alaska Natives. Strength. Loss. Healing. Transformation. Those are themes present in the art adorning new gallery space in Allen Hall.
What’s going on with Alaska’s weather?
February rain in Fairbanks, breaking a no snow record in Anchorage and off the charts warmth in the Arctic. Alaska is blowing its reputation as the land of ice and snow.
APRN: Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 10:00am
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Alaska Grown!
This week the University of Alaska's annual sustainable agriculture conference brought together farmers, livestock producers and other major players in the agriculture community to discuss the future of the industry in Alaska. On this week's Alaska Edition, we'll look at some of the innovations in agriculture that have taken place in the state over the past few years as well as the opportunity for buying locally and food security throughout the state.
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Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016
Fairbanks strides closer to F-35 answer; at the mouth of the Kusko, a pioneering wind system; AFHC to stop accepting Home Energy Rebate applications; lawmakers recommend more cuts to University budget; on day one, state gets 68 marijuana applications; sobering center considered as an alternative to prison in Fairbanks; Yarducopia: a means to spread space for gardening; ANSEP proposal to re-purpose Mt. Edgecumbe High comes under criticism; mysterious Sumerian tablet puzzles UAF librarians Download Audio