New restrictions made on king salmon fishing in Kenai and Kasilof
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced restrictions Thursday for king salmon fishing in the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers in order to try and meet escapement goals.
AK: High levels of mercury spell hazards for subsistence in Southeast village
Earlier this month, Angoon’s mayor asked for help after discovering high levels of mercury in subsistence seal. With only one grocery store in town, the small Southeast village is dependent on what’s in the water. And according to a tissue sample test, that might include contaminants from a nearby mine. Download Audio
49 Voices: Ryan Kennedy of Anchorage
This week, we're hearing from Ryan Kennedy, an unemployed carpenter who lives in Anchorage. Download Audio
Racial Equity
What does it mean to have equity? Is it a simple measure of equal access to employment, housing and education, or something much deeper?
APRN: Tuesday, 2/23 at 10:00am
Thompson: Panel working to get budget to floor by March 9
A co-chair of the House Finance Committee says the panel is working hard to get the state operating budget to the House floor by March 9.
Fishermen, lawmakers weigh in on proposed fish tax increase
Fishing industry and lawmakers puzzled over the origins of a proposed one percent tax increase in fisheries business taxes and fishery resource landing taxes.
Investigation continues into walrus deaths on Alaska shore
A spokeswoman for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says the agency continues to investigate the deaths of 25 Pacific walrus found dead five months ago in northwest Alaska.
Reporter’s roundtable: Energy in Alaska
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On this week's Alaska Edition we discuss energy in Alaska, where bush residents have not seen prices drop for gasoline or diesel fuel, even though gas is a little more than $2 a gallon in Anchorage.
University of Alaska Regents hear testimony on restructuring plan
The University of Alaska Board of Regents heard public testimony Thursday morning on its plan to restructure the University system in light of state budget cuts.
Memorial services for Rep. Gruenberg set for Sunday and Thursday
Memorial services are set in Juneau and Anchorage for longtime Alaska lawmaker Max Gruenberg.
Nome’s port commission confronts near-empty bank account
Nome’s Port & Harbor finances are not looking good. The city’s Finance Director Julie Liew broke the news at the most recent Port Commission meeting.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016
In a day, Murkowski changes her tone on court nominee; GAO: Rush imperils missile defense; UA opposes bill that would allow for concealed carrying on campus; state leaders look to fix Alaskan health issues; Palmer heroin dealer to face federal charges; former Juneau lawmaker fined $18K for allegedly helping oil companies while seeking oil jobs; budding cannabis entrepreneur is not who you think; 2016 Iron Dog Race projected to be faster and riskier; Yukon Quest rookies help each other on the trail Download Audio
State leaders look to fix Alaskan health issues
Medicaid is one of the biggest drivers of Alaska’s state spending. At the same time, Alaska has the nation’s highest suicide rate, and a growing problem with opioid addiction. There is a new effort to address both issues. State leaders believe they can lower the long term growth in Medicaid costs – and make Alaskans healthier mentally and physically. Download Audio
In a day, Murkowski changes her tone on court nominee
Yesterday, Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she believes it’s “important” that the Senate hold a hearing on President Obama’s nominee to the Supreme Court.
“I do believe that the nominee should get a hearing," she said then.
Today, on Twitter, Murkowski essentially said there should be no nominee. Download Audio
2016 Iron Dog Race projected to be faster and riskier
The 2016 Iron Dog Snowmachine Race gets underway this weekend. The ceremonial start in downtown Anchorage begins Saturday morning, and then the green flag officially drops at the Big Lake starting line on Sunday at 11 am. Iron Doggers are expecting a better trail than last year. Download Audio
Yukon Quest rookies help each other on the trail
The Yukon Quest is winding down. The last musher, Canadian rookie Gaeton Pierrard is expected to cross the finish line early Friday morning. Running at the back of the pack can be just as trying and rewarding as racing at the front. That was the case for rookie mushers Andy Pace and Laura Neese. Download Audio
Feds charge Palmer man in heroin death
Overdose death leads to federal charges against a Palmer man. Download Audio
UA opposes bill that would allow for concealed carrying on campus
The University of Alaska is opposing a bill introduced by a Fairbanks state senator. SB 174 would remove restrictions for the carrying of concealed firearms on college campuses. The bill received a vetting yesterday in by Senate Education committee. Download Audio
GAO: Rush imperils missile defense
A new report raises doubts about whether the missile defense system housed largely at Fort Greely can protect the U.S. from a North Korean attack. The GAO says the Missile Defense Agency is compromising reliability with a rushed schedule as it expands the number of interceptors at Greely to 40. Download Audio
I Am An Ice Truck Racer
Chris Lamson built his first truck when he was seventeen, and now spends winter weekends racing trucks on Big Lake, Alaska with a community of four-wheeling enthusiasts. He is dedicated to racing and hopes to see the sport grow in Alaska.