Juneau inmates frustrated as state ban on classes, family visits, religious services continues
Visits to correctional centers have been banned since March.
Kohring re-arraigned on conspiracy, bribery and extortion charges
Former state legislator Vic Kohring was back in court this afternoon, this time to face new allegations that he had been conspiring with VECO...
Shayla Shaisnikoff and Karen Abel discuss internment and the military during Aleutian campaign
Today, we hear from Shayla Shaisnikoff and Karen Abel. One is the granddaughter of internment survivors, and the other is the granddaughter of a fighter pilot. Listen now
Fast-track budget bill, intended to help food-stamp program, speeds through Alaska Legislature
The Alaska Legislature has passed a fast-track budget bill intended to immediately address problems with the state’s food-aid program.
Governor Walker says he is waiting for lawmakers to compromise on budget
“It may not be a perfect compromise," Gov. Walker said. "It’s the only compromise that’s on the table. I would welcome other compromises coming forth. I submitted a compromise because I didn’t see one.”
Ravn Alaska slashes workforce, raising questions about regional airline’s future
At this point, a Ravn Alaska spokesperson says none of its nine Alaska destinations will be eliminated, but they can expect fewer flights.
Restaurants can open, but doing it safely is complicated, owners say, and many are taking it slow
The risks are high. Logistics are complicated. Rules and best practices are unclear. Safety gear is in short supply. Rushing it, they say, doesn't seem wise.
Passenger in Anchor Point plane crash dies as NTSB report shows buckled wing during descent
Alaska State Troopers say Kristen Fenske died Wednesday morning, after the Dec. 8 crash that killed pilot Kurt Stjean.
Homer's seafaring folk blessed, remembered
The 12th Annual "Blessing of the Fleet" took place at the Seafarer's Memorial in Homer yesterday.
Emily Schwing, KBBI - Homer
Alaska Native artists picking up online sales skills
Blending Alaska Native culture with modern technology was at the heart of a recent workshop in Nome. The program encourages local artists to leverage...
It’s still Palin, Begich, Gross and Peltola in Alaska US House race
If that order holds, those four will advance to the special general ballot in August.
DEC budget proposal puts small shellfish farming operations at risk
After about a decade of subsidizing shellfish testing for retailers around the state, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking to shift some of that cost back to the industry.
Sullivan strikes partisan tone while talking up bipartisanship to Alaska Legislature
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan told legislators he was trying to take a different approach than he did in his speech last year, when he bashed President Biden for what he considers an anti-Alaska agenda.
Iditapod: The Ceremonial Start of the 2017 Iditarod
In Episode 5 we talk about the ceremonial start of the 2017 Iditarod, and: Fur Rendezvous; trailgating; mushers' reactions to the allowance of two-way communications devices on the trail; and innovative musher clothing designs.
Alaska Marine Highway faces shutdown after ferry union goes on strike
A labor dispute involving the largest union representing state ferry workers is poised to paralyze the Alaska Marine Highway System.
Understanding culture through Alaska literature
Literature helps us understand our world, ourselves and each other and Alaska is full of great authors. Tlingit author Ernestine Hayes will discuss her book Blonde Indian and the deeper understanding that can come from reading about lives that are different from our own.
APRN: Tuesday, 2/9 at 10:00am
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Sealaska CEO Announces Retirement
The president and chief executive officer of Sealaska Corp. has announced his retirement.
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Tax On Alcohol to Treat Anchorage’s Worsening Substance Abuse Issues Fails
The Assembly ordinance would have put a 5.5% tax on sales in package stores, setting the money aside for housing units, beds in detox centers, and other treatment options. The plan was the latest proposed solution to the city's costly issues managing chronic inebriates.
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Federal Government Keeps Alaska Homeless Programs Funded
The federal government has renewed grant funding to keep 22 homeless assistance programs in Alaska in operation. The grants total more than $3...
AFN convention opens with awards and keynote address
The Alaska Federation of Natives opened it's 50th annual convention with a healing ceremony this morning in Fairbanks. Listen Now