Fairbanks snowmachiner survives avalanche burial
A Fairbanks man survived burial by an avalanche in the HooDoo Mountains. The accident in the popular snowmachining area near Summit Lake off the Richardson Highway was the one of two in recent weeks.
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Oh, Chugach tree! Soldotna girl flies to DC to light Alaska spruce
A 74-foot tree from the Chugach National Forest is lit up now on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol. A 10-year-old Soldotna girl helped Speaker of the House Paul Ryan flip the switch.
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Murkowski declares ANWR wilderness bill ‘dead on arrival’
A pair of Democratic senators have introduced a bill to designate parts of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as a permanent wilderness area, prompting outrage from Alaska Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski.
Grounded Russian oil tanker leaks into North Pacific
A Russian tanker carrying 200,000 gallons of oil ran aground off an island in the North Pacific over the weekend. As it continues to leak, it resurrects a debate on how safety can be improved in a region where a major wildlife corridor overlaps with a busy shipping through-point.
Port MacKenzie repairs tacked to Mat-Su ferry sale
Mat Su Borough's unused ferry, MV Susitna, is one step closer to finding a home. But plans for the maritime sale were almost scuttled when a last-minute spate of amendments was introduced at Tuesday's Borough Assembly meeting.
Bethel’s winter shelter opens for third season
As December begins, leading deeper into the cold season, the Winter House will open its doors today for the third year. People needing a safe place for the night will once again find a meal and warm mat in Bethel.
Bethel fitness center to receive over $20K from endowment fund
The YK Regional Aquatic Health and Safety Center, more commonly known as the fitness center, is expected to receive more than $20,000 from an endowment fund, by the end of this year.
Ahoy, jellies! Citizen scientist log cnidaria sightings
Crystal... lion’s mane... sea nettle... moon.... comb... the big red... These are some of the species of jellyfish that live in Southeast waters. A Ketchikan diver who logged a 'big red' said it was like reporting a Big Foot sighting.
Report recommends limited changes to oil tax credits
The state paid out more than half a billion dollars in refundable tax credits this past year -- and gave up another half a billion in credits deducted from companies' tax liabilities. Download Audio
Alaska ambassadors field questions from DC kids
A trio from Girdwood, in the nation's capital for the lighting of an Alaskan Christmas tree, acted as cultural ambassadors, explaining all things Alaskan to a group of Washington school children.
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Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015
Senate group recommends few changes to oil tax credits; Injuries found on Juneau mayor's body; Parole officers: Arm of the law with a human touch; Sitka police reverses stance on releasing operations manual; UAF rehearses for active shooter event; Board to discuss residency rules for legal pot businesses; Conservative talk show host aims to repeal Anchorage LGBTQ law; Alaska students venture to Capitol as cultural ambassadors
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Injuries found on Juneau mayor’s body
Juneau Police Department communications manager Erann Kalwara confirmed that injuries were discovered on Mayor Greg Fisk’s body. She couldn’t share the details about the nature of the injuries.
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Sitka police reverse stance on operations manual
Sitka released its police department's operating procedures manual to the public after denying several records requests from media outlets and citizens alike.
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UAF rehearses for active shooter event
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is training employees how to respond to a workplace violence.
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Conservative talk show host aims to repeal Anchorage LGBTQ law
If deemed legal, citizen-led initiative needs nearly 6,000 signatures by Jan. 11 to qualify for April ballot.
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Parole officers: Arm of the law with a human touch
One of the first stops for everyone leaving prison is the Probation and Parole Office in downtown Anchorage. People are required to check in within 24 hours of release. Parole officers have two major roles: law enforcers and social workers. Both help keep the community safe.
On Horizon Air, leather under your bum destined for chic afterlife
A Portland-based brand is releasing a travel accessory collection using repurposed seat leather from Horizon Air flights. That's right -- your new bag may have touched thousands of cheeks... and not the sweet, baby kind.
History sheathed in canned salmon labels
History comes in all shapes and sizes. For a doctoral student from the University of Washington, canned salmon labels are a treasure trove of information.
Southeast priest hospitalized after heart attack
A Catholic priest who serves parishes in Petersburg and Wrangell has suffered a life-threatening heart attack. The Rev. Thomas Weise, 46, was hospitalized Nov. 25, the evening before Thanksgiving while visiting family in Southern California.
Study highlights habitat concerns on Kenai River
A new report from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game suggests that heavier human traffic along the Kenai River could be detrimental to salmon habitat.