New workforce development program coming to the Kenai Peninsula
The development district is collaborating with the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, Kenai Peninsula College, Alaska’s Institute of Technology and multiple others to find out what’s most needed.
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...
Yukon Quest is rerouted off Yukon River due to unsafe ice conditions
All race checkpoints will now be road accessible, a change that could increase entries before a sign up deadline that’s been extended until Friday.
Hometown Alaska: Mutual Aid Network of Anchorage
This week on Hometown Alaska we're joined by Erin Baldwin Day, lead organizer of Mutual Aid Network of Anchorage, to find out about the grassroots, community-minded organization filling gaps other groups cannot meet.
Homer food bank struggles to keep shelves stocked
The Homer community food pantry is low on food, in particular meat, fish and other perishable items. The shortage may be linked to the...
How Alaska wildlife officials saved a humpback whale found ‘hogtied’ to a 300-pound crab pot
Two Southeast Alaska residents first spotted the whale on Oct. 10 off the coast of Gustavus, which is surrounded by Glacier Bay National Park.
Heavy storms set to hit Northwest Arctic will likely disrupt fragile sea ice
While lower sea ice conditions pose safety and hunting risks, they can also lead to an overall temperature increase for the region.
Millrock calls Alaska Peninsula copper-gold exploration ‘disappointing’
Millrock Resources announced the outcome of their copper and gold exploration at the Dry Creek site north of Chignik Bay last week.
Alaska News Nightly: June 27, 2011
State House Still Mulling Over Coastal Management Program, Hoonah Gets Federal Funds for Broadband Internet, ACS Goes ‘4G’Crash Near Beluga Lake Kills Pilot, and more...
Vibe-check: U.S. House candidates’ campaign headquarters
The ambience at campaign headquarters for Rep. Mary Peltola, Nick Begich III and Sarah Palin.
Veteran Senators Defuse Rule-Changing Confrontation
Veteran senators averted what would have been a meltdown in Washington early this morning. Long-time legislators from both sides of the aisle agreed to defuse a confrontation that would changed Senate rules.
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Northern Dynasty Responds To Allegation Make By Senator Cantwell
Northern Dynasty Minerals has responded to the allegations made earlier this week by U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell that the company was misleading federal officials. In a written statement issued Tuesday Northern Dynasty Minerals President and CEO claimed that Senator Cantwell's concerns have no basis in fact.
Treadwell Announces Campaign Changes
Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Mead Treadwell has parted ways with his campaign manager.
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It’s Election Day in Anchorage. Here’s what to know.
Ballots were mailed to eligible voters on March 12. They can be returned by mail, to secure drop boxes or at vote centers through April 2.
Western Alaska chum bycatch limits are moving forward — slowly
Potential new limits on the accidental catch of chum salmon by pollock trawlers are still years away from being implemented.
Judge Rejects Amended Redistricting Plan
A State Superior Court judge has sent an amended redistricting plan back to the Alaska Redistricting Board. Fairbanks judge Michael McConahy ruled Friday that the Board must draw a redistricting plan “solely compliant with the Alaska Constitution,” requiring the Board to “make findings of fact sufficient to allow the courts to independently measure each district against constitutional standards.”
Ketchikan Breaks World Rainboot Race Record
And now for some breaking news. Record-breaking, that is. Nearly 2,000 people turned out in Ketchikan Saturday afternoon to break the Guinness World Record for the largest rainboot race.
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Paralytic shellfish poisoning poses a serious risk in four Juneau-Douglas beaches
Four beaches in the Juneau-Douglas area have elevated levels of toxins that can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning. Listen now
Alaska regulators approve rules for onsite marijuana use
The rules call for consumption areas that are outdoors or separated from a retail store by walls and a secure door and meet ventilation requirements.
Willow Creek Fire Grows
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
Wildfire smoke spread across Fairbanks today. The smoke is from the Willow Creek fire, a lightning-caused blaze...