Year-old newspaper comment knocks Kodiak resident off Kott jury
A juror in the Kott trial had to be dismissed this morning after the Defense team found a "letter to the editor" she had...
Lawmakers consider relaxing conflict of interest rules for game and fisheries boards
Alaska’s House Fisheries Committee is considering a bill that would allow members of the Board of Fisheries and Board of Game to join in those discussions of the citizens boards that set the rules for fishing and hunting on state lands — even if they’ve declared they have a financial stake in the matter.
Celebrating Recovery From Alcohol and Drug Addiction
Alcohol and drug abuse cost Alaska’s economy more than $1 billion every year. Shame and stigma can make it difficult to get help for substance abuse. But a group of Juneau residents is out to change that. They organized last weekend’s Recovery Fest to celebrate those seeking to overcome addiction.
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, February 24, 2023
A look at search and rescue needs as shipping traffic increases in the Arctic. Debate over a Board of Fisheries proposal that could limit a Gulf of Alaska salmon fishery. Plus the life of Elizabeth Kudrin, the great survivor.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Sept. 05, 2016
In U.S. House Race, both claim labor's love; As waters warm, Arctic fish populations change; An increase in students for Skagway's school; Weekend shooting in Fairbanks leaves one dead, two others injured; Tanana road opens; Planning underway for youth court in Juneau; Pre-school Aluttiq Immersion program planned by Kodiak's Sun'aq Tribe; Want to learn Tlingit? Yes, there's an app for that; New photo id cards for Southeast tribe Listen now
Kodiak Rock Slide Stops Traffic For Two Hours
Rocks began sliding off Pillar Mountain between Piers 2 and 3 Monday afternoon, possibly driven by steady rain and winds gusting to 45 mph. Rezanof Drive West was closed for about two hours at midday, according to Department of Transportation spokeswoman Sharon Barrett.
Murkowski Asks Feds to Help with Troubled Senior Program
US Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) on Wednesday asked the federal government to send its own staff to help seniors and disabled people who were...
In Unalaska, Crossed Wires Trip Up Air Travelers
For the past nine years, Alaska Airlines and Peninsula Airways have partnered to provide regular passenger air service to Unalaska. That service has been plagued by delays, and has also suffered from the airlines’ failure to communicate – with passengers, and even internally, with each other.
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White House Kicks Off Anti-Meth Campaign Aimed At Native American Youth
Obama administration drug Czar, Gil Kerlikowske kicked off an anti-Methamphetamine advertising campaign targeting Native American youth on Wednesday. The ads will appear in...
Former Alaska state Rep. Westlake died after son ‘pummeled’ him, according to manslaughter charges
Tallon Westlake, 36, faces charges of manslaughter and evidence tampering in the death of his 62-year-old father, Dean, who was from Kiana and served in the Alaska House of Representatives from January to December 2017.
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.
Haines doctors oppose local mine development, cite health risks
Citing a locally commissioned report, Haines doctors said that an influx of mine workers could burden the health system.
Doyon Awaiting Final Report From Nenana Basin Oil, Gas Field Work
Doyon, Limited is waiting for the final report from oil and gas field work conducted in the Nenana Basin last winter. The interior-Alaska native corporation conducted 100 miles worth of seismic work in the basin last winter. Doyon President and CEO Aaron Schutt says the corporation has not developed a timeline for production yet.
State Wants to Clean Up Guide Business
The state is trying to clean up the big game guiding industry in Alaska. The Department of Natural Resources has proposed a program...
Checking in with Iditarod mushers Baker and Burmeister
Mushers and their teams are making their runs down the Yukon River. KNOM’s Emily Schwing caught up with two mushers who have roots in Western Alaska mushers to find out how their races are going.
Alaska governor and Anchorage mayor remain close with city library leader, despite her history of offensive remarks
The inflammatory remarks from Anchorage's deputy library director, Judy Eledge, were most recently documented in a story by the Anchorage Daily News and ProPublica that included audio secretly recorded by one of Eledge's subordinates.
Alaskans commemorate Elizabeth Peratrovich
Elizabeth Peratrovich day was established by the Legislature to commemorate the signing of the Anti-Discrimination Act. The work of Elizabeth Peratrovich and her crucial...
Alaska’s shoreline erosion rate among highest worldwide
Alaska has some of the most aggressive rates of shoreline erosion in the world. These findings are part of a new study released Wednesday by the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Distant Westminster dog show captivates dog lovers in Barrow
The 132nd annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show took place last week in New York City. It was a very popular television attraction both...
Election Day on KSKA
After months of listening to the candidates, today the voters speak. Besides the President and Vice President, U.S. Senator and U.S. Congressman, Anchorage...