Army National Guard sergeant drowns in Copper River
A Delta Junction man died over the weekend after he slipped while dipnetting on the banks of the Copper River near Chitina and was swept away by the swift current.
Alaska to Get $5 Million in Stimulus Funds for Police
Alaska villages and cities are receiving more than $5 million in federal stimulus money for police services.
Ellen Lockyer, APRN - Anchorage
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Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016
Mat-Su votes are in, ban on marijuana growth out; after vote, Anchorage could see first pot shop by late October; Fairbanks likely to have new mayor; Juneau access road proves to be point of contention among officials; Wasilla legislator plans bill to restore dividend amount; Snow Trac program issues final grants after being vetoed; Fish and Game conservative in herring forecast; online fundraiser nets nearly $50k for erosion control project at Delta-area park; Brotherhood, Sisterhood prep for convention
Bethel principal, accused of sending sexual texts to girl, goes before a judge
A Bethel elementary school principal charged with online enticement of a minor and transferring obscene material to a minor made his initial appearance in federal court in Anchorage Tuesday.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, December 14, 2022
A mix of respiratory viruses are putting a strain on Alaska hospitals this Winter. Plus the director of the division of elections retires after a wild, and successful, 2022 election year. And University of Alaska students who do academic research, teaching, and support work are seeking to unionize.
Dillingham well tests positive for PFAS contamination
The Department of Transportation says it was recently alerted to potentially harmful chemicals contaminating a drinking water source near the Dillingham airport.
Mat-Su map indicates little known streams
A mapping project in the Matanuska Susitna Borough indicates the area's watershed contains more miles of streams than previously known. Download Audio
Juneau police seek assault suspect as missing person
Corey B. Coleman of Juneau is listed as missing. He is a suspect at large for an assault earlier this year.
United Way’s Graduation Campaign Attracts Enthusiasm and Checks
Yesterday the United Way of Anchorage announced a new initiative combining community energy with educational expertise to boost the Anchorage School District's three year graduation rate by 20 percent. Michele Brown, CEO and President of United Way of Anchorage, began by saying recent efforts to keep young people in school had enjoyed some success.
Watch: In August, scientists saw rare right whales twice in Alaska waters
Biologist Jessica Crance witnessed both sightings personally, and is among a handful of living people who have seen one of this population of right whales up close since the species was devastated by commercial whaling.
Democrats Use Driver’s License Bill As Vehicle For Gay Rights Fight
A bill that would save military spouses the trouble of going to the DMV has triggered an unlikely battle over gay rights in the state legislature.
Climate Change Could be Affecting Human Health in Alaska
The story of climate change reshaping our natural environment is well known. But the warming planet has also had dramatic impacts on human health...
With ‘slim chance’ to change Magnuson-Stevens Act, Peltola favors ‘workaround’
Congresswoman Mary Peltola and other salmon advocates try another avenue to limit bycatch.
Colorado man found dead on Backers Island beach
Seldovia police are investigating after a Colorado man was found dead on a nearby beach. Two fisherman spotted the body on a Backers Island beach Saturday morning. They checked if the man was breathing and then called 911.
AK: Hunters sleep in Bethel parking lot to get muskox permits
Muskoxen are prized for their fatty, flavorful meat and soft, warm fur. Every year, thousands of people apply online for less than 200 winter permits to hunt them in Alaska. Or, for the truly devoted, you can travel to Bethel to sign up in person.
Fairbanks Folk School hopes to expand traditional-skills curriculum at new location
The nonprofit school’s board of directors hopes to attract more students and offer more classes on traditional crafts and outdoors skills in the two buildings they've moved in to over the past couple of weeks. Listen now
Anchorage parents scramble to arrange carpools amid school bus cancellations
Families are turning to social media in search of carpools and other alternatives after district officials announced there aren’t enough bus drivers to transport all students.
Push or pause? Near Iditarod’s mid-point, mushers decide when to rest
It’s break time on the Iditarod trail, as teams hunker down for 24 hours of uninterrupted rest along the Yukon River or consider pushing down the trail to a later checkpoint. As the race approaches the halfway point mushers try to plan how to get the most from their tactical breaks. Listen now
2 Anchorage candidates request recounts in their Alaska legislative races
Democrats Denny Wells and Roselynn Cacy have requested the recounts.
Coast Guard Commander Wants More Presence in the Arctic
The Commandant of the US Coast Guard says the nation should beef-up its presence in the Arctic. Admiral Thad Allen made his comments before...