Native nations on front lines of climate change share knowledge and find support at intensive camps
Tribes suffer some of the most severe impacts of climate change in the U.S. but often have the fewest resources to respond.
From schooner to salmon tender, the Aleutian Express sails on 100 years of history
The ship has had many different names and lived many different lives.
Dunleavy vetoes statewide ban on pollution-causing firefighting foam
PFAS, a chemical used in many forms of firefighting foam, has already contaminated drinking water sources throughout Alaska.
EPA head says he’s ‘proud’ of decision to block Pebble Mine and protect salmon-rich Bristol Bay
“I feel really good about the decision we made,” said Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan.
State looks into salt brine concerns on the Kenai Peninsula following petition
Local automotive workers say the salt bring makes roads slick and can cause premature damage to vehicles.
No one hurt in Talkeetna taco truck explosion
The blast damaged nearby buildings and could be heard miles away.
After a false start, Alaska prepares to solicit bids for new mainline ferry
The Alaska Department of Transportation expects to issue a new request for proposals from American shipyards next month to replace the Tustumena.
‘Three, two, one, zucchini!’: Homer Farmers Market holds its first Zucchini Fest after years of cancellations
This year's festival included not only races featuring the summer squash, but also a parade and the crowning of a "Zucchini Queenie."
Talk of Alaska: Fighting the opioid epidemic
The CDC reports nearly 110,000 Americans died in 2022 from overdoses. The highly lethal drug Fentanyl was the cause for the majority of the overdose deaths and is the top illicit opioid of concern. What’s the latest information on addiction prevention, treatment and the efforts of law enforcement to stop the flow of these dangerous drugs to Alaska? We discuss combating overdose deaths and addiction on this Talk of Alaska.
It’s not a record but Dale Marshall shows why he’s the undisputed giant of Alaska’s pumpkin patch
Dale Marshall of Anchorage rolled up at the Alaska State Fair pumpkin weigh-in with two colossal gourds on a flatbed.
Federal officials get firsthand look at Kuskokwim River erosion during visit to Napakiak
Residents say the erosion has been accelerating, and the village’s water treatment plant is now just 53 feet from the river's edge.
Details emerge about Haines canoe accident that left guiding clients critically hypothermic
The canoe’s seven passengers spent a substantial amount of time in the lake’s cold water as they swam to shore.
Local stories mean Yukon River ‘treasure trove’ is more than just a lot of dinosaur footprints
Residents in the region say they've been finding ancient footprints left by giant reptiles their entire lives.
Pilot was shuttling passenger to remote Alaska sheep hunting area at time of fatal crash, NTSB says
The report doesn’t include information about why the plane crashed, because park rangers say it’s too dangerous to descend to the crash site.
U.S. fines American Airlines for dozens of long tarmac delays
It's the largest such fine against an airline since rules covering long ground delays took effect about a decade ago.
AmeriCorps to increase investment with tribes in rural Alaska
“We’re looking to figure out how we can go deeper into places of greatest need,” said AmeriCorps CEO Michael Smith.
NOAA investigates death of whale calf near Juneau
NOAA is still investigating what happened to Tango, but a post-mortem exam on Saturday revealed injuries consistent with a vessel strike.
Wreckage spotted in search for plane that went missing on its way to Ketchikan
The Coast Guard, Rescue Coordination Center and Wrangell St. Elias National Park are working together to identify the wreckage and look for possible survivors.
Mat-Su school board proposes sidelining student member after pointed exchanges on controversial topics
The proposed changes are a big departure from how most other student representatives across the state are included in their local school boards.
Wall Street Journal: Limited interest in Alaska LNG from Asian buyers
The Journal reported that buyers in Japan and South Korea aren’t confident in the project, and don’t plan to make investments or sign contracts.