Haines Assembly asks university to press pause on 400-acre timber sale
The Haines Assembly is asking the University of Alaska to press pause on a proposed timber sale which has alarmed local residents. Listen now
Alaska Lawmakers Vote To Allow Medevac Membership Programs
Legislation allowing medevac membership programs to continue is on its way to Gov. Sean Parnell for his signature. The Alaska House unanimously approved Senate Bill 159 on Tuesday. It sailed through the Senate in late February.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015
Shell oil rigs leave the Arctic, skip Seattle; Why did Shell walk away from Alaska?; FBX 4 investigators testify, point to languishing evidence; Kachemak sea otter deaths under investigation, authorities seek public's help; Juneau trapper, hiker take stand at first day of trial; Study: Alaska's wild berry harvests becoming more variable; IndiGenius: Connecting conference attendees with craft, heritage; ‘Assimilation’ playwright flips the script on Native history
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In historic visit, Obama sidesteps Alaska press
During an eventful visit emphasizing climate change, Obama did not take a single question from the press.
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2 missing snowmachiners found dead near Nome
A Nome man and woman were found dead Tuesday afternoon after search teams reached the site of their snowmachine, troopers said.
On Alaska lawmakers’ wish list: income taxes, a ban on police chokeholds and business protections from COVID lawsuits
Some of the legislation advances familiar concepts that have failed to get traction in the past — levying state income taxes, adopting Daylight Saving Time year-round — but there are plenty of new ideas, too.
GVEA declares Healy 2 power plant operational
Golden Valley Electric Association’s chief executive says the 50-megawatt Healy 2 power plant is finally fully online and commercially operational after successful testing of repaired/updated systems. Listen now
Senate votes ‘aye’ on Balash
The U.S. Senate Thursday confirmed Alaskan Joe Balash as assistant secretary of Interior for land and minerals management. Listen now
Writer Hitching to Point Barrow
In Talkeetna, a writer is looking to hitch a ride to Point Barrow. She doesn't want to go by ground, however.
Tribal groups applaud Alaska Native appointments to federal fisheries advisory panel
The groups hailed the naming of three Alaska Native members to the panel tasked with advising the top regional federal fisheries council.
Homer Chef to Represent Alaska at Alaska at National Seafood Cook-Off
A chef from Homer will be representing Alaska at the 2014 Great American Seafood Cook-Off Saturday. 19 chefs from around the country are heading to New Orleans to compete.
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Anchorage bus system apologizes to riders for canceled trips amid driver shortage
Lots of employers in Alaska and nationally are hurting for workers with commercial driver’s licenses.
River Running, Good Dog Care Allows Iditarod Mushers To Keep Larger Teams Later In The Race
Mushers are allowed to start the Iditarod with a maximum of 16 dogs. More than a third of way into the race, many teams are still that large because of a combination of easy-going river miles, good dog care and support from fellow mushers.
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Assembly approves tax abatement for Fairview
Anchorage’s Fairview neighborhood now has a new tool to encourage development – a tax abatement incentive. The Assembly voted unanimously to approve the measure on Tuesday night.
Kodiak Native communities hit hard by Exxon Valdez ruling
This week’s Supreme Court decision to reduce punitive damages in the Exxon Valdez oil spill case comes as a blow to many in the...
KSKA’s Signal: The Journey of FM Radio
A lot of us start our mornings with KSKA… in the house, in the car. Have you ever wondered how that signal gets to you? Welcome to the wonderful world of FM radio. Let’s take a little trip behind the scenes to see how KSKA's signal gets from us, to you.
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Rep. Mary Peltola’s husband dies after Alaska plane crash
Eugene "Buzzy" Peltola Jr. initially survived the crash, and was cared for by two hunters at the crash site, according to troopers.
Learning about life in a refugee camp
Each of the world’s 21 million refugees has a unique story, but sometimes it’s hard to see past the numbers. To help people understand what fleeing your home might be like, Catholic Social Services in Anchorage set up a simulation where people role played what it would be like to arrive at a refugee camp. Listen now
Community Art Project Captures Spirit of Native Gatherings
Alaska Natives from across the state are meeting in Anchorage this week. And along with all the serious business of the Alaska Federation of Native's Convention, an Anchorage artist is bringing together people to paint too. At the Elders and Youth Conference earlier this week, Artist Phillip Charette invited attendees to participate in a community art project that captures the spirit of the gatherings.
Anchorage unveils new bear awareness campaign
Outdoor enthusiasts in Anchorage will soon be the target of a new information campaign on bear safety. After a string of severe bear attacks...