AK: Mysterious pink pond prompts a question and a quest
A hydrologist’s marker dye is unlikely, but there are a variety of biological processes that could be responsible for discoloration of the pond that’s located about 4 miles down the Herbert Glacier trail. Listen now
Musher who was disqualified, then reinstated, now withdraws from the Iditarod
Eddie Burke Jr. said he leased dogs to other mushers after he was disqualified and it was too difficult to reassemble his team.
Haines Assembly members survive divisive recall election
After a contentious recall vote Tuesday, three embattled Haines Assembly members will continue to serve out their terms. Nearly 60 percent of Haines voters rejected the allegations of official misconduct. Listen now
Army names soldiers killed in vehicle crash near Salcha
Spcs. Jeremy Daniel Evans and Brian Joshua Snowden died after the Monday crash of their tactical vehicle, which also injured 12 other soldiers on board.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, September 12, 2022
Mary Peltola prepares to be sworn in as Alaska's sole member of the U.S. House. Also, the Kenai Peninsula Borough confirms harassment allegations against outgoing Mayor Charlie Pierce. And how an Anchorage woman is raising awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
Wildlife get 3,000 more acres creating corridor on Afognak Island
More than 3,000 acres of ecologically rich land on Afognak Island is now protected through a wildlife and recreation corridor.
Parnell’s Ketchikan Comments Draw Response
Governor Sean Parnell’s candid comments regarding Ketchikan's lawsuit against the state over school funding drew some response. Sen. Bert Stedman, a Republican from Sitka, listened to the interview and said he believes it’s the right of every citizen to petition the government.
Stedman added he didn’t believe there will be any backlash against Ketchikan in the Legislature.
What the Supreme Court’s Redistricting Decision Means For Alaska
The U.S. Supreme Court has affirmed the right of citizens to make changes to the congressional redistricting process through initiatives. With one congressional district for the whole state, it’s impossible to gerrymander Alaska when it comes to national representation. But the decision could draw more attention to how political lines for the Legislature are drawn.
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Materials Barged In to Re-Open Tulsequah Chief Mine
Construction materials have been barged up Taku Inlet in preparation for re-opening the Tulsequah Chief mine in British Columbia. Chieftain Metals is hoping for road access through First Nation territory to ship ores from the mine, which has not operated since the 1950's.
3 found dead on boat anchored off Juneau’s Sandy Beach
Police said there were no immediate signs of foul play.
Alaska’s domestic violence council explores restorative justice methods in court sentencing
The state’s courts may use restorative justice programs, but those programs are not compatible with domestic violence cases yet.
Public media call-in show ‘Native America Calling’ honored by the White House
The daily call-in radio show is a production of Koahnic Broadcast Corp., based in Anchorage.
BLM Confirms Strategy For Old Alaska Well Cleanup
The Bureau of Land Management says its strategy for cleaning up old oil wells in the National Petroleum Reserve Alaska will focus initially on 16 high priority sites.
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LISTEN: Pared down Sikuliaq sailing in Gulf of Alaska maintains research streak
More than two decades of ocean sampling by the University of Alaska-owned-and-operated research vessel Sikuliaq in the Gulf of Alaska will remain uninterrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Mat-Su Borough lawsuit could stall commercial marijuana in the valley
A lawsuit challenging an upcoming Matanuska-Susitna Borough ballot initiative could stall a vote on banning commercial marijuana in the Valley. Attorneys for the Borough...
Oil Companies Testify On Tax Reform Legislation
The major oil companies in Alaska testified last night to the state House Resources Committee about the latest version of Governor Sean Parnell's oil tax reform legislation. The bill passed the Senate last week. It represents a major tax break for the oil companies. The state estimates it will cost Alaska $6 billion in tax revenue over the next five years.
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Anchorage man beaten, bound and put in dog kennel, police searching for suspects
Anchorage Police are searching for five people involved in an assault and kidnapping in East Anchorage. Listen now
Yukon kings arriving in early blast; Kuskokwim kings arriving in late trickle
The Kuskokwim and Yukon Rivers are having opposite experiences with king salmon this season. Listen now
Worker Alleges BBAHC Spends Big Bucks on Board Meetings, Despite Layoffs
This spring the Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation cut 19 employees in two rounds of layoffs.
COVID-19 closes a third Aleutian plant, stranding Bering Sea fishermen at the dock
In the Aleutian port town of Unalaska, at least five local boats are stuck at the dock with nowhere to deliver their cod after the shutdown of the Alyeska Seafoods processing plant. One has a load of fish worth at least $10,000.