For this Anchorage family, the road out of homelessness is a test of patience
Rhonda Tate, Richard Brady and their six kids have been waiting six months for housing they can afford that's big enough. They don’t feel any closer to it than when they started.
Tribal members want more authentic Native art in Haines
Chilkoot Indian Association members would like to see more Native art made by Native people for sale and on display in Haines. And they’d like to see less Native-style art made by people who aren’t tribal members. Listen now
Former Governor Murkowski pushing Alaska resource development
In a rare public appearance today, former Governor Frank Murkowski spoke about Alaska's economy to a crowd from the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce. Murkowski...
Military Finds Old Plane Wreckage On Knik Glacier
Military pilots spotted the wreckage of an aircraft on the Knik Glacier earlier this week, and officials are considering bringing in the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command to conduct recovery efforts. On Sunday, Alaska Army National Guardsmen on board a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter flying a routine training mission discovered what are being called “vintage” debris before they returned to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage.
Bond Proposition Passes, Constitutional Convention Loses Big
Voters approved Bond Proposition A Tuesday night. It would provide $453-million in bonds for transportation projects throughout the state. However, voters defeated the proposal for a constitutional convention convention.
After a dry June sparked wildfire concerns, Alaska has had a very rainy July
Climate researcher Brian Brettschneider says the rain has “certainly, quite literally put a damper” on wildfire concerns.
Alaskan Natives Support Arctic Drilling; Seattle City Council Opposed
Royal Dutch Shell’s drilling plans for the Arctic have hit a snag in Seattle. Shell is planning to dock oil rigs at the Port of Seattle before they head north to drill in the Chukchi Sea. The city council and mayor have come out against that deal. And that got the attention of a group of Alaskans, who showed up to tell Seattle’s leaders to get out of the way.
Territorial Guard Member Dies
Nicolai Egoosie Nicolai has died. September 25th. He was 88 years old.Jennifer Canfield, KNBA - AnchorageDownload Audio (MP3)
Lawmakers urge Dunleavy to engage B.C. over transboundary mining
State lawmakers from both the House and Senate are urging the Dunleavy administration to continue the state’s engagement with British Columbia over pollution threats from transboundary mining.
Market Stutters After Fed Holds Line On Rates
The Federal Reserve says it will likely keep interest rates at record lows for the next two years after acknowledging that the economy is weaker than it had thought with increasing risks.
Fed Likely To Keep Interest Rates Low 2 More Years
VIDEO: Anchorage professor bets on bio-insulation made from mushrooms
From underneath the roads to inside our homes, insulation is everywhere in Alaska. But traditional foam board is energy intensive to produce and often ends up as plastic litter in oceans and waterways. A group of researchers at the University of Alaska Anchorage are working to develop an environmentally friendly alternative. Listen now
Environmental group wants SEC to investigate Pebble Mine developer for insider trading
An environmental group is warning federal regulators about a series of stock trades and communication centered around the company attempting to develop the Pebble Mine.
Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta wildfires, part of a new pattern, push Alaska to early season milestone
This year’s fires are the product of a combination of long-term climate change and short-term ignition forces.
Health workers trying to control rare strep outbreak in homeless population
There's an outbreak of a newly identified, rare strain of Group A Streptococcus bacteria in Anchorage that's mostly impacting people who are experiencing homelessness. Public health workers will be visiting Brother Francis Shelter, Beans' Cafe, and other services this week to distribute antibiotics and antiseptics to try to stop the spread of the disease. Listen now
House Considers Bill To Provide Advance Funding To IHS
The CEO of Kotzebue-based Maniilaq Association on Tuesday urged a U.S. House subcommittee to pass a bill that would provide advance funding for the Indian Health Service.
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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.
State Sues Feds Over Arctic Refuge Exploration
The state of Alaska filed a lawsuit last week against the federal government for rejecting Gov. Sean Parnell’s application to explore the geology of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The U.S. Interior Department says the window for such oil and gas exploration in the refuge closed in 1987.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, November 20, 2020
Public records suggest an Alaska agency has been collaborating with the Pebble Mine on its permit application. And, hard-hit Anchorage restaurants prepare for more restrictions as case counts soar. Plus, Anchorage health officials say contact tracing has become too difficult.
Meetings To Highlight Southeast Transportation Projects
Southeast Alaskans can learn more about regional transportation projects at a series of meetings starting next week.
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Point in Time Count gives snapshot of homelessness in Anchorage but not whole picture
Each year communities across the nation participate in the Point in Time Count during the last 10 days in January. They're trying to take a snapshot of homelessness by asking how many people slept on the streets or in shelters during one specific night.