9th Circuit lifts closure of Southeast Alaska king salmon troll fishery
A three-judge panel partially reversed a lower court ruling in a lawsuit brought by the Washington-based Wild Fish Conservancy.
NOAA Veterinarians Coordinating Orca Necropsy
One of the Killer Whales that was found dead on the Nushagak River this weekend has been towed to Dillingham. NOAA Veterinarians there are coordinating a necropsyon the 20 plus foot Orca on the beach just below town.
Alaska House passes budget, $525 dividends, but leaves important programs in doubt
The Alaska House late Tuesday passed a state budget that would result in a $525 dividend to residents this year and leave in doubt funding for a number of programs and infrastructure projects after it failed to garner sufficient support on a key vote.
Lawmakers Begin Review of Gasline Project
Gov. Parnell's bill taxes natural gas at a rate of 10.5 percent starting in 2022. It allows for those taxes to be directly paid in gas instead of money. It expands the powers of the natural resources commissioner and the revenue commissioner to work out a deal with all the other parties involved.
Fisheries managers announce crab quotas, season closures
This season, snow crab is the only species to see a quota increase.
Walker administration doubles down as cyber-security experts warn of China’s threat to Alaska
Governor's office says there's no conclusive proof China is spying on Alaska. Listen now
Court Upholds Alaska Tribal Government Sovereignty
On Friday the Alaska Supreme court agreed with a lower court and upheld Alaska tribal government sovereignty. The attorney who argued the failed challenge says such tribal immunity doesn’t legally exist.
Head of Alaska Coast Guard Tours the Arctic
The retreating ice has increased traffic in the Arctic Ocean raising the need for the Coast Guard to look at improving its oversight and rescue capabilities in the region.
Tuesday, Admiral Tom Osteobo, head of Alaska’s Coast Guard operations, headed north on a C-130 with media in tow, to take a look around.
Through digital storytelling, Bristol Bay students uncover the NN Cannery’s history
The NN Cannery in Naknek was in operation almost continuously from 1895 until 2015. In early October, 19 students at Bristol Bay High School took part in a digital workshop to document stories of the people who worked there.
Juneau community mourns missing and murdered Indigenous people: ‘One of our strengths is our voices’
About 30 people gathered on Monday night to share their stories and sing to their missing loved ones.
As COVID cases skyrocket, Alaska health officials closely watch hospitalizations, staffing
In the last week, the coronavirus’s omicron variant has pushed Alaska’s daily case counts higher than the fall delta variant surge and sidelined health care workers at an alarming rate.
Smartphone apps encourage local involvement in a changing climate
A handful of apps are making it easier for rural communities to report on climate change in Alaska. With a swipe of a smartphone, locals can submit environmental observations, and there’s even an app aimed at preventing further change. Download Audio
Interior Dept. Appoints New Leader for Offshore Energy
The federal agency that regulates offshore oil drilling is about to get a new leader. Abigail Hopper has been named director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, according to a report from FuelFix.
Governor Emphasizes Work On LNG Trucking Plan
Governor Sean Parnell is reassuring Fairbanks area residents that the state is working toward trucking North Slope gas to the interior, where residents are currently limited to oil and wood for heat. The legislature approved an over $300 million financing package this spring, and a number of companies have expressed interest in participating.
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Big Wind Storm Predicted to Hit Anchorage During Morning Commute
The first big wind storm of the season is forecast to hit early Tuesday Morning. With lots of wet weather and the ground still unfrozen, the National Weather Service says Anchorage should be prepared for some downed trees and power outages.
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Alaska News Nightly: April 10, 2014
House Debates Limiting Medicaid Funding For Abortions; Sponsor Wants Vote On Judicial Council Issue; Geraghty Testifies On Tribal Law And Order Commission Report Findings; Army Sets New Protocols During Fire Season; Exit Exam Bill Could Bring Diplomas To More Students; Assembly Passes Anti-Smoking Law; Fairbanks Will Help Fund New Mental Health Drop In Center; Retired Detective Discusses ‘Finding Bethany’
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Courts Partially Agree with ACLU Claim
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Anchorage
An Anchorage Superior Court has partially agreed with the Alaska Civil Liberties Union’s claim that a bill that went...
Global Warming is Fueling a Bug Explosion in Alaska
Johanna Eurich, APRN – Anchorage
Climate change may pose some major problems for humans, but for Bugs, it’s a playground on steroids. Johanna...
Mat-Su ‘snake watch’ enters Day 2 with no sign of 100-pound python
Animal control officers in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough have entered Day two of "snake watch," as the borough described an ongoing situation with an enormous pet python still at large in the Meadow Lakes area as of Wednesday. Listen now