Investigators Struggle To Connect The Dots In Keyes Killing Spree
Last month, a suspected serial killer from Washington state killed himself in a jail cell in Anchorage. Israel Keyes’ suicide abruptly halted progress into uncovering one of the widest-ranging serial killing sprees in the U.S. Now, the FBI is trying to piece together exactly what he did. As Jessica Robinson of the Northwest News Network reports, investigators are struggling to connect seemingly random dots that they hope will lead them to other victims.
Anchorage Mayor Bronson vetoes Assembly rules regarding silent protest and ‘dangerous or distracting’ items
In a statement Wednesday night, Bronson called the rules an infringement on public speech and state laws concerning firearm possession.
Three of Tonga’s smaller islands badly damaged by tsunami
A wider picture has begun to emerge of the destruction caused by the eruption of an undersea volcano near the Pacific archipelago nation.
As gyms adapt to operate during a pandemic, some are struggling to get users back inside
Gyms are adapting, but some still face financial strain as Alaskans opt out of indoor exercise.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2016
State officials not thrilled about new federal beluga plan; Kenai Borough Assembly upholds invocation policy; Counterfeit prescription drug found in Alaska contained fentanyl; Eklutna reaches deal with Anchorage over trash gas and new housing; Study finds disturbing trend in mortality rate in Kusilvak Census Area; Fairbanks Interior Gas utility close to merging with Fairbanks Natural Gas; While GOP runs from House ethics flap, Young argues watchdog needs tighter rules; Legal haze clouds cannabis for pets; CB300 Preview; Scientists: Ash cloud from Alaska volcano has dissipated Listen now
Homer Rep Surprised by Decision
Homer Representative Paul Seaton's (R) reaction to today's announcement that Governor Sarah Palin will be resigning was one of surprise. Seaton says he didn't...
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, August 8, 2022
Cruise passengers say Holland America is sending them home on state ferries if they get COVID. Also, inflation and low salmon runs are leaving Yukon River families hungry. And Anchorage schools compete with fast food restaurants as they struggle to hire cafeteria workers.
Xunaa Borough would be Alaska’s 20th, under Hoonah city proposal
The proposed borough would include 49 people outside of Hoonah, but wouldn’t include other Southeast Alaska cities.
Nicholas Galanin’s latest music project signs with Sub Pop Records, to release album in April
Galanin, who is Tlingit and Unangax̂, also works as a carver, engraver and visual artist. He is based in Sitka, Alaska.
McGrath Power Costs Temporarily Jump 35 Percent
Electric power costs are going up in many areas, but in McGrath, electric rates jumped about 35 percent on Nov. 1. That is a temporary increase.
Miller Kicks Off Campaign in Wasilla
U.S. Senate candidate Joe Miller kicked off his campaign last night in Wasilla before a few hundred supporters. Miller drew cheers as he hit on popular Tea Party themes, like abolishing the IRS and ending state surveillance. And he may be the only candidate in the race with a personalized country-western anthem.
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AK: Native Crafts
The Alaska Federation of Natives Convention is focused on serious issues and politics. But one of the most popular attractions at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks is a massive ten filled with Native arts and crafts. The vendors’ tent offers a lot of traditional works, with a few surprises.
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Haines Borough convenes task force to deal with roaming, dumpster-flipping bears
According to Haines Borough Police Chief Heath Scott, the department received 182 bear-related calls in 2019. That is more than double the number of bear-related calls they received the previous year.
Hoping for jobs and lower fuel costs, an Alaska Native Corporation explores for gas
Alaska Native Regional Corporation Ahtna, Inc. is searching for natural gas to reduce local energy costs and provide jobs. Last week, Ahtna, Inc. subsidiary Tolsona Oil & Gas Exploration LLC started drilling an exploration well on state land near Glennallen. Listen Now
UAA’s College of Engineering moves into a new home
As autumn sets in, students and faculty shuffle back into the classrooms of the University of Alaska Anchorage for the fall semester. And members of the engineering department are settling into their new, state-of-the-art building.
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Mark Begich vs. Ray Metcalfe
National news media and local pollsters are already talking about a general election match-up between Ted Stevens and Anchorage mayor Mark Begich in Alaska's...
LISTEN: After plane goes off the Unalaska runway, passenger describes fatal crash, aftermath
Unalaska resident Patrick Lee was traveling home with his wife, daughter and granddaughter when the flight slid off the runway upon landing.
Nikolski struggles with fuel crisis
The Aleutian village of Nikolski has been hovering on the edge of a fuel crisis for months. For the second year in a row,...
Forest Service Greenlights Sitkoh River Restoration
Robert Woolsey, KCAW – Sitka
The Sitka Ranger District has the green light to move ahead on the restoration of fish habitat in...
University of Alaska student workers union members protest for contract, after judge bars strike
Union members say time is running out for a contract to be approved by the Legislature before the end of session.