University of Alaska announces initial agreement with graduate workers on contract through 2026
The university described the pact as a tentative initial agreement that must go through more steps before it goes into effect.
Alaska health commissioner announces COVID emergency order will end in July
The end of the order also means the end of extra SNAP benefits for more than 56,000 Alaska households in the state. Those benefits will continue through August.
Oil Tax Break Debate Heats Up in DC
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
The battle of words over whether to get rid of tax breaks for big oil companies heated up Tuesday...
DNA sample leads to arrests for sexual assault in 2003 cold case
The Anchorage Police Department arraigned two suspects on Thursday in a sexual assault case from 2003. They say they re-opened the case after a DNA sample from one of the suspects matched the sample taken from the victim nearly 11 years ago when she reported the crime soon after it happened.
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Anchorage rejects illegal immigrant ordinance
A proposed Anchorage ordinance intended to help catch illegal immigrants appears dead. The Public Safety committee last week unanimously recommended the full Assembly reject...
Ask an Economist: New year brings new direction for Alaska job numbers
Economists in Alaska forecasted 2019 would be the year the state turns a corner, gaining jobs, after years of recession. The first two months of the year have followed that prediction.
Yukon River coho harvest sets record
This year’s harvest of coho salmon on the Yukon River is the largest on record, with over thousand fish caught. That’s almost twice as much as Fish and Game’s preseason projection. The record-breaking harvest comes out of a run that managers do not know
much about, including how many fish are returning to their spawning grounds.
Alaska Salmon fishery recertified as sustainable
The London-based Marine Stewardship Council has re-certified the entire Alaska commercial salmon fishery as environmentally sustainable. That means Alaska salmon products can continue to...
Alaska lawmakers land on $1,100 PFDs, Dunleavy calls another special session
Gov. Mike Dunleavy called the Legislature into a fourth special session starting on Oct. 1. He issued the call on Tuesday after the Legislature passed a bill setting the PFD amount for this year.
Toksook Bay Teen’s Yup’ik Music Videos Gain Popularity
Attracting an audience of over 10,000 Facebook followers, a Toksook Bay teenager is creating his own version of Yup’ik songs and sharing them with an international audience.
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Fairbanks photography conference focuses on diverse perspectives
While showing Alaskans new ideas they rarely have access to, the conference — In Our Own Voices: Culture/Identity — was also designed to provide visitors with an Alaskan experience.
Wrangell moorage rates could rise for uninsured boats
Residents were divided on the proposal during testimony before the local Port Commission last week.
Chugiak Singer-Songwriter Advances In National Competition
Chugiak singer-songwriter Robin Hopper had been named a quarterfinalist in a national competition sponsored by the Grammy Foundation.
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Air Force wants to build 9 Interior radar facilities for training exercises
Air Force officials say the sites are meant to replicate potential adversaries' radar systems during Alaska-based training flights.
Legislature approves all but one of Walker’s cabinet picks
The Alaska Legislature approved 101 of Governor Bill Walker’s appointments yesterday – and voted down one. The only rejection was of Fairbanks resident Drew Phoenix. Listen now
Duffy resigns as Mat-Su manager
Matanuska Susitna Borough manager John Duffy has resigned his post. Duffy's move surprised the Borough Assembly, who received Duffy's resignation letter late...
Mat-Su school board approves bathroom ban for transgender students
Opponents said the policy would increase feelings of isolation for transgender students and likely be struck down in court.
Public Use Cabins
On the next Outdoor Explorer, we’re talking about public use cabins. Why now? Well, they’re open in the winter, and perfect for a ski or snowshoeing weekend. Perhaps more importantly, the season for reserving cabins for summer will soon be upon us. Believe it or not, it’s time to start planning your cabin trips for 2014. We learn about remote cabins you can rent, how to do it, and personal favorites across the region.
KSKA: Thursday 11/21 at 2:00 and 9:00 pm
Officials Approve New Route To Tulsequah Chief Mine
British Columbia environmental officials have approved a new route to the Tulsequah Chief Mine that avoids several traditional Native use areas and eliminates the need for Taku River barging. A Canadian company hopes to re-open the old mine by 2015.
Anchorage man’s magic mushroom selling leads feds to swastika stickers, charges say
Luke Edward Foster, 27, faces federal drug dealing and weapons charges. The stickers, along with a black-and-white swastika flag, were allegedly found in Foster’s possession, but are so far not part of the criminal allegations against him.