Agreement expected soon between state and Ma-Su Borough on railroad right of way
An agreement between the state and the Matanuska Susitna Borough is soon to be finalized regarding state land the Borough wants for a railroad right of way. The Borough had purchased several agricultural parcels from the state in the Point MacKenzie area for a right of way for the rail spur between Port MacKenzie and Houston. But agricultural covenants on the land didn't allow industrial use. Download Audio
Iditarod Musher Sues to Get Money Back
Iditarod mushers are gearing up for next year's race. Seventy five dog drivers have signed for the 2010 trek to Nome, each paying...
Trump’s emergency declaration splits Alaska delegation
A close vote is expected when the Senate decides whether to reverse President Trump’s declaration of an emergency to build a wall on the southern border. The Alaska delegation is split on the question.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, January 13, 2023
The Alaska State House is going into the start of the legislative session with no clear majority coalition. Kodiak's tanner crab fishery is at risk over disagreements on the price. Plus eager beavers are moving North in Alaska, and the impacts can be seen from space.
Diverse backgrounds among three on list for vacant state Senate seat
Among the many items on the governor's to-do list remains a decision on whom he should appoint to the vacant state Senate seat for District E. Listen now
Sockeye Fire Continues to Burn; Walker Declares Disaster
The Sockeye Fire near Willow is now the state's number one fire-fighting priority. Governor Bill Walker personally viewed the burned area by air Monday, while forestry officials are bringing in help from the Lower 48 and British Columbia. Meanwhile, about 50 people in a Houston shelter are waiting to find out if they can go home again.
Alaska campaign regulators hear complaint against multimillion-dollar pro-Dunleavy group
A Friday hearing revealed no new evidence of illegal coordination between a group backing Gov. Mike Dunleavy's reelection and the Dunleavy campaign.
‘Deadbeat’ Eklutna dam due for demolition, group says
An obsolete, "deadbeat" dam on the lower Eklutna River has blocked salmon runs there for decades. Now, an Alaska Native tribe wants to tear the dam down and restore fish to the river.
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Less Than 100 Votes Separate House District 34 Contenders
With 100 percent of House District 34's precincts reporting in, Jonathan Kreiss-Tompkins (D) leads Bill Thomas (R) by under 100 votes. Many other races are still waiting on precincts.
“I’m going to come off my high horse.” Alaska’s Republican senators inch closer compromise on dividend
Why hasn’t Alaska solved the problem of what to do about the permanent fund dividend? A long-term solution faces major political obstacles.
VIDEO: Frontier Baseball
Historian Katie Ringsmuth discusses Alaska's love affair with baseball, which dates back to the early 1900s.
State dials back PFAS response standard
The state has rolled back a stricter PFAS drinking water contamination standard, and suspended development of new regulations for the chemicals.
Community-wide search planned for missing people in Fairbanks area
Fairbanks residents are planning a community-wide search this spring after a string of unsolved missing persons cases.
New Computer Models Predict Climate, Ecosystem Changes For Alaska
New computer models predict climate and ecosystem changes for Alaska and western Canada. The “cliomes” models were produced by University of Alaska Fairbanks and U.S. Fish and Wildlife service scientists. One of the primary creators, forest ecologist Nancy Frescoe with UAF’s Scenarios Network for Alaska and Arctic Planning, says the models confirm climate driven change.
Later frosts could make new crops possible in Alaska. But climate change brings challenges, too.
Shifting seasons and hotter temperatures could allow farmers to grow more produce. But climate change can also bring drought, pests and permafrost thaw.
University of Alaska defines consent in new student code of conduct
The University of Alaska system has defined “consent” for the first time when it comes to sexual misconduct terminology. The definition is in the university’s new student code of conduct, which is the basis of university disciplinary proceedings. One expert calls the definition good, but thinks it could go further.
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What’s so special about the Mustang Field?
How one oil field got more than $95 million in unique state or state-backed loans from Alaska. Listen now
Three Anchorage teens head to North Carolina to present anti-bullying lessons
West High junior Edison Wallace Moyer says youth have unique insight on bullying "just by virtue of they're the ones being bullied."
Ethics Infractions Cost Former State Legislator $18,000
A former legislator from Nenana is being fined $18,000 for breaking state ethics rules. An investigation found that Alan Dick, a Republican who served one term in the house, had charged the state and his campaign account for the same travel expenses and that he let family members live in his legislative office.
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Kodiak Rocket Launch Delayed
Jacob Resneck, KMXT – Kodiak
A spectacular mishap in which a $424 million NASA research satellite was lost in the Pacific has caused...