Federal audit finds gaps in Alaska ‘critical incident’ reporting
After a recent review from a federal watchdog agency found Alaska health care providers failed to correctly report and monitor critical incidents involving people with developmental disabilities, state health officials are making changes in an attempt to close the gaps.
New facility targets Anchorage’s elder housing needs
Yesterday Cook Inlet Housing Authority celebrated the opening of Eklutna Estates, a 59 unit senior housing project in northeast Anchorage. During the...
Wrangell Opens A New Cultural Center, Carving Shed
The Wrangell Cooperative Association cut the ribbon on its cultural center and carving shed Saturday, completing the second phase of the tribe’s three-part Native cultural revival plan. The center will serve as a place for recreating eight sacred totem poles and for teaching Native arts.
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Havermeister Dairy Fills Niche Dairy Market
Matanuska Valley’s dairy industry has shrunk to two farms since the shutdown of the Matanuska Creamery in December. A new dairy enterprise may keep both of them afloat for the time being.
Sea otter researchers exploring causes of die-off in Kachemak Bay
A new study could help biologists zero in on why so many sea otters are dying of the same disease in Kachemak Bay. Biologists...
Tour Bus Rollover on the Parks Highway Results in One Fatality
A tour bus rollover near Mile 173 of the Parks Highway has resulted in at least one fatality. Alaska State Troopers say the report of the rollover came in just after 8:00 am on Friday.
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Trump vows to campaign for any Murkowski challenger with ‘a pulse’ after she echoes general’s denouncement
Alaska's senior U.S. senator today endorsed a blistering denouncement of President Trump, praised political courage and yet suggested she might still support Trump.
Weekend Vandals Smash Windows Across City
Anchorage police are looking for those responsible for a weekend vandalism spree that spread across the city and caused about a quarter of a...
AK: Hundreds of Douglas kids band together in music class
When you think about an elementary school music class, a choir might come to mind. The students sing choral standards with their teacher standing in front, or backing them up on piano. But these days, some of those classes are different. In Juneau, one music teacher has hundreds of kids playing guitars, mandolins, ukuleles and banjos – together, as a band. Listen Now
Bethel Judge Removed From Bench
For the first time in Alaska history, there is a recommendation to remove a judge from the bench, permanently.
Search for missing Chena hiker ends in success
A search that tapped air and ground resources ended successfully Monday night when an overdue hiker was rescued in the wilderness near Chena Hot Springs Resort, east of Fairbanks. Alaska State Troopers report that 19-year-old Anatoliy Balko was spotted from the air and picked up with a helicopter. Listen now
AK: Moving On
The director of the largest refugee assistance program in Alaska is leaving after more than a decade, just as the program is being threatened by a federal budget crisis in Washington.
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Alaskan Reaction to Palin Emails Apathetic
While the mainstream media is whipping itself into a frenzy regarding the release of Sarah Palin's emails, ask any dozen Alaskans at random what they think about it, and get a very different reaction.
I hit the street this afternoon to hear what Alaskans think about the long-awaited email revelations.
The Alaska Fisheries Report with Jay Barrett
Coming up this week, the commercial clam diggers who died last week in Cook Inlet apparently overloaded their skiff, we’ve got an update of the Togiak herring fishery, and Alaska’s fishiest artist is recognized.
Alaska News Nightly: July 30, 2014
KSM Mine Wins Environmental Approval From British Columbia Government; SEARHC to Receive $53 Million Settlement from Federal Government; Food Bank Seeks Donations After Spike in Users; In Tok, Some Grumbling Over Electricity Rate Hikes vs. Energy Sustainability; 2015 Yukon Quest Purse Over $127,000; Meetings To Highlight Southeast Transportation Projects; As Budget Deficit Looms, Juneau Assembly Eyes Tax Breaks; Parnell Signs Bill Honoring Late Walter Soboleff; Juneau Turns Out For Downtown Cleanup; Why Does Southeast Alaska Have A Daycare Crisis?
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Wrangell’s Garnet Grit Betties Are Recruiting
Women in Wrangell are strapping on roller skates and heading to the rink. Wrangell’s Garnet Grit Betties meet Wednesday and Sunday evenings at the skating rink inside Hope Community Church. Ten women showed up during a recent practice. They took a few spins around the track, practiced skating fundamentals and learned some derby techniques.
Biologists to Begin Sea Otter Study in Southeast
Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage
Biologists will begin capturing sea otters in Southeast Alaska this week in an attempt to learn more about...
Dispute Brews Over Chugiak Landfill Plan
A fight is percolating over a planned solid waste storage project in Chugiak. Eklutna, Inc, the Alaska Native corporation there, has requested Municipality of Anchorage approval to create a site for what the corporation is calling an "inert waste monofill" , but outraged neighbors are calling a "garbage dump".
Race for Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Crowded
On the Kenai Peninsula, the race for Borough Mayor is a crowded one this year, with a total of six candidates vying for the job.
Healy Clean Coal Plant Shouldn’t See Impact From New Regulations
New federal regulations on coal fired energy should not affect’s Golden Valley Electric Association’s re-start of the Healy Clean Coal plant. GVEA President and CEO Cory Borgeson expects the plan to purchase and operate the long idled facility to remain on track.
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