BLM to review new ConocoPhillips project in National Petroleum Reserve
The Bureau of Land Management is launching an environmental review of ConocoPhillips' most recent proposal in the National Petroleum Reserve, called Greater Mooses Tooth 2. Listen now
Can crab and fish in Alaska adapt to more acidic oceans? Scientists aim to find out.
Researchers are looking for ways that crab and fish in Alaska may be able to adapt to more acidic ocean water.
With carbon dioxide levels...
BIA settles with 640 tribes for $940M
The U.S. Justice Department today announced the settlement of a large class-action lawsuit brought by 640 tribes and tribal groups against the Bureau of Indian Affairs over payment of contract support costs.
New lava dome forms on Cleveland Volcano
Cleveland Volcano in the Aleutians near Unalaska is restless. Scientists at the Alaska Volcano Observatory observed that a new lava dome formed in the summit crater over the weekend, and lava is trickling out. Listen now
Cruise season ends as industry looks to see even more visitors next year
With the departure of the Westerdam and the Norwegian Pearl, Juneau’s 2018 cruise season has come to an end. Some in the local tour industry are already concerned about the growing number of visitors each year. Listen now
Secret Service director resigns in the wake of Trump assassination attempt
U.S. Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned from her job, according to a statement released by the White House.
UA Board of Regents to Vote on Tuition Hike on Friday
Casey Kelly, KTOO – Juneau
Thursday, students, professors and parents asked the UA Board of Regents to keep higher education affordable in Alaska.
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When drought came to the rainforest, Metlakatla adapted | Alaska Insight
Alaska’s vast geography features dramatic precipitation variation from the relatively dry arctic to the rainforests of the southeast, but a changing climate is causing problems in some unexpected ways.
Some GOP states depart, but Alaska will stay with voter fraud prevention network ERIC
The state will stay with the Electronic Registration Information Center, a network that helps states track registered voters and reduce fraud.
No response from state officials as some Alaskans go months without food stamps
The state has not said how many people are waiting for their food stamps, how much longer the estimated wait time is or what is causing the delay.
Appeals Court Halts Gay Marriages In Alaska
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a temporary halt to gay marriages in Alaska.
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Weyrauch to appeal his case to the US Supreme Court
Former State Representative Bruce Weyhrauch plans to appeal his corruption case to the U.S. Supreme Court. Weyhrauch was originally scheduled to go to trial...
35,000 Sockeye Caught In 1st 6 hours Of Snettisham Fishery
Fifty-thousand sockeye salmon is the early catch estimate for a 3-day gillnet opening at Port Snettisham and the Speel Arm near Juneau, with 35,000 of those fish caught in the first six hours.
The fishery is targeting sockeye salmon from the Snettisham Hatchery.
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Dec. 21, 2018
Alaska's senators react to a partial government shutdown; Dunleavy picks Jackson for Alaska House seat; Judge says court should uphold House District 1 recount; Alaska groups sue EPA over air quality; Mechanical issues trigger rural air cargo delays; Family of Cody Eyre hold tribute to son on one-year anniversary of his death by Fairbanks police; Alaska’s top forester talks timber in Southeast; Unalakleet constructing assisted living facility to serve elders of Norton Sound; How Juneau grocers are helping families during winter break; AK: TubaChristmas spreads brassy holiday cheer in Anchorage; 49 Voices: Tribute to Dave Waldron
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Victims in floatplane crash near Metlakatla identified; Legal views conflict on Alaska school funding law; State agencies disagree over major well bonding increase for oil companies; Alaska-based fighters intercept 6 Russian aircraft flying near Alaska; Environmental worries persist as Northern Edge grows; New icebreaker won't have much time for the Arctic, says Coast Guard boss; Alaska officially parting ways with fast ferries; Skagway looks into developing a local ferry authority; ADN report: 1 in 3 Alaska villages lacks law enforcement
New York Times Features Seldovia Couple and Their Yurt
Bret Higman and Erin McKittrick might become Seldovia’s most famous residents. The couple – who live in a yurt off Jackalof ...
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Sept. 6, 2019
A new pool of warm water in the Pacific brings back memories of the blob. Plus, climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe wants Alaskans to talk more about global warming.
Health Officials Confirm Alaska Mumps Case
Alaska health officials have confirmed the first case of mumps in the state since 1995.
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Rural Alaska entrepreneurship success possible, but elusive
A new report maintains that while starting a business in bush Alaska is very difficult, it is possible to be successful. That is, provided...
Juneau School Board Considering Drug Tests
The Juneau School Board is considering drug-testing high-school students in athletics and activities.
Rebecca Sheir, KTOO - Juneau
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