Shifting winds believed to play a major role in loss of arctic sea ice
A climatologist at the University of Washington says a change in wind direction may help explain the dramatic ice loss in the arctic ocean...
Arrival of large cruise ships to Prince of Wales Island pushed back to 2024
Nick Nickerson, Klawock’s mayor, said the planned local tourism port just isn’t ready yet.
Junior, who’s ‘a little energy ball’
Junior is the youngest dog on Two Rivers musher Matt Hall’s team, and Hall says he’s “a little energy ball.”
Governor Palin Declares Disaster Areas for Interior Alaska
Photo by Carl Stapler - National Parks Service
Governor Palin has issued a disaster declaration for interior communities hit by flooding. State Department of Emergency...
Red and blue king crab fishery closed again in Southeast
Commercial fishing for red and blue king crab will be closed again this year for Southeast Alaska.
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For Wrangell’s new city manager, deadly landslide highlights other potential threats to public safety
It was Mason Villarma's first day on the job when the disaster struck. Now he's also concerned about the city's dam giving way.
Brotherhood Bridge For Sale
Need a bridge? It’s not the usual thing to see in the classifieds, but the state of Alaska wants to unload the 47-year-old Brotherhood Bridge, which spans Juneau’s Mendenhall River.
False Pass, Atka Processing Plants to Expand
The CEO of the Community Development Quota group for the Aleutian Islands Region says there will be major expansion at processing plants in False Pass and Atka. Mike Mason tells us that Larry Cotter announced the plan at the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference economic summit recently.
US House calls for more research on ocean acidification
The change in ocean chemistry is alarming to subsistence communities and the fishing industry.
Critical Sitka Weather Buoy Back in Service
The Cape Edgecumbe weather buoy, which records observations and reports them on a website from a station off-shore from Sitka, is back in service.
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Military names five Fort Wainwright soldiers killed in Iraq helicopter crash
The Defense Department released the names this afternoon of five Fort Wainwright soldiers killed in a helicopter crash in Iraq:
Chief Warrant Officer Christopher Johnson,...
Jessie Holmes wins 2017 Kobuk 440
Jessie Holmes is the winner of the 2017 Kobuk 440. Holmes crossed the finish line yesterday morning at 1:51 a.m. with nine dogs. Listen now
Senator Kookesh’s Sitka Comments Uncovered
After Kookesh made his remarks, Sitka assembly member Jack Ozment was quoted in two newspapers saying that Kookesh made similar remarks to the Sitka...
Anchorage Schools' suspension/expulsion report shows decline in fighting
The Anchorage School District has issued its suspension and expulsion report for the fourth quarter of the 2006-2007 school year, along with a category...
Bureau of Vital Statistics Prepares New Marriage License Documents
With same-sex couples applying for marriage licenses across the state, the office that processes those documents made sure new applications were ready to go Monday morning.
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Judge rules in favor of Alaska Federation of Natives to keep fund lowering power costs
The ruling on Wednesday will keep more than $1 billion dollars in the Power Cost Equalization Endowment Fund.
LISTEN: Denali lodge owner weighs economics and ethics of late opening amid coronavirus uncertainty
Camp Denali and the North Face Lodge are naturalist-oriented accommodations in the heart of Denali National Park. The business is just one many in the Denali area depending on tourism income that, for the foreseeable future, is nonexistent due to coronavirus related travel restrictions.
‘Fairbikes’ To Open In Fairbanks
A bike share business plans to start operating in Fairbanks this summer. “Fairbikes” owner Jennifer Eskridge previewed what’s planned for the North Star Borough assembly last week.
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Afognak Native Corp. Loses $3.8M In Cyber-Swindle
An Alaska Native village corporation in Kodiak was the victim of a multimillion dollar cyber-swindle last month.
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Two days of activities planned for Juneteenth in Anchorage
Anchorage will celebrate Juneteenth with two days of activities in Delaney Park. The event will feature guest speakers, a pageant, music, dance performances and food vendors.