Samoa is fighting a deadly measles outbreak, and Alaska public health officials are paying attention
Alaska’s measles immunization rate remains below the national average, and below the level necessary to fully protect a community from the disease.
Palin Admininstration takes on Feds over foreign-flagged vessels
The Palin Administration has submitted comments to the federal government opposing a proposed rule change governing foreign flagged vessels operating in Alaskan waters.
Alec Dickinson,...
LISTEN: As medicine has evolved, so has the role of the physician assistant.
The role and training of a physician assistant, or PA, has evolved over time. They provide a service as a midlevel provider or physician extender which has become particularly crucial for rural medicine in Alaska.
Iditapod: Kaiser Racing team hangs on for first Iditarod win
That’s right: Iditarod has a new champion. And it’s really looking like we’re going to have three women in the top 10 for the first time in 47 years for the Last Great Race. As for the pride and swelling hearts of Bethel, the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, maybe all of Western Alaska, Peter Kaiser and eight dogs crossed under the Burled Arch in Nome at 3:39 a.m. Alaska time Wednesday trailed only 12 minutes later by the 2018 champ, Joar Leifseth Ulsom.
Alaska Senate joins House, calling for feds to respect state marijuana laws
The State Senate has joined the House in passing a resolution calling on the federal government to respect Alaska’s legalization of marijuana. Listen now
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020
Rescuers describe finding the four children who went missing from Nunam Iqua - alive. Plus: Southeast Alaska residents react to the Governor's canceled visits. And, the grandson of a top campaign supporter of Governor Dunleavy wins a consulting contract from Alaska's economic development arm.
As climate change looms large for the oil industry, what could that mean for Alaska?
In Alaska, oil companies are already seeing the consequences of climate change. But the industry is also grappling with the issue on a much higher level — in a way that could eventually affect whether or not they pursue projects in the Arctic. Listen now
Southeast longliners willing to work with halibut harvest reductions
Southeast longliners have no plans to oppose the proposed reductions in the halibut harvest when they attend the annual meeting of the International Pacific...
Expert presents oil tax recommendations to Alaska — again
The legislature is getting ready to gavel in it’s special session to deal with Governor Palin’s proposed rewrite of the oil and gas taxes...
Bachelor Auction and Ball Coming to Talkeetna
The infamous Talkeetna Bachelor Auction and Ball has been entertaining single men and women for 30 years, and this year is no different. The men are for sale, but it’s the women who get them to go through with it.
Freedom Summer Marks 50th Anniversary
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Freedom Summer, when civil rights activists from across the United States joined together to register black voters in the Deep South. It was a summer marred by violence and filled with hope for much of the country. But in Alaska,things were different.
Palin Aide Cleared of Ethics Charges
Former-Governor Sarah Palin’s Communications Director Bill McAllister has been cleared of charges that he used his office and position to help Palin’s political activities.
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Bethel Police ID Man Killed In Officer-Related Shooting
The man that was shot dead by Bethel police officers Tuesday night has been identified as Sam Alexie Jr. , 24. He was allegedly pointing a rifle at officers before they shot him.
Galvin campaign raises $1.8M for quarter
U.S. House candidate Alyse Galvin has raised $1.8 million since July - more than double what she raised during the prior quarter.
3 dead following Bethel house fire
The three people had been pulled from the burning home and flown out of the community for medical treatment.
Clean Elections Initiative making its way around the state
Clean Elections initiative petitions will soon hit the streets in Sitka. Organizers say they’ve collected about a third of the signatures they need statewide...
U.S. House hears updated science on climate change impacts in the Arctic
A U.S .House science subcommittee heard testimony today about the impact climate change is having on polar bears, permafrost, the Greenland ice sheet and...
Painting crew argument leads to shooting, assault arrest
An argument between members of an Anchorage painting crew erupted into a shooting that left one man seriously wounded and another under arrest.
Ex-chief of Sitka National Historical Park files suit
The former superintendent of Sitka National Historical Park who was terminated for the second time last month has filed a lawsuit over allegations of gender and racial discrimination.
Amid UA budget woes, some students are noticing increased military recruitment
An Alaska Army recruiter says their outreach hasn’t changed. But some University of Alaska students say more military recruiters have reached out amid the university’s budget cuts.