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Beware…The Haunted Ship Awaits!
The Haunted Ship is back in Sitka. After a several-year hiatus, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Maple is inviting everyone to weave through its dark, narrow hallways Thursday and Friday evening.
Pogo Mine officials “very excited” about two promising gold prospects under exploration
Recent exploration around the Pogo Mine near Delta Junction has shown promising evidence of more rich deposits of gold nearby. Listen now
Nome Man Arrested in Woman’s Death
A 21-year-old Nome man was arrested Friday following the death of a young woman of the same age.
Prosecutors clear Anchorage officers who shot and wounded murder suspect
Parker Boydston and Jordan Varak were legally justified when they shot 22-year-old Kaleb Bourdokofsky early on June 1, prosecutors say.
Construction-related blast triggers rock slide across North Tongass Highway
The blast happened around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and closed the road for nearly seven hours.
Human leg pulled from Gastineau Channel, owner unknown
A human leg and boot were pulled out of Gastineau Channel near Sandy Beach on Monday afternoon, according to a Juneau Police Department news release. Listen now
Pricier Easter bunnies and eggs. Half-dipped Kit Kats. What’s up with chocolate?
As cocoa prices surge faster than bitcoin and exceed those of precious metals, some candy makers have raised prices while others use less chocolate.
The race data Juneau police collect is flawed, but they’re open to changing it
Juneau says it used force in 38 people, most of whom were white men. But police say they don't know exactly how many of them were, since they don't ask people their race when they respond to calls.
Mayor Calls For Federal Review of Fairbanks Four Case
The mayor of the city of Fairbanks is calling for federal review of long questioned murder convictions of 4 Native men. The mayor joins numerous leaders and groups pressing for review of the Fairbanks Four case.
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Dec. 8, 2017
House Majority calls on Dean Westlake to resign amid sexual harassment allegations; One of the Fairbanks Four sues the city over alleged civil rights violations; As Alaska’s gasline corporation pushes for deal in Asia, legislators push for more information; Parents help uncover marijuana edible dealing in Bethel High School; Road crews reopen Richardson Highway after avalanche; DOT officials struggle to keep up with recent snow storm; Ask a Climatologist: Jet stream pattern keeps Alaska warm, Lower 48 cold; AK: In the industrial heart of Anchorage is a warehouse full of wild birds; 49 Voices: Peter Twitchell of Bethel Listen now
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, October 7, 2020
A sitting senator claims underdog status as challenger Al Gross raises $9 million. And Gov. Dunleavy stands behind the Pebble project, even as many other Republicans voice their opposition. Plus, the Anchorage School District has a bleak assessment of online learning.
Murkowski’s latest Pebble action disappoints mine opponents
Opponents of the Pebble Mine are underwhelmed by Sen. Murkowski's latest bill to fund federal resource agencies.
Free Tacos Because of Hoax
The community of Bethel is getting a fast-food treat this Sunday in the form of tacos, thousands and thousands of tacos. The Chief Executive Officer of Taco Bell is sending Bethel this free gift, along with a film and video crew, because of a hoax.
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Anchorage inspectors intercept more than 3,000 fake COVID-19 vaccination cards
The counterfeit vaccination cards were found in a shipment from China to the Port of Alaska.
A new tool puts proposed Pebble Mine critiques all in one place
There is a new tool aimed at making critiques of the Pebble Project’s draft environmental review more accessible.
SB 91 and its effects on crime rates
In 2016, the state legislature passed Senate Bill 91 -- an omnibus criminal justice reform bill. Now, just over a year later, some are blaming the law for increases in crime and calling for its repeal. Join us for Talk of Alaska as we explore what SB 91 actually does, and what factors could be influencing crime rates in the state. Listen Here
‘I’m choosing to be visible’: Anchorage trans athlete runs marathon in heels to raise awareness
Justin Dickens a nonbinary trans feminine athlete ran a marathon in high heels in order to increase the visibility of transgender people in Alaska.
Suspect held in homelessness advocate’s South Anchorage murder
Ryan Dummler, 32, faces murder charges in the West Dimond Boulevard shooting early Thursday of 51-year-old John Martin III.
UAA graduation is extra sweet for students who missed high school ceremonies 4 years ago
Sunday’s ceremony stands in contrast to four years ago, when the COVID-19 pandemic brought in-person gatherings to a halt across the globe.