Millennium Passengers Call 911, Worried About ‘Riot’
The Celebrity cruise ship Millennium returned to Ketchikan Sunday night after mechanical problems. Police responded to the ship late Tuesday night following reports of unruly passengers.
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Man Suspected of Shooting at Police Arrested
A 31-year-old man suspected of shooting at an Anchorage police officer has been arrested. James John Nick was arrested on a warrant this morning.
Military Approves Expanded Alaska Training
formal record of decision Tuesday on changes to the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, or “J-PARC”.
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UAF Takes New Suicide Prevention Approach
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is taking a new approach to helping students struggling with depression and other mental health problems that can lead to suicide. U.A.F. Associate Director of Counseling Tony Rousmaniere says a $5,000 grant from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will pay for an on line outreach program.
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Resolution May Establish Two Dog Training Areas in Effort to Mitigate Trapping Conflicts
A resolution to mitigate conflict between dog owners and trappers could pass easily during tonight’s Regular Borough Assembly meeting. The item is on the consent agenda and unless an assembly member disagrees, two new areas will be established for dog training within the borough.
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Juneau-Raised Rope Jumper Attempts 3 World Records
Peter Nestler has been hooked on jumping rope since second grade, when he saw an exhibition at Glacier Valley Elementary School. In third grade, he joined the Juneau Jumpers. By the time he finished high school, he had helped his team win seven world championships.
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Wrangell in the Picture for Nat Geo Traveler
Wrangell will soon be featured in National Geographic Traveler Magazine. KSTK’s Shady Grove Oliver caught up with the photographer working on the article yesterday and sent back this report.
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Frugal Fun At The Alaska State Fair
The end of summer in Alaska can mean two things, back to school and The Alaska State Fair!
While the fair isn't known for being especially cheap, you can get the most bang for your buck by checking out our tips.
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State Eyes Arkansas Plan As Model For Medicaid Expansion
Does Arkansas have a health care solution that would work in Alaska? The state’s Health and Social Services Commissioner, Bill Streur, is looking into that. Arkansas wants to use federal Medicaid expansion money under the Affordable Care Act to enroll people in private plans on its health insurance exchange.
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Coast Guard Plans Arctic Spill Test
The Coast Guard icebreaker Healy is on its annual mission in the ice pack north of Barrow. Next month a group of technology specialists will come aboard with drones and submersibles to test arctic oil spill response capabilities.
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Inuit Circumpolar Council Meets In Kotzebue
The Inuit Circumpolar Council met in Kotzebue last week. It was the first meeting there since a general assembly in 1986. Members from Russia, Greenland and Canada joined their Alaskan counterparts to discuss ongoing concerns for indigenous people in the north.
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Anchorage Police Search For Man Who Shot At Officer
A man fired several shots at an Anchorage police officer today, but the officer was not hit. Police spokeswoman Jennifer Castro says the suspect fled on foot, and police have set up a perimeter in the midtown area to search for the man.
State Lawmakers Grapple with Education Funding and Student Performance
Over the past ten years, state education funding has more than doubled while student enrollment has stayed about the same. Still, educational outcomes haven't seen dramatic improvement.
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Flood Threat Minimal With Heavy Rain
Communities that were hit by last fall's floods do not need to start heading for high ground, yet. Rivers are rising in the Mat-Su and Anchorage, but major flooding is not expected right now.
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Matsu Ferry Could Be Dry-Docked
The Matanuska Susitna Borough is working on a plan to dry-dock the ferry Susitna in Cook Inlet. But the move would cost the borough more than one million dollars.
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Public Invited to Comment on New Ferry Design
The Alaska Marine Highway System Manager says the first of two day boats will be sailing Lynn Canal even before the summer of 2016. Captain John Falvey and other state transportation officials are holding meetings on the new ferry design this week.
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Glacier Bay Lodge Saved
Glacier Bay Lodge will stay open, at least for another 2 years. Several weeks of negotiations between National Park Service and the current concessionaires ended yesterday.
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New Alaska National Forest Posters Highlights Fish and Wildlife
The Chugach and Tongass National Forests have released two new posters in their series, "More Than a Place to Visit—It’s Where We Live."
The new 16x32 inch posters are available for free at your local Forest Service office.
Learn more. Oil Prices Surge As Alaskans Stockpile for Winter
Global unrest is forcing oil prices to rise just as rural Alaskans are purchasing heating oil for the coming winter.
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State Considering New Abortion Regulations
This spring, state legislators considered a controversial bill that would define what counts as a "medically necessary" abortion for the purpose of Medicaid reimbursement. Now, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services is considering regulations tackling the same issue. The proposed rule would require doctors to get specific on why they think the state state should cover the procedure.
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