Alaska school leaders prepare summer school options to slow pandemic ‘slide’
School districts will be providing bigger and more robust summer schools than in years past.
Kenai Peninsula Borough mayor promotes debunked treatment for COVID-19
The mayor of the Kenai Peninsula Borough, who says he is not a medical professional, has promoted a debunked treatment for COVID-19 that is intended more for farm animals.
Indian Law and Order Commission Report Criticizes Alaska
Wednesday, three members of the Indian Law and Order Commission spoke at the Bureau of Indian Affairs Providers’ Conference to describe the findings of their report to Congress and the President, a report that singles out Alaska for criticism.
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49 Voices: Phillip Eben of Anchorage
This week we’re hearing from Phillip Eben in Anchorage. He was born in Unalakleet. Listen now
‘The first glance at what’s coming’: Oilfield service companies alert state of more than 250 layoffs
Across the country, companies that provide oilfield services and equipment are cutting jobs and bracing for bankruptcy as the pandemic launches the oil and gas industry into a tailspin.
Big Thorne Timber Sale Lawsuit Dismissed
The Big Thorne Timber Sale lawsuit has been dismissed by a federal judge in Anchorage. Alaska U.S. District Court Judge Ralph Beistline granted summary judgment on Friday in favor of the defendants, and rejected every argument brought forward by the plaintiffs.
Missouri Senator to Hold Hearing on Native Contracts
Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill's office has released a "preliminary analysis" of contracts awarded to Alaska Native Corporations from 2000 to 2008. The information was...
NTSB releases preliminary report in downtown crash
The National Transportation Safety Board says wreckage from a small airplane that struck a downtown Anchorage building last month was incinerated in the post-crash fire.
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Katmai team fights invasive plants
Staff at Katmai National Park are taking steps to combat invasive plants like shepherd’s purse, common dandelion, and a legume called bird vetch.
BP and oil industry react to Governor's oil tax proposal
The Palin administration’s proposal to rewrite part of the state’s tax regime for the oil and gas industries has drawn immediate opposition from the...
Wal-Mart to shutter Juneau store Feb. 5
Wal-Mart announced today that it’s closing its Juneau location, along with 154 other stores across the country. The location will operate with limited hours for the rest of the month and shutdown Feb. 5.
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Chickaloon tribal policing to expand to non-Native Alaskans under unique state authorization
Chickaloon Native Village's tribal police will fill a policing gap in the Sutton area, east of Palmer in a part of the Mat-Su Borough.
Local stories mean Yukon River ‘treasure trove’ is more than just a lot of dinosaur footprints
Residents in the region say they've been finding ancient footprints left by giant reptiles their entire lives.
One Dies After South Anchorage Crash
Sunday in South Anchorage a motorcycle struck a left turning vehicle on Dimond Boulevard. Investigation continues.
ANWR Bill Passes Natural Resources Committee
ANWR legislation is back before U.S. House members. The House Natural Resources committee is offering legislation that, among other things, would open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to development. The language is part of a larger Republican jobs bill. Congressman Don Young says he’s pleased that it passed out of committee.
Alaskans will no longer need college degrees for most state jobs
Future job postings will list relevant experience that can substitute for college degrees when reasonable, according to Gov. Mike Dunleavy's order.
Hilcorp applies to drill 2 exploration wells near Ninilchik
Hilcorp Alaska has applied to drill two additional oil and natural gas exploration wells southeast of Ninilchik in the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
Sitka commemorates relationship with Japanese sister city
Sitka has a sister city in Nemuro , Japan. Like Sitka, Nemuro is an ocean-facing fishing port, but bigger - about 30,000 people to Sitka’s 10,000. And on Monday, Nemuro citizens visited Sitka’s city hall to commemorate their decades long relationship. Download Audio
Questions on minimum wage, paid sick leave and campaign funding could be heading to Alaska voters
Lt. Gov. Dahlstrom has until early September to certify whether three proposals will go to petition-gathering stage.
Roads Money Under Special Scrutiny
Stimulus money headed to tribes in Alaska through the Bureau of Indian Affairs roads program is under special scrutiny because of
a recent report that...