Report Finds Beaufort Sea Oil Spill Response Inadequate
A report released today by the World Wildlife Fund in Canada finds the capacity for oil spill response in the Beaufort Sea is woefully inadequate, even as Canadian regulators consider relaxing safety standards for offshore exploration.
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ADN report: Lack of village police leads to hiring cops with criminal records
In some parts of Alaska, local governments are so desperate for law enforcement they've had to hire people with criminal records. For example, in...
Officials Add Proactive Restrictions on King Salmon
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is being proactive in anticipation of another weak king salmon return to the Yukon River. No angling will be allowed for king salmon on the main stem of the Yukon.
Quinhagak responds to a series of apparent heroin overdoses
One of the men from Quinhagak’s four apparent heroin overdoses earlier this week has returned to the village. The other man has not yet returned. The third person, a woman, is dead. The fourth person was treated on site. Listen now
49 Voices: Nile Morris of Anchorage
This week we’re hearing from Nile Morris of Anchorage. Morris is a UAA student and is involved in Black Student Union, Planned Parenthood and the Title IX board. Listen now
Inter-Tribal Council Meets in Anchorage
The Alaska Inter-Tribal Council is meeting with tribal leaders from across the state as well as leaders from Alaska Native Corporations in Anchorage over...
Strong winds batter Anchorage
The National Weather Service issued a high wind warning for much of the afternoon, in effect until about 7 p.m., with gusts expected to continue into the night. Listen now
Hunting transporters caught and fined for guiding without licenses in Southeast
State wildlife troopers are cracking down on big game transporters in Southeast Alaska who are guiding without a license. A Utah man's recent guilty...
Hometown hero? Valdez may soon get a life-sized statue of a ‘Star Trek’ icon
A group of fans want to honor William Riker’s Last Frontier roots with a bronze statue in the character’s hometown: Valdez.
Mulling the possibility of a “managed retreat” from climate change
By the end of the century, researchers predict climate change could displace millions of people across the country, as rising sea levels and erosion hit coastal communities. As policymakers start to grapple with that reality, there’s a specific phrase making the rounds: “managed retreat.” In other words, relocating whole neighborhoods or communities and retreating from the coast. Listen now
Alaska Marine Highway to resume Prince Rupert ferry link after 2-year hiatus
A dispute over whether U.S. border guards would be allowed to carry guns on Canadian soil led authorities to pause sailings in 2019. Then the pandemic hit.
5,000 miles from Barrow
After a five-week, five thousand mile road trip from Alaska to the midwest, former Barrow commentator Earl Finkler, his wife Chris and two panting...
Fire Consumes St. Paul’s Trident Warehouse
Anchorage television station KTUU first reported that a warehouse owned by Trident Seafoods erupted in flames at about 10:30pm Thursday. While the fire has continued to smoke through the afternoon, a group of 25 responders, including Coast Guard personnel, have been able to keep it from spreading to nearby buildings.
Washington speculates on potential Ted Stevens reelection
Alaskans won’t likely know for another week who has won the race for its U-S Senate seat – incumbent Republican Ted Stevens or the...
Ketchikan firefighters lose vehicles in station fire
Wrangell has loaned Ketchikan an ambulance after Tuesday's South Tongass blaze, which left at least three vehicles presumed destroyed.
Report sheds little light on fatal Alaska helicopter crash
A preliminary report from the federal agency investigating the fatal helicopter crash in Alaska that killed five people, including the richest man in the Czech Republic, sheds little light on the cause.
Correctional center orchestra plays for the pros
The Portland Cello Project, a multi-genre cello ensemble, recently visited the Hiland Mountain Correctional Center, a women's prison located in Eagle River, to work with Hiland's orchestra. Listen now
Begich Responds To Palin Challenge With Questions Over Residency
According to state documents, no one by the name of Sarah Palin applied for a PFD in 2012 or 2013. The last time someone with that name filed was in 2011.
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Good Progress Made on North Pole Wildfire
The State Division of forestry reports good progress on a wildfire in a North Pole neighborhood.
Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
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Irish Harpists Bring Unique Music to Anchorage
Three of the world's best Celtic harp players are in Alaska for the next few days, and will be performing in Anchorage and in Valdez. KSKA's Ellen Lockyer has more about this trio of modern day traveling troubadours and their unique performance, called "Legends of the Celtic Harp."