Watch our special election coverage on Alaska News Nightly
The hour-long special aired at 6 p.m. Wednesday following the first full run of Alaska’s new ranked choice voting system.
As the Juneau School District responds to online monitoring concerns, student questions remain
In response to concerns about monitoring service Bark for Schools, the Juneau School District is providing options to families.
Biomass Heat Catches on in Southeast
More and more Southeast government buildings and businesses are turning to woody biomass for heat. Some experts say the region is close to having enough demand to justify building a pellet mill. But it won’t be easy.
European Company Bids On Mat-Su Ferry
Authorities at the Matanuska Susitna Borough today opened a single bid for the ice breaking ferry, Susitna. Borough spokesperson Patty Sullivan says the bid came from Europe.
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Driver Killed In Glenn Highway Crash Identified
The driver who died in a three-vehicle pileup on the Glenn Highway near Sutton Wednesday has been identified as Sutton resident Michael Jenkins, a longtime local resident. His dog, a golden retriever, jumped out of the vehicle and is still missing. Jenkins is survived by a young son and daughter.
Treadwell points to experience in campaign for governor
Former lieutenant governor says the odds are strong the Republicans will win the race. Listen now
Alaska News Nightly: June 27, 2011
State House Still Mulling Over Coastal Management Program, Hoonah Gets Federal Funds for Broadband Internet, ACS Goes ‘4G’Crash Near Beluga Lake Kills Pilot, and more...
Burned Bald Eagles Draw Federal Scrutiny In Adak
It’s common practice to burn trash in the Aleutians, to keep landfills from overflowing. But it’s not that simple in Adak, where flaming waste has killed or injured at least ten bald eagles in the last few months. It’s now the subject of a federal investigation.
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Girls on Ice: an all-female science immersion course on top of a glacier
“I think it’s just so empowering, just that as women, alone, we can do this,” said glaciologist Jessica Mejia. “We can do great science, we could be on a glacier by ourselves, we could do anything.” Listen now
Anchorage Mayor Bronson revokes paid parental leave for city workers
Mayor Dave Bronson’s predecessor had granted non-unionized city employees four weeks of paid parental leave on her last day on the job. Bronson also revoked a policy allowing new parents to bring infants into the office.
Permanent Fund will not invest in oil tax credits
The Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. has rejected a proposal from Gov. Bill Walker’s administration to invest in state oil tax credits.
Anchorage Man is Injured in Reno Air Show Crash
An Alaska man who was injured at the National Championship Air Races and Air Show in Reno, Nevada, is recovering. Noah Joraanstad is a pilot for Pen Air.
University eyes future gravel mine in Matanuska Greenbelt, drawing ire from trail users
Officials at the cash-strapped university say they need to know how much the land is worth, and whether excavating gravel could provide a stream of revenue.
Kodiak Masks Documented in New Catalog
The rich tradition of carving wooden masks in the Kodiak region is documented in a new exhibit catalog. The masks were collected...
Budget cuts cost Nome its youth facility
Governor Mike Dunleavy's line item vetoes -- if they are not over-ridden by the Legislature -- have resulted in the closure of the Nome Youth Facility.
NTSB: Helicopter slammed into mountainside, tumbled nearly 1000 feet in fatal crash near Knik Glacier
The National Transportation Safety Board released more details Monday about the fatal crash near Palmer.
Bering Strait bridged with culture and science
The National Park Service's Shared Beringian Heritage Program unites Russians and Americans for cooperative discussion and management of the Bering Strait. NPS held Beringia...
Violence in Foster Care System Very Rare, Safety Nets in Place
KSKA DJ Marvell Johnson was killed this week by his foster son. But state officials with the foster care system stress that events like this are extremely rare and they have systems in place to keep foster parents and children safe.
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Alaska’s Population Grows By 3.7 Percent In Three Years
Alaska's population growth is increasing faster than that of the rest of the country. Figures released Friday by the state labor department indicate that the state's population increased 3.7 percent over the past three years, compared with a 2.4 growth rate in the US.
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Rep. Peltola’s staff turnover is the 2nd highest in the U.S. House
Her chief of staff calls it a reflection of her special election and transition, but political adversaries say it could indicate trouble.