North Slope choir students perform at Disneyland
It was a unique opportunity for the kids to learn about music at a place where music and magic are synonymous.
Petersburg school budget thrown into disarray by Congressional (in)action
Members of Petersburg's city council are bracing for the possible loss of $1 million in annual federal funding. Congress has failed to renew or...
Alaska officials announce ‘One Pill Can Kill’ campaign to address fentanyl crisis
“Alaska is under attack,” said. U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan. “In 2023, opioids killed more Alaskans than ever before.”
Palin’s motorcade halted by protestors
A motorcade transporting Governor Sarah Palin was stormed by protestors in Colorado on Monday. Palin was about a half a block from the venue...
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Aug. 10, 2018
High-ranking military officials highlight recruitment difficulties in Anchorage visit; Charges pending for three Katmai visitors who approached feeding brown bears; Galvin outraises Young in July; Young has more cash banked; Army Corp to announce record of decision on Donlin; State fire service looks to open partnerships with Native organziations; Could industrial hemp become the next big crop for Alaska?; Native tribes in Ketchikan tell Interior department to keep land-trust program; AK: Annual community dig brings archaeology to life in Kodiak; 49 Voices: Ralph Watkins on Hoonah Listen now
Coast Guard looks to Nome for growing Arctic presence
As interest in Arctic waters continues to ramp up, the United States Coast Guard has a lot of work to do in prepping itself...
Orcas challenge the Bering Sea’s black cod industry
Orca depredation isn't just a costly headache for fishermen — it can be dangerous for orcas, too.
Anchorage-area power companies announce agreement to reduce costs
Three electric utilities serving the Anchorage area — Chugach Electric Association, Municipal Light & Power and Matanuska Electric Association– on Monday (Jan. 30) announced a preliminary agreement to work together to provide lower-cost power. Listen now
RUNNING: State House, District 19 Anchorage
Pete Peterson (D) and Gabrielle LeDoux (R) are running unopposed for State House, District 19 Anchorage in the Alaska General Election on...
Increased wood burning causes unhealthy drop in Fairbanks air quality
A smoky haze that’s cloaked Fairbanks in recent days is being attributed to increased wood burning. Air quality dipped below federal Environmental Protection Agency...
Another Ft. Richardson Soldier Killed in Afghanistan
An Alaska-based soldier has died in Afghanistan. The Department of Defense on Tuesday said the soldier was 25-year-old Staff Sgt. Michael Murphrey of ...
Thanksgiving Risotto: Highly Refined Holiday Porridge
Today we’re getting ready for Thanksgiving. Sarah Alvarez has been writing her food blog The Hungry Alaskan for about two years. And being a food writer, it’s no surprise she gets excited about Thanksgiving.
While risotto may seem like a simple dish, it does require constant attention; most of which is stirring.
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Southeast Alaska May Lose 400 Jobs This Year
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska – Juneau
Southeast Alaska could lose about 400 jobs this year. That’s according to a projection by the state Labor...
Parnell Accused of Targeting Budget Cuts at Lower Kuskokwim District
Bethel Representative Bob Herron says that his region was hit particularly hard by Governor Sean Parnell’s veto pen. According to Herron’s office, the Govenor vetoed more money from his house district than in 39 of the 40 house districts in the state.
Skagway legend “Buckwheat” Donahue dies at 68
He's survived by family members, his namesake cross-country race and hundreds of stories.
Anchorage Assembly extends emergency declaration through Nov. 30
The vote came after a contentious start to the meeting, during which Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz’s resignation was announced by his Chief of Staff, Jason Bockenstedt.
Shuttered for 5 years, Palmer prison set to reopen to mixed enthusiasm
The prison’s superintendents say they’re excited to finally open Palmer Correctional Center after years of construction work. But criminal justice reform advocates are concerned about what the reopening says about the overall direction of Alaska’s justice system as prison populations continue to rise with no end in sight.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, August 8, 2022
Cruise passengers say Holland America is sending them home on state ferries if they get COVID. Also, inflation and low salmon runs are leaving Yukon River families hungry. And Anchorage schools compete with fast food restaurants as they struggle to hire cafeteria workers.
Low Water on the Copper River Could Hamper Fishery
Unusually low water on the Copper River could be a factor as salmon move upstream. Upper river state management biologist Mark Somerville says...
The 2015 Anchorage International Film Festival
It's the dead of winter, and that means it's time to light up the movie screens of Alaska for the Anchorage International Film Festival, followed by the "best of the fest" tour state-wide. Will that include your community?
APRN: Tuesday, 12/8 at 10:00am
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