Lawmakers Seek Permanent Rate Increases For Power Cost Equalization Program
Two bills making permanent changes to the Power Cost Equalization program are in the House and Senate Finance Committees follow legislative action today.
Dave Donaldson,...
UAF Could Get Funds For New Engineering Building
If the Governor signs off on the capital budget, the University of Alaska Fairbanks can move forward with plans for the renovation and construction of a new engineering building on campus. The University says enrollment in the engineering program has doubled over the past five years. The new facility will keep the program competitive.
New Numbers Rank Alaska High in STD Rates
Daysha Eaton, KDLG – Dillingham
New numbers being released from the Alaska Department of Health, put Alaska at number one in the nation...
Warm air, sea-surface temperatures in February limited Arctic sea-ice growth
It’s been a relatively cool and snowy winter here in the Interior, compared with the past couple of winters. But climate experts say the Arctic has been warmer than average. They say that’s why it appears this year’s maximum Arctic sea-ice cover, measured near the end of winter, is likely to set another record for the smallest maximum on record. Listen now
Parents feel sticker shock at rising price of high school activity fees
Classes in Juneau are just starting on Thursday, but some high school activities have been underway for weeks. This school year, the district has drastically cut funding for activities and athletics, leaving some parents paying hundreds of dollars more for their kid to participate.
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Legislature releases pre-files, including tribal court protective order bill
The state Legislature released 31 pre-filed bills today. That's the legislation submitted before lawmakers convene, that they plan to discuss – and possibly vote on – in the next several months.
Spill responders war-game worst-case scenarios in Southeast Alaska
Suppose a heavy cargo ship hauling ore collided with a tug and barge? First responders from the state and federal agencies practiced containing a hypothetical spill near Hawk Inlet.
Denali and Fairbanks-area fires disrupt tourists and communities in Alaska
Wildfires around the state have accelerated, with fires at the entrance of Denali National Park and around Fairbanks causing the most problems.
At the moment, Donlin Gold isn’t building a mine. But it is building a church
The company that wants to build one of the world’s biggest gold mines is currently renovating a church in Chuathbaluk in the middle Kuskokwim River. Donlin says that investing in communities near the mine is being “a good neighbor.”
The Human Genome Project, and how it could change modern medicine
Dr. Eric Green, Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute at the National Institutes of Health says the project’s signature accomplishment was reading out the three billion letters that make up the human genome sequence. Dr Green gave the keynote address at a Southcentral Foundation conference in Anchorage last week. Listen now
Alaska Supreme Court rules in favor of critical Native corp. shareholder
But the court declined to rule on the underlying questions of First Amendment free speech protections for shareholders of Alaska Native Corporations.
Four Women Ranking Among 2013 Iditarod's Top-20 Mushers
There are currently four women running among the top-20 in this year’s Iditarod. This year’s race could be both extremely fast and extremely competitive. The women in the race aren’t holding back.
Broadband bill passes Alaska House committee
The bill creates a broadband office, sets up an advisory board and a broadband “parity fund” to equalize costs.
Breakup Forecast: Sparse Snow, Slowly Warming Weather Lessens Flood Concern
Forecasters are anticipating a mellow break up over much of Alaska this spring. Below normal snow and ice in some areas, and gradually warming spring temperatures are lessening flood concerns.
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Galvin campaign raises $1.8M for quarter
U.S. House candidate Alyse Galvin has raised $1.8 million since July - more than double what she raised during the prior quarter.
Anchorage Schools receive nearly $1 million to improve American History teaching
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the Anchorage School District nearly $1 million to improve American History teaching. The district will use...
Anchorage Mayor LaFrance announces 6 new executive hires
LaFrance announced a deputy chief of staff, policy advisor, constituent relations and external affairs directors and two special assistants.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, July 28, 2016
Walker opts not to veto bill putting local school boards in charge of sex ed; why a Bahamas tanker is carrying North Slope crude; unextinguished campfire cause of McHugh Fire; State partially lifts ban on drug felons applying for food stamps; scientists have increased alert level for Pavlof Volcano; search continues for missing Tuluksak man; South Peninsula students study STEM subjects through ANSEP; new evidence of Denali dinosaurs; researchers find new whale species in Western Alaska; deer rescue operation occurs off Juneau's Shelter Island; flood watch issued in Lower Koyukuk and Middle Yukon Valleys; warm ocean water leads to heavy rain in Alaska Listen now
HUD announces $7.5M for Kenaitze and Salamatof housing project
The money will fund an 18-unit elder housing project in Kenai.
Forest Service searches for deadly frog fungus on Mitkof Island
A deadly fungus could threaten several amphibian species in the Tongass National Forest. On Mitkof Island, the U.S. Forest Service is using a mix of old and new methods to find it.