Peltola gains in Alaska’s updated special U.S. House election results
Democrat Mary Peltola increased her lead in the special U.S. House race. But no second-choice ballots have been counted.
Dunleavy administration disputes public defender caseloads, but recommends reforms
A new entity called the Oversight and Review Unit under the Department of Administration analyzed the caseloads of public defenders in Alaska.
Tanana man charged with murder in shooting of relative
A Tanana man has been charged with first-degree murder, after Alaska State Troopers say he fatally shot a family member who lived next door.
Dallas Seavey Becomes Youngest Iditarod Winner
Dallas Seavey has won the Iditarod. At 25, Seavey is the youngest person ever to win the race. It was a contest between him, Aliy Zirkle and Ramey Smyth that hung on how well they tuned their dog teams. And Seavey says his strategy of holding back to build his team's reserves paid off. He could then let them come to full strength at the last part of the race.
Palin signs bill clearing way for legislative kidney transplant
Governor Palin today signed a bill lifting the limits on compassionate gifts that can be given to legislators within the state's ethics rules. The...
Sitka settles police whistleblower lawsuit for $325,000
Former Sitka police detective Ryan Silva filed suit in August 2018, claiming he was harassed and demoted after calling out irregularities in the department’s procurement of automatic weapons.
Lawmakers weigh whether to reduce or acknowledge rights of growing Alaska homeless population
As the state’s major cities scramble to house people, advocates say Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s protest bill would further criminalize the homeless.
Frozen pipes delay school in Shishmaref and St. Michael
The Bering Strait School District has sent in-house maintenance to both St. Michael and Shishmaref to provide support.
Can Indigenous subsistence rights still be protected in Alaska?
As the 50th anniversary of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act approaches, the question still remains: What can be done to protect subsistence rights today?
Anchorage rabbi: Political polarization threatens to ‘rip us to shreds’
Rabbi Michael Oblath of Congregation Beth Sholom said he asked police to send a patrol car to sit outside Saturday services for his congregation, which is the largest and oldest Jewish congregation in the state. In a phone interview with Alaska Public Media's Casey Grove on Monday, Oblath recounted how he heard the news, and what the congregation was talking about in its wake. Listen now
Permitting Officials Explore Alternatives For Donlin Gold Mine
Donlin Gold is in a multiyear permitting process for the proposed gold mine located north of Crooked Creek about 120 miles upriver from Bethel. Scientists and engineers are now studying not just Donlin’s proposed plan, but several variations that would significantly change the mine.
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Online Program Hopes To Revive Eyak Language
The Eyak Language is being revived through an online learning program that was launched this week. The program is the first of its kind for the language since the death of the last Native-born Eyak speaker five years ago.
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Musk Ox Killed After Attacking Sled Dog
Living with wildlife isn’t always easy, as a recent incident with a musk ox attack in Kotzebue makes clear.
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Brown Bear Bites Teenage Tourist Near Sitka
An 18-year-old Vancouver, BC, resident suffered minor injuries after being attacked by a brown bear sow on a popular trail near Sitka.
Video: Howard Weaver
In addition to the audio of Howard Weaver's speech at UAA on September 21, we also have video available for those interested.
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NTSB issues safety recommendations after Alaska midair crash
In the 2020 crash, the two planes collided just over 2 miles from the Soldotna Airport, which does not have an air traffic control tower.
Alaska State Troopers extend Girdwood coverage through September
Alaska State Troopers will extend their coverage of Girdwood through September 30th of this year. Download Audio
Stryker Brigade Helps Reopen Afghanistan School
The Ft. Wainwright Stryker Brigade has facilitated the re-opening of a school in Afghanistan. Stryker Lieutenant Miles Dunning is in charge of overseeing humanitarian assistance projects for the infantry company that led the village school project near Sperwan Ghar, in southern Afghanistan.
Anchorage Police Identify Man Killed At Busy Intersection
Anchorage police have released the name of the pedestrian struck and killed Wednesday by an SUV.
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Hikers Attacked by Bear in Talkeetna Mountains
A group of hikers on an extended outing in the Talkeetna Mountains was attacked by a bear while crossing a stream Saturday night.