Bernie looks beyond Bungalow to DC
Anchorage bar owner Bernie Souphanavong submitted thousands of signatures today to run for Congress. Souphanavong is running as an independent for Alaska’s only seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Listen now
Legislature toys with Exxon-Valdez element in oil-tax rewrite
A new legal tool was introduced yesterday that, supporters say, would put pressure on Exxon to pay the two-point-five million dollars it owes Alaska...
Geologists Believe Alaska Has Major Rare-Earth Deposits
Tim Ellis, KUAC – Fairbanks
Alaska has at least one major deposit of rare-earth elements, and state geologists think they’ll find more during...
Without a regulated creamery, Alaska's milk cows likely to be slaughtered
The newly-appointed state agriculture board members are working to find financially sound processing ideas for the Mat-Su valley dairy industry. State veterinarian Bob Gerlach's...
There’s a new Gwich’in alphabet book and it’s available for free
It's part of a long-term community-led project of language revitalization.
Dunleavy calls for state budget, while senators discuss separate PFD bill
Gov. Mike Dunleavy sent a message to state workers Wednesday afternoon, saying layoff notices would go out if the Legislature hasn’t passed a budget by June 14.
Deshka closed to sport king salmon fishing
Tonight’s unexpected closure of sport king salmon fishing on the Deshka River has rattled Matanuska Valley anglers. Dismal king salmon runs on the Deshka ...
New Acting Commissioner of Fish and Game Enthusiastic About Opportunity
Joe Viechnicki, KFSK – Petersburg
Former Petersburg resident Cora Campbell is enthused about her appointment as acting commissioner of the Department of Fish and...
Alaska teens host anti-tobacco summit online
The teens create tobacco prevention videos that teachers across the state use in their classrooms.
Ice seal research postponed as Bering Strait region looks into unusual deaths
Suspension of research means that scientists will have more difficulty understanding why ice seals have been washing up on shore in unusual numbers over the last several years.
‘Molly of Denali’ nominated for 2 Emmy Awards
The PBS Kids television show “Molly of Denali” has been nominated for Children’s & Family Emmy Awards in two categories: Outstanding Preschool Animated Series and Outstanding Writing for a Preschool Animated Program.
Profits eluded Sealaska for decades. Now it’s ditching timber and plastics, and investing in kelp.
An investment in Barnacle Foods, while small, is a potent symbol of the corporation’s new vision. Other corporations are taking similar steps.
Bill Thomas vs. Tim June in House District 5
Two Haines men are wrapping up their campaigns for the District 5 House seat. The district includes about 25 Southeast and Prince William Sound...
Alaska News Nightly: October 19, 2011
Prosecutors Outline Kott, Kohring Plea Agreements, Aerial Predator Control Plan on Kenai Peninsula Under Consideration, VPSO Program Working to Fill 15 More Slots, Crooked Creek Flood Victims Grateful For New Homes, Bethel Residents Surprised By Brown Bear, Jurist Helped Shape Juneau; Defended Capital City, Alaskans’ Privacy Rights, Sitkans Celebrate With Alaska Day Parade, Corrections
First 3 Subsistence Fishermen Found Guilty
Trials began yesterday for two dozen Kuskokwim subsistence fishermen who allegedly fished with salmon nets when they were restricted this past summer. The first three fishermen were found guilty at the Bethel District Court House today. The politics of subsistence rights versus state restrictions weighs far heavier on the trials than the violations themselves, worth $250 each
Iditapod: Bouncing back to Willow
Since we left off, an Iditarod musher has tested positive for COVID-19 and been withdrawn, Dallas Seavey has taken the lead in his return to the race and, instead of leaving problematic sections of trail behind, mushers are heading back over them, on a modified, out-and-back trail. We talk to three-time champion Mitch Seavey, who's a spectator this year, as well as Iditapod co-founder Zachariah Hughes in McGrath, and we get an Iditarod veteran's take on a listener question about dog booties.
Lightning Blamed For Denali Park Fire
Park Rangers are blaming lightning for a five acre fire inside Denali National Park. When a crew flew over the fire at noon Thursday, there was no visible smoke. The blaze burned a five acre area, 15 miles north of the park road along the East Fork drainage of the Toklat River. Park officials are concerned about an historic cabin located within three miles of the fire. Crews plan to fly over the fire again this evening.
Making Education Relevant in Saint Mary’s, Alaska
From a distance, it can be hard to tell why some rural school districts seem to work better than others…why some have better test scores, higher attendance and graduation rates. In the next installment of our series “being Young in Rural Alaska” from the producers of Kids These Days, Jessica Cochran looks at one Yukon River village – and how the community works together to support the school.
Alaska Health Officials Concerned About Measles Due To Philippine Outbreak
Alaska public health officials are keeping an eye out for cases of measles, especially in residents who travel to and from the Philippines. That country’s health department this week declared an outbreak of the disease in parts of Manila, the capital.
Anchorage School District tells parents to prepare for the possibility of an extended spring break
The Anchorage School District sent an email to parents late Wednesday, saying it would inform them by Friday if "a cancellation is called either at an individual site or districtwide."