Wildfires, Medicaid push state to request $262.5M more than budgeted
Wildfires and Medicaid costs led state officials to ask the Legislature to add more money to the state budget than they have in at...
Palmer Man Dies From Burn Injuries
A 60-year-old Palmer man died of burn injuries earlier this week becoming the state’s 19th fire fatality this year. The man was severely injured while burning trash on Oct. 3.
Strong El Nino, ‘Blob effect’ may mean more winter precipitation
The Chinook pattern is one characteristic of El Nino winters. National Weather Service climatologist Rick Thoman describes the warm Pacific Ocean waters of El Nino as raging across the equatorial region.
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Alaska News Nightly: February 17, 2014
Iditarod to start in Willow, GOP seeks changes to court nominees process, Alaska backs same sex-marriage bans, AFN asks for voting-rights help, not all happy with fish board, VPSO bill moves ahead, new geese habitat emerging, woman claims killing dozens.
Target to launch employment blitz
Employment tallies for Anchorage this year show the increase of new jobs in retail below predictions. But that sluggish trend could end as a...
Alaska officials say they’re working to speed up investigations of police shootings
So far this year, officers have shot nine people during responses, killing six of them. Five of those shootings involved Anchorage police.
Alaska Gas Line Passes Hurdle With Filed Reports While Federal Coordinator Office Has Layoffs
After stalling and delays last month, TransCanada and Exxon Mobil have filed draft resource reports on their proposed Alaska natural gas pipeline to the Lower 48.
Sitka’s ‘Polar Dip’ participants issued temporary insanity certificates
Temperatures in the twenties, and a brisk north wind once again failed to deter more than 200 Sitkans from taking the plunge this Saturday...
Haines climbers likely first women to summit Cathedral Peaks
Haines residents Jenn Walsh and Jessica Kayser Forster are likely the first women to summit the 6,400-foot Mount Emmerich in the Chilkat Valley, also known as Cathedral Peaks.
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Iditarod 2008 ready at the starting gate
The hours are ticking down until the start of Iditarod 36. Almost 100 mushers will line Anchorage's Fourth Avenue on Saturday...
Coin toss could determine control of Alaska House
Election workers are scheduled to audit the remaining absentee ballots Nov. 23. If the vote count is still tied after that, then there will be a recount.
Alutiiq Language On The Mend
With fewer than 150 known fluent speakers, the Alutiiq language is just one of many indigenous languages worldwide that are in danger of extinction. However, with the concerted efforts from people like April Counceller, that won’t happen.
Industry leaders say salmon initiative would hinder development
Industry representatives are telling Southeast leaders they need to oppose the Stand for Salmon initiative and related legislation.
Despite Spending Freeze, Juneau Access Road Effort Continues
Work continues on the Juneau Access Project, despite Gov. Bill Walker’s spending freeze. But it doesn’t involve moving dirt or pouring concrete.
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Newtok to Congress: thank you for saving our village
The $15 million in this year’s spending bill is just a fraction of what Newtok needs to fund its relocation. But village leaders say it’s crucial seed money that will make everything else possible. Listen now
After trawler outbreak, American Seafoods tests crews for COVID-19 as ‘precautionary measure’
After 85 people on an American Seafoods vessel tested positive, the company said it would test crew on its other vessels.
Scientists Note Temperature Spike In Gulf of Alaska
Scientists say temperatures in the Gulf of Alaska recently spiked over a very short time span. The warmer temperatures are a byproduct of mild winter weather and could have serious consequences for marine life. The latest temperatures come from a monitoring program that has collected data from the Gulf Waters for the past 17 years.
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Preparation and Caution Key to Holiday Shopping
Although many stores started pushing holiday season buying before they cleared away the Halloween items, on Black Friday–the day after Thanksgiving–the attack on our wallets and credit cards begins in earnest.
Tlingit leader remembered for land claims role
Tlingit leader John Borbridge Jr. died Tuesday. He was a significant player in the campaign for Alaska Native land rights. Download Audio
Musher suffers dog loss at Galena checkpoint
A dog has died in this year’s Iditarod. It happened shortly before midnight at the Galena checkpoint. Listen now