State says Ketchikan transfers won’t overburden Johnson Youth Center
A handful of kids in Ketchikan could be transferred to Juneau’s Johnson Youth Center next month before a youth facility in Ketchikan closes. Rob Wood, director of the Division of Juvenile Justice said the incoming kids from Ketchikan shouldn’t overburden the Juneau facility.
Haines residents, representatives push back on local government drone use
The use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, or drones, by the Haines Borough has raised concerns about privacy and local government overreach. Listen now
Fairbanks jury finds Downs guilty in Sergie’s 1993 murder, sexual assault at UAF dorm
Steven Downs was an 18-year-old first-year student at University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1993, and presumably had no connection to the victim, Sophie Sergie, who was from the village of Pitka's Point.
Fairbanks Hatchery Opening Doors To Public
The Ruth Burnett Sport Fish Hatchery in Fairbanks will open its doors to the public during this weekend’s Outdoors Show. Public outreach and education are part of the $46 million state hatchery’s mission, and a visitor’s center is required by its borough land lease. The hatchery has been operating for more than 2 years but the visitor’s center hasn’t opened.
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Alaskans see extended health insurance enrollment period following November quake
Regular open enrollment closed December 15, but when FEMA issued an emergency declaration in response to the Nov. 30 quake, it triggered something called an exceptional circumstances special enrollment period -- and extra 60-day window to apply for health insurance via the federal exchange.
Assembly rejects pot tax hike, tightens unlawful camp rules
In a surprising move, the Anchorage Assembly voted down a proposal to raise taxes on cannabis businesses. Listen now
The Top-10 Alaska Books (And Tons More) To Add To Your Reading List
Before this week's Talk of Alaska about the best Alaska-based books, we opened up voting to the listeners to get their input into what the top-10 Alaska books should be. We received tons of feedback and compiled a full list, which you can find here. Here are the top-10 results based on online voting, comments, emails, social media, and calls we have received...starting with #10.
Alaska banks have solid 2020 start but face uncertain year
Despite challenging economic times, banks in Alaska saw their portfolios grow.
Oil spill training tax frustrates fisherman
A program that trains fisherman to help clean up oil spills in Prince William Sound may be in jeopardy. Fishing groups are frustrated by...
Ted Stevens to be tried in Washington, DC
A Washington, DC jury will sit in judgment on Senator Ted Stevens. Stevens lost his bid today to move his federal trial to...
Anchorage School District reports 36 active coronavirus cases
There are 36 active coronavirus cases within the Anchorage School District, and 127 people in quarantine because of a close contact with someone who’s infected.
Alaska News Nightly: November 28, 2011
House Ethics Committee Extends Probe of Rep. Young, Murkowski Calls For Investigation Into Why Justice Department Not Investigating Allen, Militia Leader Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Weapons Charges, New Buoy Network Could Help Determine Long-Term Impacts of Ocean Acidification, Study Looks Into Health Effects of Climate Change in Alaska, State Reexamines Alaska Class Ferry Cost, UA Launches ‘Stay on Track’ Initiative, Black Friday Kicks Off Holiday Shopping in Wrangell
Anchorage’s latest municipal attorney says public service drew her to the job
Anne Helzer is Mayor Bronson’s fourth pick to lead the city’s legal department. She was well received at her confirmation hearing.
Board Deliberating Changes to Cook Inlet, Kodiak and Chignik Finfish Fisheries
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
The state’s Board of Fisheries sat down to work in Anchorage Sunday afternoon. The panel hears staff reports...
Russian intimidation of Bering Sea fishermen shows gap in Arctic investment, Sullivan says
It was a bad day at work for Bering Sea fishermen harassed by Russian military planes and warships, when the U.S. Coast Guard failed to warn the fleet of military exercises in the area last August
DNR Calls Off Public Meetings For Permitting Bill
Since the Legislature gaveled out this spring, state officials have been trying to build support for a controversial land management bill that couldn't get enough votes in the final days of session. Public meetings were supposed to be part of their outreach effort. But now the Department of Natural Resources has called those meetings off.
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Convicted lawmaker Kott appealing case
Kott was found guilty of conspiracy, bribery, and extortion in September, and was sentenced earlier this month to six years in federal prison.
David Shurtleff,...
Petersburg teens charged for harassing deer
Charges have been filed against two Petersburg teenagers who allegedly hit multiple deer in town with their truck last week.
A 500-mile hiking trail across Alaska? Advocates say the pandemic is a perfect time to start
Advocates say the trail, which would connect Seward to Fairbanks, could provide an economic draw for tourists, and would help define Alaska to the Outside.