Alaska House votes to overhaul state’s criminal justice system
The House voted 28-11 on Thursday to adopt one of the largest overhauls ever to Alaska's criminal justice system. It would allow some low-risk nonviolent offenders to avoid jail time. It also would establish a new pretrial services program with a goal of reducing recidivism. And it would allow those in treatment programs to receive credit for time served instead of imprisonment.
Murkowski-Warren letter slams White House’s response to opioid epidemic
The Senate colleagues detailed policy recommendations they want the White House to pursue, starting with a disaster declaration on the opioid crisis. Listen now
Alaskan Brewing Co. Now Selling Beer In Cans
Alaskan Brewing Co. is entering the growing canned microbrew market. Starting Monday, the Juneau-based beer maker will sell its flagship Amber Ale and its Freeride American Pale Ale in 12-ounce cans. In recent years, consumers have become more accepting of craft beer in cans. But is it as good as bottles?
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Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes off Alaska coast
The Alaska Earthquake Center said the quake was an aftershock of a 8.2 earthquake from late July.
Here’s what’s on the agenda for the Alaska Legislature’s third special session
The special session starts on Monday.
Fisheries Panel Moves to Protect Undersea Canyons
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council yesterday directed its staff to do a scientific review of evidence that some areas of the Bering Sea are such rich fish habitat they should be protected...Read More
Alaskan Woman OK after Haiti Quake
An Alaskan woman who was caught in the earthquake in Haiti is in good spirits today, even though she had to have her foot...
Anchorage police seek Costco slasher
A man allegedly slashed a Costco employee with a box cutter after being confronted for shoplifting Wednesday afternoon. Police are seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect.
Alaskans To Take Part In Big Earthquake Drill
Thousands of Alaskans are expected to participate in a big earthquake drill this week.
First Alaskans Addresses Racism
Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
First Alaskans Institute is working on a new project to address racism in Alaska. The Institute has a two...
Seward Highway reopens after avalanche closure
Crews cleared about 3 feet of snow from an area of highway roughly 400 feet long.
NOAA Crew Surveys Beaches For Tsunami Debris
Marine debris is nothing new, and a NOAA crew found little of note in last week’s survey of outside Panhandle beaches.
Final Yukon Quest Preparations Taking Place
Mushers are finalizing their plans, and race officials are checking on trail conditions as Saturday’s start of 2012 Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race fast approaches.
AK: History
In December, Juneau writer and English professor, Ernestine Hayes, released her new book Juneau from Arcadia Publishing. The book tells the history of the capitol city through pictures with elaborate captions. It’s a departure from her usual writing style. But the book builds on her effort to clarify the history of Native people.
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Permanent Fund Director tapped to advise international money managers
Alaska Permanent Fund Executive Director Michael Burns has been meeting with international money managers in Washington DC over the last 2 days. He's offering...
Subsistence Violation Could Prompt Policy Changes
Robert Woolsey, KCAW – Sitka
The dismissal earlier this month of a subsistence violation against Senator Albert Kookesh could prompt major changes in the...
Alaska legislators want answers after abrupt removal of Permanent Fund CEO
Angela Rodell took over as CEO of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation in 2015. The board voted to dismiss her on Thursday and has provided no answers as to why.
American Polar Society honors UAF professor
The American Polar Society recently recognized the work of a University of Alaska Fairbanks professor. Dr. Lawson Brigham received an honorary medal for his polar research and policy work with the Arctic Council.
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49 Voices: Elissa Brown of Anchorage
This week we’re hearing from Elissa Brown in Anchorage. She moved to Alaska two years ago, and currently runs Wild Scoops, a handmade ice cream business that specializes in local ingredients. Listen now
Four Supreme Court nominees submitted to Gov. Walker
Four nominees to replace an outgoing state Supreme Court justice have been submitted to Governor Bill Walker for review. Walker now has about six weeks to name replacement on the bench. Download Audio