Sullivan Campaign: Poll Says We’re Winning
The U. S. Senate campaign of Republican Dan Sullivan is drawing attention to a poll that finds he’s ahead of Democratic Sen. Mark Begich by 5 percentage points. That’s just outside the poll’s margin of error. It’s based on interviews of 500 Alaskans in late June by Basswood, a Republican firm. The Sullivan press release is aimed a rebutting an analysis sponsored by CBS and the New York Times that rival Republican Mead Treadwell was circulating earlier in the week.
State medical examiner identifies man who died off Ketchikan
A man found dead in waters off Ketchikan has been identified as a 63-year-old resident.
'Alaska Ranger' survivors unveil new allegations of misconduct
A Marine Board of Investigation looking into the sinking of the Alaska Ranger held its second day of hearings in Seattle today. The board...
Alaska News Nightly: June 19, 2014
Former Haines Police Dispatcher Speaks Out On Alleged Harasser; U.S. Senators Work to Allow Foreign Students Back in Fish Plants; Remains of 17 Servicemen Identified from 1952 Crash; Army Changes Training Procedures In Wake Of Stuart Creek 2 Fire; New Oil Tax Proponents Argue In Favor Of Law; ADF&G Shuts Down Little Su Kings for the Season; Learning Language Through Alutiiq Culture and Tradition
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Lawmakers Tell Washington They Want Options on Stimulus Funds
Governor Palin yesterday (Tuesday) met what was required of her to set aside federal economic stimulus money for state use. She wrote President Barak...
As lumber prices climb, Alaskans increasingly mill their own
A year and half ago, Rittgers said he was taking orders for one sawmill a week. Now, he and his daughter take deposits for three or four sawmills a day.
High winds, downed lines cut power to thousands from Willow to Cooper Landing
High winds and falling trees cut power to thousands of residents today throughout the Mat-Su, Anchorage, and down the Kenai Peninsula as far as Cooper Landing.
Ebola Spreads to US; Risk to Alaska Deemed Low
Federal health officials announced today that the first case of Ebola has been diagnosed in the U.S. in Texas. The patient, who traveled from Liberia, is being treated in isolation at a hospital in Dallas. Public health officials in Alaska are prepared to respond if Ebola arrives in the state.
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Game Appointee Under Fire
With confirmation votes looming on Friday, one of Governor Sean Parnell’s appointees to the Alaska Board of Game came under fire this week from...
Alaska Senate passes crime bill, adjourns from special session
Legal experts say flaw in bill could lead to provision from unpopular Senate Bill 91 remaining in place. Listen now
Charities Help Fill Void From Santa’s Clearing House During Holiday Season
Charities are stepping up to help more Fairbanks families this holiday season. Organization’s like Love Inc. and the Salvation Army are providing gifts for kids whose families were formerly served by Santa’s Clearing House.
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Fever checks and small groups: Anchorage private school students are returning to classrooms
While the coronavirus has pushed the Anchorage School District to start the year online on Thursday, small private schools in the state’s largest city are pressing ahead with plans for in-person classes.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Alaska corrections officer faces federal drug charges; U.S. Senate passes bill to use $1 billion from Navy budget for polar icebreaker; Walker ally on gas line board resigns to run for state Senate; former ASD Superintendent to lead Minneapolis Public Schools; attorneys grow impatient in Sockeye Fire trial; $200,000 in state funds spent on PR for beer festival; historic agreement gives Kuskokwim tribes say in fish management; pay boost passed for Anchorage fire and police employees; Downtown Anchorage park to see major safety renovations; after bike impales daughter, mother sends public thank you to good Samaritans Download Audio
Two Eagle River schools to remain closed next school year due to Nov. 30 quake damage
Two schools in Eagle River will be closed next school year due to damage sustained during November's magnitude 7.0 earthquake.
Two people drown in Noorvik, police report
State troopers reported the drowning death of two people from the Northwest community of Noorvik this week. Listen now
Web Extra: Anchorage is Our Home (video preview)
Above is a 5-minute preview of the 26-minute video "Anchorage is Our Home," the new video from Healing Racism in Anchorage. We're providing it...
Doctors, hospitals may soon see delays from state in paying Medicaid bills
Some of Medicaid providers might have to close their doors and go out of business, according to assistant commissioner. Listen now
Alaska News Nightly: February 1, 2012
Governor Opposes Formula Increase for Schools, ANWR Bill Passes Natural Resources Committee, New Rule Means Little Immediate Change For The Tongass, Emissions Testing Ending March 1 In Anchorage, Two Rural Alaskans Named To Federal Subsistence Board, State Affairs Committee Hears Testimony On Language Bill, Alaska Film Group, NANA Team Up To Attract Productions, United Airlines To Fly Into Fairbanks This Summer, Haines School Workers Get Some Social Security Money Returned
300 Villages: Hope
This week we’re headed to the small community of Hope, 15 miles off the Seward Highway on Turnagain Arm. Susan Anderson started the library in Hope.
Interior Gas Utility Lays Out Fairbanks LNG Plan
The Interior Gas Utility is laying out a plan of action, following the state granting the Fairbanks North Star Borough entity’s request to supply natural gas to currently un-served areas of town. Getting natural gas to more neighborhoods is a step toward lowering energy bills and reducing emissions.
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