US Fish and Wildlife delays decision on Polar Bears
The head of the U-S Fish and Wildlife Service, Dale Hall, says the agency will miss this week’s deadline for deciding whether to list...
Flightseeing plane makes emergency landing on Denali National Park glacier
None of the nine people on board the K2 Aviation plane were injured in Friday's Tokositna Glacier landing, with helicopters flying them to Talkeetna.
How Y-K Delta villages will enforce travel restrictions
The number of villages in the Y-K Delta that are enacting travel restrictions in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus has been growing by the day, but how are these villages enforcing those restrictions?
Murkowski Holds Suicide Prevention Hearing
At the Dena’ina Center in Anchorage Saturday afternoon, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski held a hearing of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on suicide prevention.
Shell Weighs Options For 2014 Arctic Drilling
Shell Oil is still weighing its options for drilling in the Arctic next year. The program would be scaled down compared to the company’s last trip north in 2012.
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Eagle that died in Sitka park tests positive for bird flu
The highly pathogenic bird flu is the worst the country has seen since 2015 and has a high mortality rate for raptors.
Senate Leader to Join Parnell Administration
Senate minority leader Gene Therriault is taking a top level job with the Parnell Administration. The former Senate President will be a...
Mat-Su Teacher Enters Running For Lieutenant Governor
A Matanuska-Susitna Borough teacher has filed as a candidate for Lieutenant Governor. Bob Williams, a former teacher of the year, says he’ll support education funding.
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Small Cook Inlet producers say they need state government help before drilling for new natural gas
One company says it needs more support after $7 million of its loans were forgiven. Another wants a royalty reduction to drill a well.
Young Wants Another Term in Congress
Congressman Don Young (R) announces he will run again.
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Elizabeth Bakalar wins praise from Bethel city council
The Bethel City Council was impressed by City Attorney candidate Elizabeth “Libby” Bakalar. Bakalar will be invited for an on-site interview, scheduled the same day that the three candidates for city manager make their visit.
Regardless of who’s governor, state gasline corporation says China LNG deal can still continue
The state’s liquefied natural gas pipeline export project with China can continue regardless of whether Governor Bill Walker is elected to a second term in November. Listen now
Free COVID tests by mail are back, starting Monday
The Biden administration says it is trying to prepare for the fall and winter COVID season.
Kenai Professor Wins University Award
A Kenai Peninsula College professor is the recipient of an annual award from the University of Alaska Foundation. Alan Boraas teaches anthropology at...
U.S. House Rejects Cutting Funding to Offensive in Libya
In a surprising turn of events Friday, the U.S. House rejected a measure to cut off funding for the U.S. offensive in Libya.
It’s hurry up and wait for state gasline corporation’s federal permitting schedule
Alaska’s gasline corporation has filed tens of thousands of pages of documents for their federal permit. Now it's waiting for the commission to make a decision on if, and when, the state can get to work on its massive liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project. Listen now
While Pitching Expansion, Health Department Officials Cite Fixes To Payment System
The state’s troubled Medicaid payment system has seen improvements in recent months, according to Walker administration officials. The update comes as Gov. Bill Walker has asked lawmakers to accept federal dollars to expand the state’s Medicaid program.
After 7 empty months, Wrangell’s pool is being refilled
Almost seven months after a leak was discovered in Wrangell’s community pool, more than 200,000 gallons of water filled the repaired basin Thursday.
Chuitna mine application changes may muddy a lengthy process
A proposed coal mine near the village of Tyonek could move a step closer depending on a draft environmental impact statement expected to be released this month by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Changes in a state application for the Chuitna mine could complicate an already lengthy process. Listen Now
LISTEN: Dr. Anne Zink and Gov. Mike Dunleavy discuss reopening the economy on Talk of Alaska
Reopening Alaska's economy is something some Alaskans desperately want while others urge caution as the coronavirus pandemic continues. THow will this work in practice and how do we know it isn’t too soon?