Ketchikan school board won’t release evaluation of superintendent accused of racism
Ketchikan’s school board has completed its first regular evaluation of the school district’s chief administrator, who is facing accusations of racism from Ketchikan’s tribal leaders and some parents.
Weather Continues to Halt Recovery of Remains from Plane Crash
Authorities are still awaiting a break in weather to recover the remains of a couple killed in a plane crash near Juneau Sunday.
Conference Examines Invasive Species
Tim Ellis, KUAC – Fairbanks
A recent conference in Fairbanks examined the problem of invasive species in Alaska. The event was intended to...
Greenpeace Founder Passes Away
Alexandra Gutierrez, KUCB – Unalaska
Today Amchitka is known mostly as a wildlife reserve. But in the 1970s, it was a cause. The U.S....
Kreiss-Tomkins backs funding for NOAA research, Sitka harbors
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, is based in Washington state. But Sitka Representative Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins wants to see NOAA’s Alaska-focused staff, programs and assets relocated closer to home. Listen now
New lawsuit filed against Jesuits over sexual abuse in Alaska
A new lawsuit has been filed against the Oregon Society of Jesus alleging sexual abuse by clergy it provided to Alaska catholic parishes. The...
Marine experts seek help finding entangled humpback
Federal marine mammal experts are hoping the public will help lead them to a humpback whale that became entangled in anchor line in southeast Alaska. Download Audio
Dunleavy halves vetoes to University of Alaska, spreads cuts over three years
The University of Alaska will see a $25 million cut in funding for this budget year, which began on July 1st. The next two years would see cuts of $25 million and $20 million for a total of $70 million.
Biologist Discusses Georg Steller’s Legacy
Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
The name Steller comes up a lot in Alaska. There are Steller Sea Lions, Steller’s Eiders and of...
Mushers rest up at Rainy Pass, a prequel to the technical trails ahead
As Iditarod mushers make their way over the Alaska Range, the last checkpoint for supplies and a rest is the Rainy Pass Lodge on Puntilla Lake. It’s a pause before heading toward the most technical sections of the trail.
Study Predicts Energy Savings If In-State Gas Line Built
A new study shows major energy savings if an in state gas pipeline is built. The Alaska Gasline Port Authority commissioned study looked at savings that would result from a pipeline from the North Slope to Valdez, with a spur from Glennallen to Anchorage.
Alaska News Nightly: January 21, 2015
Obama Issues Executive Order on Arctic Coordination; Gov. Walker To Deliver State of the State Tonight; Board of Fisheries Chairman Resigns; Bering Sea Pollock Fishery Casts Off; Tongass Advisory Council Meeting In Juneau; APU Set To Develop 65 Acres Of Endowment Lands; Rain Causes Flooding, Evacuations in Ketchikan; Park Service Considers Banning Some Pack Animals; New Play Explores Homelessness In Juneau
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Kodiak puts hold on fisheries analyst services
Kodiak may be without a fisheries analyst for a while. Listen now
Anchorage prosecutors failed victim in Schneider assault, lawsuit says
There have been more court filings this week against 34-year-old Anchorage resident Justin Schneider, who received a plea agreement earlier this fall for what many people thought amounted to a sexual assault. But this time the filings aren't criminal charges. Instead, Schneider is the defendant in a civil lawsuit brought by the woman he attacked.
Alaska AG Says State Has Right to Tax Cruise Ship Passengers
The state’s top lawyer says Alaska has every right to tax cruise ship passengers. The industry filed a lawsuit last week challenging $46...
Anchorage tourism numbers up, expected to continue
2014 was a record year for tourism in Southcentral Alaska according to Visit Anchorage. The organization predicts 2015 might be just as good.
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Alaskan investors warned to exercise caution
A Morgan Stanley financial advisor who does business in Alaska is recommending investors exercise caution as the U.S. financial system undergoes a watershed change. ...
Anchorage reproductive health officer fired
Sharon Smith says she was fired without any explanation, the latest in a string of departures from the health department.
Panel Discussion Addresses Effects Of British Columbia Mines
Over the weekend, the Western Mining Action Network held a panel discussion in Anchorage on the development of large scale mines in British Columbia that could impact the Taku, Stikine and Unuk rivers. All are prolific salmon producers for Alaska.
Chris Zimmer is the Alaska Rivers without Borders campaign director. He says there are a number of mines proposed for BC and two of the most concerning are the Tulsequah Chief mine and the much larger Kerr Suphurets Mitchell or KSM prospect which is half the size of the Pebble mine proposal and 50 times larger than Tulsequah.
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‘It’s Good to Be Here’ — Working at the Brother Francis Shelter
Working at the Brother Francis Shelter is stressful and chaotic, but for one young woman, it's definitely worth it.
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