Avalanches are a leading cause of death for Southeast Alaska’s mountain goats
New research from the University of Alaska Southeast shows the scale of mountain goat mortality from avalanches for the first time.
Warmer waters believed to be main cause for dead pink salmon in Norton Sound
Norton Sound residents have reported salmon die-offs in unusually large numbers during the last week.
As Iditarod has changed, so has its relationship with its Native roots, mushers say
Fewer than ten mushers out of the 67 competing in this year’s Iditarod are Alaska Native. The only Inupiaq musher to win the Iditarod, John Baker of Kotzebue, is not racing this year, so it now falls to other competitors to bring home the championship. Listen now
Anchorage declares a civil emergency over looming cuts
The city is anticipating hundreds more homeless in the days and weeks ahead, taxing local emergency response resources and organizations.
Young challenged for House seat by former Alaska Public Media GM
Alaska U.S. Rep. Don Young says he's looking forward to a spirited and energetic campaign as he seeks a 23rd term in Congress. Download Audio
Search Begins For New National Guard Leader
A week after firing the Alaska National Guard’s adjutant general, Gov. Sean Parnell is accepting applications for the leadership post.
Parnell requested the resignation of Major Gen. Thomas Katkus after a federal investigation concluded the Guard mishandled cases of sexual assault and found cases of fraud and ethical misconduct.
Fishing Tender ‘Fate Hunter’ Runs Aground Near Valdez
There is another fishing tender aground in Alaska. This time it's in Port Valdez. The 65-foot "Fate Hunter" ran aground Sunday and four people were rescued by a fishing vessel.
AK: Hunting for Ferns
Researchers from the Smithsonian Institution visited Sitka recently. The group works at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington DC. The collection includes countless items from Alaska. Staff members at the museum are well acquainted with those items. But they don’t often get to see where the items began. To do that, they turned to Sitka resident and renowned Tlingit weaver Teri Rofkar.
Angst over youth outmigration emerges in Alaska campaign rhetoric and debates
University funding, career prospects and lifestyle amenities are factors cited as important to young Alaskans pondering their futures.
Trail Mix: No need for five-course meal in Ruby when there’s $5 bear soup for sale
Near the first Iditarod checkpoint on the Yukon River, the Ruby Bible Church was selling a soup and sandwich lunch special for $5. When I arrived, there were three options to pick from, and I went with the "Seven Bean and Black Bear" offering.
100th anniversary of first Alaska National Wildlife Refuge
Today is the 100th anniversary of the first National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. Some of the first areas to be added to the system...
New work season opens for Denali Park Road bridge
The $100 million Pretty Rocks Bridge will cross the site of a landslide that has closed the road at Mile 45 since 2021.
Begich Tries to Debunk Rationing Argument
Senator Mark Begich railed on the Senate floor today about what he called a myth: that Democratic-led health care legislation will lead to...
Man Faces Four Charges For Injecting Teen With Heroin
A man who injected an Anchorage teenager with heroin before Christmas now faces four charges and $90,000 bail. Meanwhile the 14-year-old girl remains in a city hospital.
Ketchikan youth detention facility to close Sept. 15
The Ketchikan Regional Youth Facility, a detention center for juvenile offenders, will close Sept. 15. Listen now
Romig Middle Schoolers present history project at the Smithsonian
Forty-one students from across Alaska headed to Maryland this week to compete in the National History Day contest. They're joining students from across the country and the world. As part of the contest, a team of eighth graders from Anchorage has also been invited to showcase their exhibit about the Berlin Wall at the Smithsonian today. Listen now
Juneau utility approved for loan to repair avalanche-damaged lines
The Board of Directors for the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority has approved a loan to Juneau's utility company for the repair of...
Small Schools to Team with Large Schools to Compete in Athletics
High school hockey players from the Russian Old Believer villages east of Homer will finally be able to lace up their skates for the...
The Alaska Fisheries Report with Jay Barrett
Coming up this week: As Alaska’s salmon season winds down, it’s apparent the statewide catch won’t equal projections – except, in Southeast where they’re breaking records.
KSKA: Friday 9/2 at 2:30 pm
3 found dead on boat anchored off Juneau’s Sandy Beach
Police said there were no immediate signs of foul play.