Attempts to Restart Nixon Fork Mine Underway
Another attempt is being made to re-start the Nixon Fork mine. The McGrath area hard rock gold mine shut down since 2007, due...
Sitka Schools: Stability, Calm Important After Conn. Shooting
Friday’s shooting at an elementary school in Connecticut has raised questions for teachers and parents across the country: How do you help children understand what happened, and how do you make them feel safe at their own school?
As Munson Creek wildfire grows, Chena Hot Springs stays open
The Munson Creek Fire near Chena Hot Springs East of Fairbanks is burning nearly 20,000 acres and is just a half-mile from Chena Hot Springs Resort. Yesterday, residents along the last few miles of the road were ordered to evacuate. But the resort itself still taking in new visitors.
Yupik Language Books Promote Preschooler Learning Skills
Best Beginnings Alaska has just released three new early childhood development guides in Yupik.
The goal is to provide Yupik speaking parents of very...
Report Investigates Coal Dust Hazards In Seward
Alaska Community Action on Toxics has issued a new report on the hazards of coal dust in Seward. The organization is recommending further monitoring, but city officials deny that local air quality is poor.
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Sailing is Thriving in Juneau
Sailing is thriving in the capital city through a club called Southeast Alaska Sailing, also known as SEAS. The mission of the group is to promote an appreciation of sailing. That’s done through organized races in the spring and summer as well as a weekly event called Get Out The Boat. KTOO's Lisa Phu was on board the sailboat Surprise for the 3-day Labor Day Regatta to Taku Harbor.
Polaris casualty identified; cause of fire under investigation
In the aftermath of the Polaris Hotel fire, which raged for more than half of the day Tuesday, a body has been found and her identity has been determined. Listen now
Alaska, do you have questions about climate change? We want to hear them.
We asked attendees at the Alaska Federation of Natives convention how often they think about climate change. Here’s what they said.
State Offers Large Tok-Area Timber Sale
The state is offering a large timber sale in the Tok area. The 25-year, Division of Forestry contract is for harvest of even hundred to nine hundred acres a year of primarily smaller-diameter Black and White Spruce.
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Alaskans say no to constitutional convention
Voters oppose the convention by more than 2-1.
Forced to flee: Juneau residents recall arrival as refugees
Alaska receives about 120 refugees from all over the world each year. About 10,000 Syrian refugees will come to the United States. While none are expected to end up in Alaska, the state still has a significant refugee population based mostly in Anchorage. However, some have made Juneau their home.
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State Stomps Spud Sprouts
China is importing Alaska-grown seed potatoes, and some state agricultural officials have hoped for a seed potato industry to sprout in the Delta area and the Matanuska Valley. But a state audit indicates that is not to be. Alaska is not producing enough spuds to meet demand, while other factors have put a damper on a seedling industry.
Juneau Lingít artist’s beadwork featured on Native comedy series ‘Reservation Dogs’
Lingít artist and Juneau local Kaasteen Jill Meserve recently had her beadwork featured in the Native comedy series “Reservation Dogs.” Even though there are only a handful of episodes out right now, the show is the talk of the Native community.
Yukon Quest Alaska changes its mind on withdrawing Fairbanks rookie from race
Lauro Eklund said he hopes what happened to him results in change.
Conduct of Denali Commission staffer draws scrutiny
The Denali Commission is awaiting results of an investigation into the conduct of one of its staff members.
Yukon Quest rookie mushes in at 7th place
The top rookie in this year’s Yukon Quest crossed the finish line in Fairbanks yesterday. Katherine Keith of Kotzebue arrived just before noon Wednesday (Feb. 15), with ten dogs to claim Rookie of the Year honors. Keith has run the Iditarod three times, but this was her first Yukon Quest. Listen now
New study outlines Polaris building contamination ‘in every floor, every room’
A federal study details contamination inside a deteriorating downtown Fairbanks landmark.
Advocacy Group Puts Setnet Restriction Measure on the Ballot
The Alaska Fisheries Conservation Alliance has handed over enough signatures to the state division of elections to get a voter initiative on the 2016 general election ballot.
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EPA report on Seward dry-dock facility released
A long awaited EPA report on contamination levels at a shipyard facility in Seward has been released--to mixed reaction. The Seward Ship's Dry Dock...
Man sought in Oscarville shooting arrested near stuck snowmachine
Michael Fritz John Alex Stevens, 42, was arrested Thursday after Alaska State Troopers say he shot and wounded a woman at his home Wednesday.