News

All news stories, regardless of topic (local, statewide + national news stories, as well as Talk of Alaska, Alaska News Nightly, Alaska Insight, Alaska Economic Report). Some news stories may also have other categories marked, which will also put them on a subpage. Not all news stories will fall into a subpage.

Schaeffer Cox Given More Time To File Appellate Brief

Convicted militia leader Schaeffer Cox has been given more time to file an appeal brief with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Police: 5 officers killed during Dallas protests

Gunfire broke out around 8:45 p.m. during a Dallas protest over two recent fatal police shootings.

Redistricting Plan Foes Face Off In Supreme Court

Attorneys for the state Redistricting Board and for those opposed to the Board’s latest plan faced off in oral arguments Thursday before the Alaska Supreme Court.

Iditarod mushers say the trail to Nikolai was so smooth that it even put some of them to sleep

The roughly 80-mile stretch from Rohn to Nikolai usually has has some of the worst trail conditions anywhere along the 1,000-mile route. But not this year.

Alaska News Nightly: Monday, July 10, 2017

Murkowski speaks with constituents about health care during Senate recess; From Anchorage, Walker tells lawmakers to get back to Juneau; Frauds, scams, and schemes cost Alaskans millions last year; Big ships asked to slow down to reduce noise for iconic whales; Whale entanglement expert shares best practices with Petersburg volunteers; Could LKSD support of Alaska Native teacher training put an end to teacher turnover?; Bethel scientist returns home to study climate change Listen now
A woman holds up a positive pregnancy test.

Line One: Infertility treatments new to Alaska

Approximately 1 in 5 heterosexual couples struggle to achieve pregnancy after 1 year of trying to conceive in the U.S. Only 12% of women use fertility services to receive help conceiving a child. In Alaska we have not had access to specialized assisted reproductive procedures that are now available. What are the causes of infertility? When should you see an infertility specialist? What help is available to achieve pregnancy? Dr. Jillian Woodruff and her guest share these answers with you to help achieve a healthy pregnancy.

Fierce competition at the front of Iditarod pack

The competition is fierce in this year's Iditarod. Jeff King and Lance Mackey left Shaktoolik within minutes of each other last night, headed across...

In a state where distancing comes easy, Alaskans flee virus to remote camps and cabins

Instead of riding out the coronavirus in towns or cities, some Alaskans are opting out: Relocating to cabins, second homes, or remote locales.

Stranded Hiker Rescued Near Skagway

An injured hiker stranded on the rocks near Skagway was heard by the lookout on the state ferry Malaspina and rescued by the crew last Thursday night.

Observers Watching Absentee Ballot Count Closely

Mike Mason, KDLG – Dillingham Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC In another spat between the two campaigns, Joe Miller says the...

Baby Found In Sitka Sink Returns As Adult

On a winter night in 1994, a newborn baby was found lying in a sink at Sitka’s Thomsen Harbor. Eighteen years later, that girl is now a young woman named Karissa Amrhein. She graduated from high school this spring and last week, she returned to Sitka.

Alaska News Nightly: November 5, 2014

Gubernatorial Race Still Too Close To Call; Sullivan Maintains Lead Over Begich In Race For U.S. Senate; Certain Races Awaiting Absentee Ballots; State Sen. Kevin Meyer Named New Majority President; Alaskan Voters Opt To Legalize Marijuana; Faced With Min. Wage Hike, Seafood Plants See Room to Cut; Anchorage Voters Overturn AO-37, Support Most Incumbents; House 36 Race Remains Too Close To Call; NTSB: Pilot Decisions Caused Alaska Copter Crash; Massive Typhoon Bears Down on Aleutian Islands; Hunter Injured In Bear Mauling On Sally Island; Fairbanks Ski Area Still Seeking Buyer Download Audio
An aerial view of the Olympic village

China’s Olympics aim to keep COVID at bay with armpit sensors, robots and more

Athletes and other attendees will be in a closed "loop" with strict rules about everything from daily testing for athletes to how spectators should respond — no cheering out loud, please!

Amid national crunch, Alaska’s coronavirus test supply is adequate, officials say

There's a national testing crunch right now for the coronavirus as the number of cases rise, with Vice President Mike Pence acknowledging that there aren't enough to meet demand

Miller Chides Murkowski for Using “Outside Help”

Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC Joe Miller is chiding Senator Lisa Murkowski’s campaign team for what he calls “outside help,” but he has...

The Steers Make Their Run for Yukon Victory

Video provided by Rachel Steer. Each musher has a team of handlers behind them, making sure the 1000 mile race goes as smoothly as possible....

Volcano Observatory repairs seismic monitors in Southwest Alaska

This summer, Alaska Volcano Observatory scientists embarked on an ambitious project to repair seismic monitoring equipment at active volcanoes around Southwest Alaska. Now 176 of the Observatory’s 216 seismic stations are in working order. Download Audio

Klawock Couple Plans Halftime Wedding

A couple in Klawock has been engaged since 2001, but they couldn’t quite come to agreement about what kind of wedding ceremony to have. They finally settled on a unique venue: Center court at halftime during Friday’s home basketball game. Download Audio

The Year Gone by and Prospects for the Year to Come

From the Pebble mine order to the election to the sale of our largest newspaper to a website, 2014’s news had a lot of unexpected developments. What do you think was the big news of the year gone by? Was it the National Guard scandal? The death of the HAARP (harp) Project? The beginning of same-sex marriage? Or something else? APRN: Tuesday, 12/30 at 10:00am Download Audio