Coronavirus FAQ: What’s the risk of catching omicron outdoors?
Studies conducted prior to omicron showed that being outside greatly reduced the risk of COVID infection. Does omicron play by the same rules? Here's what experts say.
Kodiak’s Alutiiq Museum Earns National Recognition
The Alutiiq Museum in the city of Kodiak preserves and exhibits many Alaska Native artifacts from the Kodiak Archipelago region and other areas, and now the State of Alaska’s Division of Libraries, Archives & Museums has designated it as the state’s first natural and cultural history repository.
Tongass forest dwellers, defenders and developers talk openly about the future
Can a conservation group and a foundation help chart a new economic agenda for Southeast Alaska? That's what some members would like to see...
Palin Picks Daniel Sullivan as Attorney General
Governor Sarah Palin has named a new State Attorney General: Daniel Sullivan. Palin was at a Soldotna Chamber of Commerce Luncheon for the announcement...
Funny River Road to be repaved this summer
The purpose of the project is to improve the 17-mile road, which Steven Rzepka from the Alaska Department of Transportation said is reaching the end of its drivable life.
Wrangell moves forward on new water treatment plant
The new plant should be up in running in three years.
Alaska SeaLife Center welcomes new seal pup in captivity — a first in Alaska
The Alaska SeaLife Center has witnessed their first birth of a marine mammal at the facility. "Chloe" the harbor seal gave birth to a...
Four gubernatorial candidates to debate at Bristol Bay Fish Expo
Four candidates running for state governor in November’s election will participate in the June 9 debate at the Bristol Bay Fish Expo in Naknek. Listen now
Alaskans to vote on clean elections and clean water
There will be at least two initiatives on the ballot when Alaska voters head to the polls this fall. The sponsors of both the...
Sitka museum weeds out collection
The Sitka Historical Society and Museum has been acquiring objects, documents and photos for more than 50 years. And, like any collector, there comes a time to clean house.
Denali National Park wolves suffer losses
Independent wildlife scientist Gordon Haber is again calling for more protection of Denali National Park wolves that wander onto state land. A buffer zone...
Native Leaders Share Formative Years
Growing up in Alaska's villages used to mean an automatic trip to boarding school after 8th grade. Aleut Larry Merculief, who was raised...
Alaska environmental department plans to repeal regulation of some fuel-storage tanks
Thousands of aboveground tanks that store petroleum products would no longer be regulated by the state, under an Alaska DEC proposal.
Special Olympics Summer Games foster independence and inclusiveness
Around 250 athletes from across the state will compete this weekend at the Special Olympics Summer Games in Anchorage. The games are about competition, but they’re also about bringing together athletes from across the state and fostering independence and inclusivity. Listen now
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017
Can Congress squeeze $1b from ANWR?; Papua New Guinea company to take over big North Slope oil play; Five prisoners overdose at Hiland Correctional Center, all expected to live; Alaska open enrollment period for individual health insurance opens; Man arrested for fatal Fairbanks stabbing; As recall effort gets underway, Unalaska’s mayor denies illegal dock negotiations; Two years on, Port Heiden’s reindeer herd stable, not yet large enough to harvest; Far ahead of holidays, boxes packed for deployed Alaska troops; Dog café opens in Ketchikan Listen now
Shaktoolik Returning to Normal
North of Unalakleet, the village of Shaktoolik appears to have weathered the storm well. Shaktoolik Mayor Eugene Asicksik heads the emergency command center there. He says in the village things are returning to normal.
Alaska’s constitutional convention question, explained
Questions about the PFD, Alaska’s fiscal woes, and abortion access have some saying now is the time to vote yes, while others say the document continues to serve the state well.
The Reagan Presidency: Part 2
Few decades in American history rival the tumultuous 1980s. As Ronald Reagan entered office, unemployment was high. Interest rates were skyrocketing and the nation was plunging into recession. The Cold War was escalating as both Soviet and American leaders fired heated rhetoric from behind their podiums of power.
TV: Thursday, 1/17 at 9:00pm
Pilot In Fatal Plane Crash Identified
Alaska State Troopers have identified the pilot who died in yesterday’s plane crash near Juneau. He’s 56-year-old Kevin Murray from Washington state. Family has been notified, and Trooper Tim Birt says crews will attempt to recover the body and plane this afternoon, if the weather improves.
Four key details in 2019 Arctic Report Card show extent, impacts of warming climate
As the Arctic warms, one effect magnifies the next, and a way of life is threatened.