Running 2012 Anchorage Mayor: Isley & Lupo
Watch the second hour of Running with Anchorage Mayoral candidates Bob Lupo and Phil Isley.
Mayoral candidates Dan Sullivan and Paul Honeman were interviewed in the first half of the show. Candidates Jacob Seth Kern and Bruce J. Lemke did not attend.
New geothermal hot springs to open soon near Whitehorse
The Takhini Hot Springs near the capital city of Canada’s Yukon Territory has been closed to the public for more than a year. A new facility with a new name is on track to open this coming February.
Hundreds of people are moving from Anchorage homeless camps into hotel rooms
City officials say demand is much higher than expected, and the new numbers mean there could be 400 people or more left out in the cold.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016
Moda exits Alaska's individual health insurance market; Railbelt communities consider a business model overhaul; Scientists say murre die-off comparable to Exxon Valdez spill; APD investigates 2 unusual deaths at Point Woronzof; Corrections nominee pledges to stop incarcerating the intoxicated; Police, public health officials unite to combat Spice; Homeless count sheds new light on Alaska needs; Special election announced to recall North Slope mayor; Cyrano's theater honored with Governor's award; Middle Way restauranteur branches into pizza
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Spill Commission Co-Chair Endorses Exploratory Arctic Wells
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
One of the leaders of the President’s Oil Spill Commission endorsed Shell’s plan on Wednesday to drill...
Video raises new questions about governor’s oversight of aide
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s pro-family policy adviser made controversial comments about abortion in his role as an aide to the governor.
Alaska Edition: May 23, 2014
Forest fires fill Southcentral Alaska with smoke. Providence Hospital is opposing MLP's proposed rate increase. The Anchorage School Board has passed a budget that would restore some teaching positions. More and more farmers markets are accepting food stamps. The Native village of Eklutna has received regulatory help from the Anchorage Assembly. Senate candidate Joe Miller raises global warming as a primary issue. Promoters of the legalization of marijuana hold a seminar on how to get into the business if legalized. People bike to work in Anchorage - but just how many. There's a lot of negative advertising on TV this political season. How do voters find out what is accurate?
KSKA: Friday, May 23 at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 24 at 6:00 p.m.
KAKM: Friday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 24 at 4:30 p.m.
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Anchorage Assembly declines to confirm real estate director connected to whistleblower complaint
The Anchorage Assembly has voted against confirming Mayor Dave Bronson’s pick for real estate director.
Hoonah sets new borders in bid to form borough. But, it overlaps with Juneau’s annexation plan.
Hoonah has been talking about forming its own borough for 30 years, and now — for the first time — the city has filed a petition with the Local Boundary Commission.
Hawaii hopes tourism bounces back with travel restrictions lifting again Nov. 1
Hawaii Public Radio’s Casey Harlow has been covering the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on the state and says many out-of-work or under-employed tourism industry workers are hopeful things turn around soon.
Unalaska mayor will face recall election in 2018
Unalaska will have a mayoral recall election early next year, thanks to a successful petition submitted to city government. Listen now
Walker unveils tribal advisory council
Governor Bill Walker on Thursday announced the formation of an 11-member tribal advisory council. The goal is to talk with tribes about issues of concern to both tribes and the state, and to find ways to join forces to address them, Walker said.
Wells Fargo Donates Land To Eklutna
Wells Fargo is donating sacred land to the village of Eklutna.
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Employees Worry About State-Imposed Office Space Standards
The State of Alaska is implementing new work areas in Juneau and Anchorage office buildings. Officials claim new universal space standards will save money and create a better work environment, but some state employees think otherwise.
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Two Talk of Alaska episodes posted
We just figured out we (somehow) missed posting the November 20 edition of Talk of Alaska. We were also a day late posting this...
Alaska's 'El Capitan' offers view into 420 million years of natural history
Hopping into a hole in the ground isn't everyone's idea of a good time. But for some, it's an out-of-this-world -- or under-this-world --...
Alaska Senate passes bill that ties hunting and fishing residency requirements to PFD eligibility
Wildlife troopers say the loose definition of residency under the current rules make it difficult to prosecute people who take advantage.
Denali National Park set to reopen Wednesday as downpour helps wildfire crews
Parts of the park near its entrance, including the Riley Creek Campground and Horseshoe Lake Trail, will remain closed as crews fight the Riley Fire.
Walker narrows Legislature’s focus to the budget
A breakdown in negotiations between House and Senate legislators Thursday resulted in lawmakers not passing a state operating budget in the first special session that ended Friday. So Gov. Bill Walker immediately called for a second special session, but is limiting the agenda to only the operating budget. Listen now
Family of man fatally shot by Anchorage police lobbies to view body camera footage
Monte Handy, father of 34-year-old Kristopher Handy, said the family wants to see what happened for themselves.