In China, Alaska gets new gasline partners — but no guarantees
The deal links Alaska’s gas pipeline project to three Chinese entities with deep pockets. Listen now
Ferry system pushes to get schedule out early
Alaska’s Marine Highway System is trying to get its fall-winter-spring schedule out early. The draft operating plan shows four of Alaska’s 11 ferries will...
Denali Opens For Climbers
Hundreds of climbers are expected to attempt North America's tallest peak this season, and National Park Service rangers are ready to live on the mountain for the next three months to help with rescues.
Alaska fisheries escape effects of climate change for now
With coastlines eroding, temperatures rising, and sea ice retreating, Alaska is feeling the effects of a warming planet. But a new federal report suggests fisheries in the state haven’t experienced many observable impacts of climate change so far.
The U.S. military releases footage of Black Sea drone crash with Russian jet
Declassified footage shows two Russian fighter jets flying near a U.S. drone over the Black Sea and, the Pentagon says, colliding with it.
‘Sense of relief’ as cuts to UA system are less than expected
The University of Alaska learned it would face cuts, even though UA president Jim Johnsen said the cuts were less than expected. Listen now
MDA: Fort Greely Missile System Ready for Iran ICBMs, Too
The country's ground-based missile defense system, with its 26 missiles at Fort Greely, is capable of defending the U.S. not only from North Korea, but from Iran, too, says Missile Defense Agency Director James Syring.
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Former Akiachak teacher reports sexual assault, harassment in lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed against the Yupiit School District, four Akiachak school supervisors and an Alaska State Trooper official for allegedly showing “deliberate indifference” when a former school teacher was sexually assaulted and continuously harassed during her nearly three years teaching there.
Debate for the State: Gubernatorial candidates
Here is a clip from one of the "lightning rounds" in Debate for the State with Democrat, Ethan Berkowitz and Republican incumbent, Governor Sean...
Gov. Dunleavy eliminates funding for low income Senior Benefits Program
Alaska’s low-income seniors stand to lose cash assistance from the state. That’s following Governor Mike Dunleavy’s line item veto eliminating about $20.8 million for the Senior Benefits payment Program.
Native Corporation 8A Contracting Declines
Alaska Native corporations say they’re feeling the impacts of Congressional scrutiny and new rules for federal contracts. Previously the corporations, Native American tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations could enter noncompetitive federal contracts of any amount, and the corporations were getting contracts in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
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Pogo mine worker tests positive for COVID-19 after 12-day shift
A worker at the Pogo gold mine has tested positive to COVID-19. And he may have come in contact with up to 14 others at the mine that’s located 38 miles northeast of Delta Junction.
Shorter session puts legislators under pressure
The fast pace of this years session has prompted concern among legislators. Some lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are questioning whether too...
Village Leaders Gathering to Discuss Environment
Leaders from villages in the Bethel region are meeting in Aniak this week to talk about the biggest environmental issues in their villages.
Lori Townsend,...
Alaska Senators No Fans of Iran Deal
The Obama administration faced a tough crowd this morning as it defended its nuclear agreement with Iran in Congress. Both of Alaska’s senators are among the chorus of lawmakers who say the deal is bad for the U.S.
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Through digital storytelling, Bristol Bay students uncover the NN Cannery’s history
The NN Cannery in Naknek was in operation almost continuously from 1895 until 2015. In early October, 19 students at Bristol Bay High School took part in a digital workshop to document stories of the people who worked there.
From next week to March 9, Anchorage school days will be 30 minutes longer
The Anchorage School Board approved the plan to make up for class time lost due to an unprecedented string of snow days in December.
That Atlantic salmon farm was on its last legs — and Washington state knew it
More information is coming to light about the failure of a fish farm operation in Puget Sound that led to the escape of thousands of Atlantic salmon. Listen now
Donald Trump Jr. tweets his opposition to Pebble Mine
Opponents of the Pebble Mine found a gift on Twitter Tuesday: Donald Trump Jr. declared he’s against the mine.
Family Hopes to Save Homestead of 30-Years
A misjudgement of just a few dozen yards in the placement of a small house on a remote part of Kodiak Island over 30 years ago will likely result in a family’s hopes, dreams and history literally going up in smoke. The family doesn’t live on their homestead on Dry Spruce Bay full time anymore, but they’re heartbroken at the prospect of losing it.
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