Inventory Turns Up Hundreds of New Lichen Species
Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is one of the world’s richest areas for lichen diversity. A new inventory...
Bering Sea storm could set low pressure record
The storm will likely spare the populated Aleutian Islands, but climate scientists say tracking the data is important for studying the effects of climate change.
49 Voices: Ivan Simonek of Wrangell
This week we're hearing from Ivan Simonek in Wrangell. Simonek emigrated from Czechoslovakia in the 60s. Listen now
Pilgrim Hot Spring’s new garden to provide veggies for Bering Strait residents
The hot springs staff recently received the “Gather Grant” from the First Nations Development Institute, and it allowed them to plant a produce garden to distribute fresh vegetables throughout the Bering Strait region.
2 Russian boaters detained on St. Lawrence Island
The boaters reportedly told Gambell residents they were fleeing the Russian military, which is drafting up to 300,000 men for its failing invasion of Ukraine.
North Pole woman dead after house fire traced to chicken coop
A North Pole woman was killed Tuesday in a house fire, which firefighters say started near a chicken coop.
Troopers Recover Body From Mountain Near Bird Creek
Associated Press
Alaska State Troopers are recovering a body off a mountain near Bird Creek between Anchorage and Girdwood.
A spokesman for the Alaska Mountain...
State announces four new COVID-19 deaths over weekend
10 deaths were announced by the state since Friday, though most aren't considered 'recent' and were found through data review.
Oil Tax Battle Wages On Through Regulatory Process
After a bill gets signed into law, coming up with the regulations to implement it is supposed to be the boring part. But when it comes to oil taxes, the way regulations are written could mean millions of dollars for either the state, or for oil companies. Now, both supporters and opponents of the recently passed tax overhaul aren't totally pleased with how the regulatory process is going.
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The rain never bothered us anyway: Ketchikan becomes Arendelle for Alaska debut of ‘Frozen’
Mayor Dave Kiffer has temporarily renamed the city in honor of the play, at the only high school in Alaska authorized to perform it.
Wood River towers: where sockeye salmon are counted
Commercial salmon fishing in Alaska is closely regulated, with the Department of Fish and Game opening and closing fisheries based on calculations of the fish population. But where do they get the information to make those calls? Listen now
49 Voices: Omega Smith of Anchorage
This week we’re hearing from Omega Smith, who manages the UAA planetarium in Anchorage. Listen now
Alaska Communities Join Forces To Prevent Domestic Violence And Sexual Assault
Community members from Alaska towns as large as Anchorage and as small as Allakaket are in Juneau for the second annual Prevention Summit sponsored by the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.
Legislation Introduced To Repeal State Funds For U-Med/Northern Access Road
Two Anchorage Democrats introduced legislation Friday to repeal $20 million in state funds allocated to the planned U-Med/Northern Access Road. The road would slice through the center of the congested University district in Anchorage.
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Election Officials Dispute ‘Latino Voter Disenfranchisement in 2012’ Report
State elections officials are denying findings in a national report. Entitled “Latino Voter Disenfranchisement in 2012″ the write up comes from a Washington, DC advocacy group, and it charges that Alaska is one of 23 states that make voting difficult for Hispanic citizens.
LISTEN: The number of couples divorcing late in life has more than doubled since the 90s. Why?
Since 1990 there has been a 250% increase in divorce rates for people older than 50. What are the reasons behind this rising trend? What are the mental health implications on both divorcees and their adult children?
New Marine Vessel Christened
A large group of dignitaries, local residents and guests from around the state celebrated the christening of the Motor Vessel Susitna at Alaska Ship...
Tlingit elder, minister, teacher Rev. Dr. Walter Soboleff turns 100
At 100, the Reverend Doctor Walter Soboleff is still active and revered as a Tlingit cultural leader and Presbyterian minister. He is known statewide...
Anchorage finalizes purchase of Golden Lion for substance treatment center
Anchorage officials finalized the purchase of the Best Western Golden Lion Hotel in Midtown on Tuesday. The hotel will be converted into a drug and alcohol treatment center.
Yakutat High Schooler Named Gates Millennium Scholar
Robert Woolsey, KCAW – Sitka
A Yakutat high school senior will have her way paid to the college of her choice – for...