USCG Celebrates 223rd Birthday
The U.S. Coast Guard is 223 years old. The maritime service was created on Aug. 4, 1790 as the Revenue Cutter Service under the U.S. Department of Treasury.
Kohring lawyer claims FBI misconduct will lead to case dismissal
A lawyer for Vic Kohring says he intends to ask a federal judge to dismiss the case against him, and cites new evidence of...
Fairbanks Council OKs Stipend, anticipates further legal, financial fallout over contaminated water
The Fairbanks City Council approved an ordinance Monday that’s intended to help provide drinking water for property owners in an area on the city’s south side who’ve lost the use of their wells due to groundwater contamination. Listen now
Anchorage’s acting mayor to run for full term
The candidate list for spring's race for Anchorage mayor just increased to ten. This afternoon Acting Mayor Matt Claman announced he wants to make...
AK: Tundra Love
Right now the tundra and forests of Bristol Bay are exploding with flora. While many foragers have already supped on fiddlehead ferns and are looking forward to wild berry picking, some may overlook the traditional medicinal uses of many Alaskan plants. Two Dillingham women set out to capture the benefits of these native plants in a line of homemade bath products – they call it “Tundra Love.”
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Study Shows Importance of Aviation to Alaska Public Media
It’s long been common knowledge that aviation is crucial to Alaska. But for the first time, aviation’s importance in the state has been quantified,...
Alaska Trains for Spill Response
Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
The 2010 Prince William Sound oil spill prevention drill wrapped up Thursday near Valdez. The state Department of Environmental Conservation...
Walker cuts $58M from schools
Gov. Walker’s vetoes fall heavily on K-12 education. He cut the reimbursement for school bonds, shifting the burden to local governments, and reduced formula funds. Download Audio
Gambell, Savoonga Face Food Shortage
Gambell and Savoonga had their lowest walrus harvest on record. That’s created a food shortage and economic crisis in the Yup’ik villages as residents are unable to pay their bills and are worried about the coming winter. The region’s legislators are urging Governor Parnell to declare an economic disaster declaration for the Island to free up state money for relief.
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Lost Denali hikers decompress after rescue
The National Park Service describes backpackers Abby Flantz and Erica Nelson as “grinning ear to ear” after being re-united with family members yesterday. The...
Alaska News Nightly: August 20, 2014
Begich Says 'Bring It On'; Oil Tax Referendum Opponents Declare Victory; Oil Vote Goes Down In State Record Books as the Most Expensive Issue Race; Report: Alaskans Aren't All That Healthy; A Susitna Valley Farm Sells Its Produce Close to Home; Yup'ik Voters Give Ballot Translation Mixed Reviews; Indian Village Totem Poles Come Down in Juneau; Peninsula Women Swim Across Kachemak Bay
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Kake on lockdown following COVID-19 positive resident
The predominantly Alaska Native community of about 500 has instituted some of the strictest COVID-19 precautions in the region.
Begich Addresses State Legislature
Alaska’s new U.S. Senator Mark Begich made his first address to the state legislature this morning, discussing his Congressional agenda, but mostly he...
Harnessing the Fizz of A Ferment: Homer Gets A Lesson From A Pro
A fermentation specialist stopped in Homer this week. He’s making his way up Alaska, teaching about the crossover among food preservation, microbiology, and community. He taught an intensive fermentation workshop on a local farm.
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North Slope voters recall Borough Mayor Charlotte Brower
North Slope Borough voters have voted in favor of recalling Borough Mayor Charlotte Brower.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, September 11, 2020
Alaska tribes go to court to exclude Alaska Native Corporations from CARES Act relief funds. And, a rare animal surprises Bristol Bay residents. Plus, an Anchorage woman commemorates 9/11.
Charting new courses: Student mariners prepare to navigate a warmer Arctic
As temperatures rise, Arctic ice is retreating, making trips through the Northwest passage – from Alaska to Maine – a new summer reality. But until now, mariners navigating arctic ice have had limited formal training. A professor at Maine Maritime Academy is working to change that. He’s developed one of the first courses for seafarers in polar regions. Listen Now
Alaska Native dancers head to Washington for Inauguration
A Southeast Alaska dance group will be part of January's inauguration festivities in Washington, D.C. The Juneau-based Herring Rock Dancers will perform at several...
Bird Enthusiasts Hoping To Make Haines A Center For Research
Bird enthusiasts in Southeast Alaska want to make Haines a center for bird research, by establishing a station that will band birds and scientifically monitor bird migration patterns.