What happens if Alaska's U.S. Senate seat is vacated?
With calls coming from within his own party for him to resign, Senator Ted Stevens continues to refuse to step down. If he is...
The McKinley Fire burned 50+ homes. These Alaskans plan to rebuild
As winter approaches, Alaskans who lost homes in the McKinley Fire race to rebuild. It isn't easy.
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy signs bill granting free fur-trapping licenses to disabled veterans
The proposal had universal support from veterans organizations and hunting/fishing groups within the state.
Jury Finalized for Waterman Trial
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
Jury selection was finalized this morning in case of the state of Alaska versus Rachelle Waterman. The young...
The Trump administration wanted an Arctic Refuge lease sale this year. Now it’s out of time.
Two procedural steps are still required before the sale can happen, and each comes with a 30-day waiting period, said Brook Brisson, an attorney for Trustees for Alaska, the Anchorage-based environmental law firm that works with organizations fighting to stop drilling.
AK: Ghosts
Haunted buildings and ghost stories are popular around Halloween, but a newer tradition that combines the two has made its way to Anchorage. For the past two years one man has undertaken the chilly task of leading ghost tours of Anchorage.
Police Train for Shooting Scenario in Fairbanks
Police training taking place at the University of Alaska Fairbanks this week includes simulated violence. U.A.F. Police Chief Sean McGee says the on campus...
National Geographic Live – Paul Nicklen
National Geographic photographer Paul Nicklen has traveled to some of the most remote regions of the globe to document the effects of climate change. He has plunged into icy water and floated on sea ice to photograph sea mammals that rarely encounter humans.
Nicklen worked as a biologist in Alaska before becoming a professional photographer. He says his love of the Arctic developed as a kid, growing up in a tiny arctic village on Baffin Island in Canada.
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Parties reach settlement in Alaska Native voting rights case
A settlement has been reached between the state and Alaska Native plaintiffs who sued in federal court over the translation of voting materials for voters with limited English proficiency.
Running 2011: Assembly Seat K, South Anchorage
Incumbent, Chris Birch and Mike Kenny discuss fair taxes, particularly property tax, funding their campaigns, improving Anchorage's appearance, ending collective bargaining, transportation priorities in...
Proposed Budget Cuts Could Hit Rural Broadband For Schools
Middle school and high school students all over the state are participating in the Alaska Measures Progress tests this week. This is the first year the test are being completed completely online. The cuts by the state legislature to broadband services could limit rural schools ability to administer these mandated state tests.
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Late Performer Leaves Seven Decades of Archive Treasures
When someone dies, it can take months to sort out legal and personal matters, but what if that life encompassed more than 70 years of international stage performances? Russ Reno is a long time family friend of the late performer Percy ‘Mike’ Madill.
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Flood Advisory In Effect For Salcha Area
There is a flood advisory in effect on the Tanana River until 11 p.m. this evening for the Salcha area, southeast of Fairbanks. National Weather Service Hydrologist Ed Plumb says an advisory isn’t uncommon this time of year.
Hoonah Man's Sentencing Delayed Until April
John Marvin Junior's sentencing has been moved to early April. The Hoonah man, convicted last November of killing two police officers, was to be sentenced Feb. 1. A presentence report was due late last month, but it hasn't even been drafted yet.
Iron Dog leaders distance themselves from the field
The leaders of the Iron Dog snowmachine race arrived at Nome this afternoon. Two teams have distanced themselves from the rest of the Iron...
Proposition 5: Land Exchange
KSKA concludes its final review of the five, municipality-wide propositions with Proposition five.
Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage
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Anchorage Community Assessment Project
United Way of Anchorage and our partners have been keeping a finger on the pulse of Anchorage since 2006 by collecting data on key measures of our quality of life. We continue to learn new things and deepen our understanding of our community. We use what we learn to drive what we do, and measure our successes and, sometimes, failures.
This years report focuses on United Way's focus on education.
Read more, and see the full report.
UAF Considers Adding Roller Ski Loop
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is considering another addition to its growing array of outdoor recreational facilities: a roller ski loop.
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Port of Nome hires McDowell Group for port expansion research
Updating and streamlining the strategic plan for Nome’s port expansion was the theme of the hour-long work session that preceded last week’s Port Commission meeting.
Walker, Begich asked to compromise to prevent Dunleavy governorship
The question came at a Get Out the Native Vote forum in Juneau. Republican candidate Mike Dunleavy wasn’t there. Listen now