Industrial Solvent May Be Subject of Federal Study
An industrial solvent that contaminated ground water in an area of North Pole may be the subject of a federal study. Sulfolane, has been nominated by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation for study under the National Toxicology Program.
Troopers Investigate Sexual Abuse Allegation In Chuathbaluk
Alaska State Troopers in Aniak recently received a report that a 4-year-old girl in Chuathbaluk was possibly sexually abused.
Red Cross Shelter Open For Flooded K-Beach Homeowners
Roadwork continues along K-Beach Road south of Kenai to try and alleviate some of the flooding in residential areas there. The high groundwater is not only making it difficult to navigate several roads, it’s also left people without water in their homes.
Unvaccinated Bethel city employees demand more time to consider vaccine mandate
City of Bethel employees have a week to either get their first COVID-19 vaccine dose or get fired. Most city employees are already vaccinated; less than 15% are not. Part of the unvaccinated minority is demanding more time and more education to learn about the vaccine.
Howard Weaver on KSKA
On a Friday evening in late September the UAA Honors College welcomed Howard Weaver, former editor of the Anchorage Daily News, to campus to...
High-Profile Issues Left to the Last Legislative Minute
The Legislature has two days left to meet the 90-day session limit the voters have demanded. They have left a lot...
49 Voices: Benjamin Agimuk of Bethel
This week we're hearing from Benjamin Agimuk in Bethel. Agimuk is originally from Chevak and is part of several Native dance groups as a yuraq drummer. He performed at this year's Cama-i Dance Festival.
Alaska breaks cruise ship passenger record as tourism rebounds from the COVID pandemic
Juneau, the state’s leading cruise ship port, tallied 1.65 million passengers, a 23% bump from 2019.
Police will investigate fire that killed Anchorage girl
Police say they are investigating the cause of a duplex fire that left a girl dead in south Anchorage.
Mystery seed packets showing up in Alaskans’ mailboxes
The unsolicited seed packets have been showing up around the country, and officials are worried about people planting them.
Knik postal customers to get holiday mail
A new contract has been awarded for the Knik contract post office, ending months of mail disruption for local residents.
Legislative Aide Resigns After Ethics Violation
A legislative aide resigned today because of ethics violations involving an anti-Islam organization.
Grant Aviation Bids on Akutan Air Service
It will be at least another month before Akutan’s new airport gets scheduled service and probably longer. The latest round of bids on the federally-subsidized flight route turned up one proposal, but it’s unlikely that the government will accept it.
34th annual Anchorage Folk Festival celebrates return of live performances
The festival, which had scaled down during the COVID-19 pandemic, features Friday, Saturday and Sunday sets this weekend and the next.
Young defends 'Coconut Road' earmark on House floor
Alaska Congressman Don Young spoke on the U.S. House floor today to defend the controversial $10 million "Coconut Road" earmark that was inserted into...
DEA uncovers a flood of painkillers reaching rural Alaska by mail
An operation by the Drug Enforcement Administration has turned up a previously undocumented drug problem with a mild opioid that is spread across Alaska.
Search Begins For New National Guard Leader
A week after firing the Alaska National Guard’s adjutant general, Gov. Sean Parnell is accepting applications for the leadership post.
Parnell requested the resignation of Major Gen. Thomas Katkus after a federal investigation concluded the Guard mishandled cases of sexual assault and found cases of fraud and ethical misconduct.
Alaska medical board gets earful from public over unproven COVID treatments, misinformation
On Friday, the state medical board heard an hour of passionate testimony, but it was split on whether the board should take any action against medical workers who were pushing unproven information on COVID treatment.
2008 Rondy celebration flaunts new events and financial health
Not long ago, Anchorage's Fur Rendevous was on the verge of financial failure and deep in debt, but the 2008 Fur Rondy is looking...
Alaska National Guard seeking a few good Chaplains
The National Guard in Alaska is looking for people to serve as chaplains. Unique job qualifications have made it hard to fill open slots...