Cheaper courses at Northwest Campus after $14k NSEDC grant
It’s not too late to register for classes at Northwest Campus, and this semester, many one-credit courses will come a little cheaper, thanks to a $14,000 grant from the Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation.
Ft. Richardson Soldier Killed in Afghanistan
Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
A Fort Richardson soldier died in Afghanistan on Wednesday. 23-year-old Private First Class- Amy Renee Sinkler was a...
Judge lifts hold on Recall Dunleavy campaign, saying order he issued 24 hours earlier was “inadvertent”
Anchorage Superior Court Judge Eric Aarseth, in his second reversal in as many days, has revoked an order pausing the campaign to recall Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy, saying he'd issued it accidentally.
Promoting Oyster Farming in Southeast
Five Native groups, a science center and a seafood
cooperative are joining together to promote oyster farming in Southeast
Alaska. Representatives of the seven organizations and...
Alaska Begins Training for Broadband Internet Expansion
The state of Alaska is preparing for the expansion of broadband internet to much of rural Alaska by starting a new training program to get technicians ready to maintain personal computers and networks in the remote villages of Alaska.
Dozens turnout to testify against Homer pot prohibition ordinance
It was standing room only at the start of Monday evening’s Homer City Council meeting where dozens of people showed up to testify about an ordinance that would ban all commercial cannabis activity in Homer. Most who testified were against the ordinance introduced by Homer City Council Members Heath Smith and Gus Van Dyke.
4,000 families receive GIFT from Anchorage churches and charities
On Monday Anchorage agencies, churches and other organizations combined forces to distribute children's gifts and holiday meals to individuals and families in need. "GIFT"...
State files felony charges against Baker Hughes after Kenai Peninsula workers were sickened
The charges against the company and its subsidiaries stem from an alleged 2014 incident involving workers from UIC Construction
Lower Kuskokwim Residents Get First Moose Hunt in Five Years
There will be a limited moose hunt on the Lower Kuskokwim River this fall - the first moose hunt that the area has seen...
Persily Approved for Pipeline Coordinator
Larry Persily has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new federal coordinator of Alaska gas pipeline projects. The senate moved Persily’s name...
Budgetary activism in solving Alaska’s fiscal woes
Alaskans are getting involved in the state budget process in big and small ways. On the next Talk of Alaska our guests are representatives of three groups who are offering ideas for how they want state leaders to handle the fiscal crisis.
APRN: Tuesday, 3/29 at 10:00am
Homelessness and addressing political divide are among top issues for the 6 candidates vying for new North Anchorage Assembly seat
Ballots went out this week for an election to fill a new 12th seat on the Anchorage Assembly, which would represent Anchorage's downtown as well as some neighboring communities.
Wrong fuel caused May crash of Department of Forestry plane, says NTSB report
There were no fatalities in the accident, but the Division of Forestry says only one of the three firefighters who was injured has returned to work.
High School Athletes Begin a New Year
Another school year in Alaska means a new season of competition for high school Athletes around the state. Many started coming in to practice several weeks before the start of school. KFSK's Matt Lichtenstein recently visited with several of Petersburg’s teams and produced this audio postcard:
Mayor officially seeks public vote on anti-discrimination
Once again on Tuesday night, the public hearing on the sexual orientation, anti-discrimination ordinance dominated another Anchorage Assembly meeting. Yesterday Acting Mayor Matt...
After 2 months, Koyuk still grappling with a lack of water
Koyuk's city clerk says there is a plan to fix the system once temperatures warm up.
President Obama Talks Deficit, Jobs On NPR
Host Michel Martin interviews President Barack Obama about the Gang of Six's bipartisan debt-reduction plan, job stimulation, and which public programs he believes should be protected from spending cuts. Obama also comments on whether he thinks he has a special responsibility to look out for African-Americans' interests.
Problem ‘Ender Cards’ create election headache for Sitka House race
The outcome of Sitka’s House District is in question following a technical failure with a key element of the voting machines. The error was widespread across Southeast. Listen now
Breakup brings serious flooding to Yukon and Kuskokwim River communities
Breakup of the Yukon River over the weekend has led to serious flooding in Eagle, Circle and Fort Yukon.
Sullivan discusses broad spectrum of topics with statewide listeners on Talk of Alaska
Republican Senator Dan Sullivan spoke on Talk of Alaska Tuesday morning about a broad range of topics, from national news stories in the headlines to regional issues facing the state. Listen now