Bills don’t move, but Alaskans in Congress file away
With the bitter Congressional standoff over for now, lawmakers could turn to a practice rarely seen in Washington these days. They might pass a few bills. Each member of Alaska’s congressional delegation has sponsored dozens of bills this year. But, other than the budget, don’t bet on anything controversial becoming law.
LGBTQ mayoral proclamation causes controversy in Homer
The Homer City Council’s meeting was canceled Monday after a mayoral proclamation celebrating the LGBTQ community in Homer caused some controversy. Listen now
Canadians Searching for Copper West of Ketchikan
A Canadian mining company is searching for a large copper deposit in a mountain west of Ketchikan. Exploration has begun on the Mount...
UA President says cuts, possible consolidation won’t affect accreditation
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen said a group of 13 teams would be looking into restructuring options for all of the academic programs.
Dunleavy leads early fundraising for Alaska governor’s race
Incumbent Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has raised more money than any other candidate in Alaska's governor's race, according to the latest reports.
Health Industry Honors Two
Two men associated with the Mat-Su Health Foundation have received recognition for their work.
Pete Kott Back in Court
Former Alaska lawmaker Pete Kott was in a federal courtroom in
Anchorage again this morning (tues). He listened as lawyers sparred over his
future in front...
Former UAF Vice Chancellor Focuses on Venus Mission
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
Former University of Alaska Fairbanks Vice Chancellor of research Buck Sharpton is leading a team pursing a mission to...
Meet musher Hanna Lyrek, the Iditarod rookie who’s racing closest to the front of the pack
While she’s a newbie to the Iditarod, Lyrek has already proven her mettle in long-distance dog mushing. At age 19, she won the 2019 600-kilometer Finnmarksløpet, one of the biggest races in Europe.
‘We will sink your navy’: Sen. Sullivan advocates more aggressive stance to deter Iran
Sen. Dan Sullivan later said the U.S. should threaten to sink only Iran's spy ships — not the whole navy.
Rachel and Zack Steer Team Up in Yukon Quest
Videos provided by Rachel Steer.
Rachel Steer helped her brother, Zack, during his quest for victory in the Yukon Quest.
Zach hits the finish line.
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Former NANA Exec Sentenced for Mail Fraud
A former chief financial officer of the Alaska Native NANA Corporation has been sentenced in Seattle to 21 months in prison for mail fraud...
Benson Wins Democratic Nomination for Lt. Governor
Ethan Berkowitz appeared to have won the Democratic nomination for governor defeating state Senator Hollis French.
Rep. Don Young easily won renomination and he will...
Interior Secretary signs order aiming to open more of the North Slope to oil leasing
On Wednesday, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke ordered new studies on the oil and gas potential of federal land on the North Slope, including in the coastal plain of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Listen now
Homer Author Dan Coyle’s New Book Released
Homer author Dan Coyle's newest book is called "The Talent Code." It springs from his search to understand how people learn to excel in...
Hospitals worried about upcoming end to Alaska’s disaster declaration
The state's disaster declaration is set to expire next month.
Woman, Two Children Die in Car Accident Near Long Lake
Alaska State Troopers have confirmed that a woman and her two children died when a car ran off the Glenn Highway north of Palmer and ended up in a pond next to Long Lake.
Alaska News Nightly: May 31, 2011
Fire North of Fairbanks Draws Big Response, Top VA Official Visits Rural Alaska, Petersburg Coast Guard Commander Temporarily Relieved of Duty, Court Issues Final Judgement on Reinstating Roadless Protections, and more...
Sec. Moniz: We Won’t Be Obstacle to Alaska Gas Exports
Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz is in Alaska this week. He says the Obama Administration wants to spur a project to export North Slope natural gas, and he says the No. 1 way his department can help is by staying out of the way.
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Top two officials in division overseeing prisons no longer work for state
The Department of Corrections spokeswoman cites confidentiality in declining to provide more information. Listen now