Murkowski strikes sweet note on immigration
Sen. Murkowski is helping President Trump achieve his tax overhaul, but she's sounding a different message on immigration.
LISTEN: Legends of the last great race are here to celebrate Iditarod 2020
What can we expect from this year's field of racers? How have trail conditions and sled designs changed over the decades? And who's trail stories are the most…hellacious? It's all about the Iditarod when race icons Jeff King and DeeDee Jonrowe join us.
Proposed Donlin Gold mine runs afoul of the Iditarod dog mushing community
The historic Iditarod Trail took center stage during a meeting held by the Army Corps of Engineers Tuesday on the proposed Donlin Gold mine. The route has been changed, but not far enough to suit some longtime mushers. Listen Now
New, easy tool to check SNAP eligibility could help Alaska’s economy
If everyone who was eligible for SNAP benefits applied for the program, $65 million would be added to the state's economy. A new tool makes checking eligibility easy. Download Audio
Igiugig staves off opening new landfill by recycling
Rural Alaskan villages are not typically known for their recycling prowess. For communities off the road system, it can be a hassle not only to ship products in, but also to deal with junk when it has served its purpose. For the village of Igiugig, however, recycling is a priority. Listen now
Cold Bay air terminal opens, handling up to 120 passengers
The Cold Bay airstrip, often used as a backup when airports in Anchorage or Fairbanks are shut down, finally has a place where passengers...
First ASD, Teachers Union Proposals Far Apart
The Anchorage School District and the Anchorage Education Association began bargaining on a new contract this week. The district and the teacher's union are discussing salaries, benefits and more. The initial proposals are far apart.
Shell Clears New Hurdle for Arctic Drilling
A federal appeals court has sided with the federal government in giving the go-ahead to Shell Oil to drill in the Alaska Arctic this year.
Short-Staffed APD Goes High Tech To Combat Spiking Crime Rates
The Anchorage Police Department will soon be using new mapping software to track crime around the city in nearly real-time. The announcement comes in the wake of an annual FBI report that says serious crime was up last year in Anchorage in nearly every category.
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U.S. Senate bill could give five Southeast “landless” Native groups land.
A U.S. Senate bill introduced last week could allow Alaska Natives in five Southeast communities to form urban corporations. Haines, Ketchikan, Petersburg, Tenakee, and Wrangell each stand to gain about 23,000 acres of land if the bill passes. But, the legislation does not come without controversy. Download Audio
State House takes up Darfur divestiture bill
A state House committee today began considering three bills that would require the state to eliminate its investments in the Darfur region of Sudan. ...
Alaska News Nightly: July 15, 2011
Maniilaq Association Lays Off Unspecified Number of Employees, Rachelle Waterman Sentenced to Three Years, Indian Affairs Committee Investigating Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault Rates, Mat-Su Mayor Surprised by Anchorage’s Suit Against Knik Arm Crossing, and more...
Dalton Highway Repairs Should Be Underway Soon
Alaska transportation officials say flood waters have receded enough for repairs to begin on the Dalton Highway.
Attorney General Wants Changes to Ethics Act
Attorney General Daniel Sullivan on Wednesday recommended largely procedural changes in the state's Executive Ethics Act to cut down on what have been called...
Work Begins On Tanana River Bridge
One year after an Alaska Railroad’s contractor began clearing land on the banks of the Tanana River at Salcha, the real work is about to begin on the state’s longest bridge.
Outrage And Praise For The EPA Over 404-C
Friday’s announcement by the EPA to seek a 404-C designation for the proposed Pebble Mine has drawn praise and outrage.
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Alaskan Cross Country Skiers Race Well at Nationals
The National Cross Country Ski Championships wrapped up in Fairbanks last weekend. As KUAC’s Dan Bross reports, the 4 race series culminated in long...
Standing-room-only crowd tells Fairbanks North Star Assembly: don’t demo rec center
About a hundred people packed the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly chambers Thursday to declare they don’t want the borough to demolish the Mary Siah Recreation Center. Listen now
Dumpster divers get a break in Fairbanks
The Fairbanks Borough Assembly has voted down an ordinance that would have banned people from picking items out of dumpsters at local transfer stations....
Olson jumps to GOP caucus for budgetary reasons
The Senate Majority got a little bit bigger last week when Democrat Donny Olson announced his move from the minority. Born in Nome, Senator Olson represents all of northwest Alaska. He says concerns about budget cuts convinced him to switch over.