South Peninsula students study STEM subjects through ANSEP
Women and Alaska Natives are underrepresented in the STEM fields, but two south peninsula girls are breaking barriers before even leaving high school. They are learning about— science, technology, engineering and mathematics —at University of Alaska Anchorage this summer. The girls are participating in the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program, or ANSEP, five-week Acceleration Academy. Listen now
Renowned Musicians Surprise Akiak With Jam Session
The Kuskokwim Village of Akiak got a special treat last week when their community hall became an official venue for the Fairbanks Summer Art Festival. The festival came to Akiak in the form of two world-renowned recording artists. The sound they brought will likely have a lasting impact on the village.
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Despite Spending Freeze, Juneau Access Road Effort Continues
Work continues on the Juneau Access Project, despite Gov. Bill Walker’s spending freeze. But it doesn’t involve moving dirt or pouring concrete.
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Fisheries Panel Moves to Protect Undersea Canyons
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council yesterday directed its staff to do a scientific review of evidence that some areas of the Bering Sea are such rich fish habitat they should be protected...Read More
Volunteers Search for Evidence in ComSta Double Homicide
Well over a hundred volunteers, mostly Coast Guard members and family, gathered early this morning at the Communications Station to help the FBI search for evidence related to the murders of Petty Officer 1st Class James Hopkins and retired Chief Petty Officer Richard Belisle. The two men were found dead the morning of April 12th by coworkers at the CommSta.
Office Delays Start of Registering for Flood Assistance
The state disaster office has pushed back the start date for those affected by the October Kenai flooding to register for individual grant assistance.
Anchorage Man is Injured in Reno Air Show Crash
An Alaska man who was injured at the National Championship Air Races and Air Show in Reno, Nevada, is recovering. Noah Joraanstad is a pilot for Pen Air.
Troopers Investigate Shooting Death Of Fox Man
Alaska State Troopers are investigating the shooting death of 69-year-old Jimmy Gojdics, an outdoorsman and character on National Geographic's reality show "Ultimate Survival."
Speed Skater Training in Fairbanks Despite Lack of Venue
The season of snow and ice in Fairbanks has people thinking about skiing, and dog mushing but one Fairbanks resident is quietly pursuing a winter sport that doesn’t get much attention in Alaska.
State delays renewal of Pebble land use permit
Alaska’s Department of Natural Resources has delayed renewing a two-year land use permit for the Pebble Limited Partnership to give state regulators more time to review an “extensive” number of public comments. Listen Now
Community gives input on Anchorage plan to end homelessness
The municipality is developing a new community plan to end homelessness in Anchorage. During a listening session held Wednesday evening, about 20 people gathered to discuss possible solutions to the decades old problem, including involving more local government and making services more efficient.
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Remembering Harvey B. Marvin
Tlingit elder Harvey B. Marvin has died at the age of 81. Marvin grew up in Hoonah, worked for the public health service in Sitka and was the state of Alaska’s first Native auditor.
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WATCH: Gov. Dunleavy set to deliver State of the State address
Our partners at KTOO are streaming the State of the State address live at 7 p.m.
Deep-release puts the pressure on rockfish survival
For sport anglers in Southeast Alaska having a slow day trying for salmon or halibut this August there will be no “plan B” for bottom-dwelling rockfish. Listen now
Atka Camp Serves Up Subsistence Lessons
A pop-up subsistence school has opened in a remote corner of the Aleutians. Atka’s second-annual culture camp is meant to keep Unangan traditions going strong.
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State leaders say salmon initiative would cost time and money if it passes
Initiative supporters say it would actually lower costs for the state. Listen now
State ferry reshaping study stalls as coastal lawmakers remain skeptical
A state contract worth up to $250,000 to study the future of Alaska’s ferries is on hold.
Work Begins At Point Thomson
Work has begun on the gas field at Point Thomson on the North Slope. The Exxon-Mobil Corporation is working to connect the field to an existing pipeline, twenty-two miles away.
Coastline Search Leads To First Residents’ Camps
The Earth’s crust is more flexible than you think – especially in Southeast Alaska. Growing and shrinking icefields and glaciers, and rising and falling oceans have altered the region’s coastline over time.
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Alaska man pleads not guilty to threatening Sullivan and Murkowski
Jay Allen Johnson was indicted last week on six criminal counts — including threatening to murder a U.S. official, being a felon in possession of firearms, threatening to destroy property by fire and threatening interstate communications.