Appeals court reverses ruling that halted road from King Cove to Cold Bay
Nine environmental groups had sued to stop the land swap on the Alaska Peninsula.
Senate Ratifies Treaties to Stop Fish Piracy
The U.S. Senate yesterday ratified two international treaties to crack down on illegal international fishing. One is an agreement to restrict ships from using ports if they engage in what’s known as IUU fishing.
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Rain and mud make Mount Marathon trail ‘an absolute nightmare’
More than 800 racers tackled treacherous conditions during Seward's grueling Fourth of July tradition.
Weekly Roundup
July 25, 2011 - July 29, 2011
Here are some stories you may have missed this week: Para-Cycle Race Under Way in Ester, Language Tool Teaches Tlingit Alphabet, ‘Open Projector Night’ Draws Filmmakers and Fans, Pioneers Make Innovative Use of Fish Waste, This Week on AK: Yard Sales
Scientist Reprimanded For Improper Release Of Government Documents
An Alaska scientist whose observations of drowned polar bears helped galvanize the global warming movement has been reprimanded for improper release of government documents.
YKEDC Gets Grant to Improve Economy, Housing
The State of Alaska has awarded a grant to the Yukon Kuskokwim Economic Development Council, YKEDC, for a truss-manufacturing project. If the plan goes forward, local workers would use the region’s wood resources to build frames for highly energy efficient housing.
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Fort Knox Gold Mine gets the go ahead
Fairbanks Gold Mining can move ahead on its heap leach project at Fort Knox.
Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
Survey of Alaska youth reveals more mental health problems, but also some positive trends
The latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey found more anxiety and suicidal thoughts than earlier surveys, but also less alcohol and tobacco use.
BOEMRE Expects to Name Permanent Director in Next 30 Days
Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage
More than a year after the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, there is at least one visible difference...
Troopers recover missing pilot’s body from Yukon River; plane crash under investigation
Missing pilot Kyle Stevens of Russian Mission has been found deceased at the bottom of the Yukon River.
NOVA Producer Brings ‘Art of Science Television to Fairbanks
The Senior Executive Producer of a long-running and popular science documentary series on public television was in Fairbanks this week. Paula Apsell is in the Golden Heart City as part of a weekly research showcase hosted by the University of Alaska, Fairbanks.
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Kiehl proposes ordinance to outlaw LGBT discrimination in Juneau
As an openly gay man who doesn't identify with any religion, you’d think Matt Magnusson would have a minefield of identity politics to navigate working for Catholic Community Service. Download Audio
Brotherhood Bridge For Sale
Need a bridge? It’s not the usual thing to see in the classifieds, but the state of Alaska wants to unload the 47-year-old Brotherhood Bridge, which spans Juneau’s Mendenhall River.
Airplane crash victims identified
The two people killed earlier this week in a small airplane crash in Anchorage have been identified. The victims are 55-year-old Thomas Blake...
State Panel Debates Arctic Policy In Unalaska
The Alaska Arctic Policy Commission has a big mandate – to figure out what kind of Arctic policy the state should have. They inched toward that goal during a meeting in Unalaska last week.
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Ramras Announces for Lieutenant Governor
State Rep. Jay Ramras (R-Fairbanks) announced today that he's running for lieutenant governor.
The Associated Press
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Mat-Su District 1 election a choice between candidates and land uses
Sutton's Lynne Woods faces a challenge by Butte resident Bruce Walden for the Mat-Su Borough's District 1 Assembly seat. The race highlights the division...
Former Alaska lawmaker disappointed with retroactive per diem payments
Former Alaska state Rep. Jason Grenn sponsored an ethics law last year that affects legislators’ per diems. He called a recent vote on retroactive per diem payments “sad.”
Community land trust helps Sitka mom build a home of her own
Sitka’s average total rent is higher than any other area in the state, which can make saving to buy a house feel like an impossible dream for many young Sitkans. The Sitka Community Land Trust wants to change that.
Interior Secretary Sally Jewell announces inclusion of Native communities in land management
Interior Secretary Sally Jewell addressed AFN Friday. Jewell announced a new secretarial order that requires the Department to include native communities and traditional ecological knowledge in land management decisions. Listen Now