Juneau nonprofit hands out yard signs with positive messages to comfort the community
Juneau resident Melissa McCormick s distributing yard signs all over the community with phrases including "You matter" and "Don't give up." She hopes they remind people that they're not alone.
Appeals Court To Rehear Tongass Exemption Case
The U.S. District Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit released an announcement today (Friday) that it would rehear the Tongass Roadless Rule exemption case.
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Alaska officials hope switch to stronger opioid reversal drug will help quell rise in fentanyl
In May, the state switched from distributing Narcan to Kloxxado, an overdose reversing medicine that's twice as strong.
New warm ocean Blob could affect Southeast winter weather, fisheries
Sea surface temperatures in the Gulf of Alaska are averaging four degrees Fahrenheit warmer than normal. That isn’t as hot or doesn’t extend quite as deep as the original Blob. At least not yet.
High crime rates in Native communities targeted by proposed law
Legislation introduced today seeks to address the problem of high crime rates in Native communities and reservations across the country. The Tribal Law and...
Alaska census workers can disregard ‘no trespassing’ signs
The U.S. Census Bureau says the nationwide count is a constitutional requirement, and workers canvassing communities to obtain resident information are not bound by posted trespassing warnings.
Legislative session starts with shortened calendar
Legislators are arriving at the capitol in Juneau today, getting ready for the shortest regular session in the state's history. Voters last year gave...
Autopsy Reports Pending on 5th Homeless Inebriate
Autopsy results are pending on a fifth homeless inebriate found dead on Anchorage streets. Anchorage police and social services leaders point to alcohol as...
Site of Alaska’s largest COVID-19 outbreak begins third round of testing, as some patients grow worse
More than 40 of the center’s patients and caregivers have tested positive for COVID-19 so far. One of the patients has died.
Fairbanks is Socked In
Fairbanks is socked in with wildfire smoke, and air quality is in the unhealthy range. A borough air quality specialist says conditions have...
Amid environmental grief, finding hope in a graveyard of yellow cedar
One ecologist wonders, for the yellow cedar forests and the people who care about them, what comes after climate change and environmental loss in Southeast Alaska?
Two thousand people March for Science in Anchorage
About 2,000 people participated in the March for Science in Anchorage on Saturday. Participants carried signs talking about scientific contributions to medicine, such as “Got the Plague?! Ya, me neither! Thank a scientist!” Other signs addressed the impacts of climate change saying “There is no Planet B” and “The oceans are rising and so are we.” Listen now
Kodiak eyes overhaul of its biggest boat harbor
Among the City of Kodiak’s top priorities – and biggest expenses – are $40 million worth of repairs for its biggest harbor.
Klawock hopes for an economic boost as it welcomes cruise ships for the first time
The ceremony was the result of 18 months of planning by tribal leaders, who are hoping to revive the town’s flagging economy with tourism.
Seafood Kebabs on Forbidden Rice
The early Persians were onto something.
Skewered meats, seafoods and vegetables deftly seasoned and grilled or broiled to perfection are easy to whip up and always a hit. The variations on these Alaskan seafood kebabs are endless.
Read more. Resetarits Brothers To Be Released On Bail
Two Homer men accused of sexual assault at a large house party last month have had their bail set. Michael Armstrong of the Homer News reports that, in a crowded courtroom Tuesday afternoon, Judge Margaret Murphy set bail at $5,000 for 20-year-old Anthony Resetarits and his 18-year-old brother, Joseph Resetarits. Both men will have to be under a 24-hour third-party custodian.
Elim Celebrates Elder’s 100th Birthday
Elim’s Eliza Katongan celebrated a big milestone last week: she’s officially been alive for a century, and she says it feels good. On Thursday, Jan. 8, friends and family travelled from all over, including Shaktoolik, Unalakleet, Koyuk, and Montana, to celebrate Eliza’s 100th birthday.
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Renaming Dillingham stream ‘Al’a Creek’ gets broad support from Curyung Tribe’s talking circle
Those gathered, in-person and via Zoom, discussed variations on the form and spelling of “al’a,” but they agreed the new name should honor Native women.
Alaska News Nightly: July 11, 2011
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Brooks Falls Bear Cam Comes Online
Every summer, thousands of visitors travel to Katmai National Park and Preserve, most of them there to see the park’s number one attraction – the brown bears that fish for salmon at Brooks Falls. Now, thanks to a new project, people all over the world can watch the famous bears, too.
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