Waiting for Martin Buser in Unalakleet: Old friends, and muktuk
Mushers who have been competing in the Iditarod a long time have relationships and traditions they re-visit each time they run the race. And for Martin Buser, when he gets to Unalakleet, that means a bag of muktuk. Listen now
The protesters of the Vietnam war
For many Americans, the PBS documentary on the Vietnam war brings up memories of past divisions between those who supported sending U.S. military and those who did not. It was an emotional topic for families and as the number of war casualties grew, so did the protests across the country. Listen Here
Final Friday Marks Last Public Day For Alaska State Museum
Friday is the last day that the Alaska State Museum in Juneau will be open to the public.
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Antarctica has a lot less sea ice than usual. That’s bad news for all of us.
This year there is a lot less Antarctic sea ice, a factor in predicting global sea level rise, than ever recorded before.
State Battling Wildfire Near Anderson
The state is fighting a wildfire near Anderson. Division of Forestry Information officer Maggie Rogers says the fire was reported late last night about...
Mary Peltola talks salmon, bipartisanship and winning Alaska’s U.S. House race
KYUK’s Nina Kravinsky spoke with Mary Peltola by phone shortly after the election results were announced on Wednesday.
Premiere of ‘One with the Whale’ highlights Indigenous subsistence hunting
The film follows Chris Apassingok, who at 16 became the youngest person in his home village of Gambell to harpoon a whale in 2017.
Mine opponents ask SEC to investigate Pebble’s parent company
Two groups allege Northern Dynasty Minerals has described a massive deposit to potential investors while Pebble's permit application describes a mine barely a tenth that size.
Legislature Rejects Pay Raises For Top Officials
The legislature has rejected proposed pay increases for the governor, lieutenant governor and main department heads.
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Petersburg Catholic church burns in 10-hour fire
Petersburg’s Catholic church, St. Catherine of Siena, caught fire Thursday afternoon in a blaze that continued for nearly 10 hours.
Juneau protest looks to give BC mines a classic Alaska ‘boot’
Xtratuf boots are ubiquitous in Southeast Alaska and often associated with fishing. On Wednesday, about a hundred pairs of the brown rubber boots along with photos of Alaskans were on the steps of the Capitol building to protest mines in British Columbia.
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Seismic Activity And Tsunamis In Alaska
Alaska is the most seismically active place in America and one of the most earthquake prone areas on the planet. There were numerous large earthquakes in the 1960s followed by a few decades of relative calm, but that's changed in recent years. It's not a matter of if, but when for the next big earthquake in Alaska.
APRN: Tuesday, 11/5 at 10:00am
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Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015
State, feds won't pursue $92M more in '89 Exxon Valdez spill; With $3B budget deficit, lawmakers eye oil tax credits; Murkowski raises cash, expects a fight in 2016; APD chief Mew turns the baton to incomer Tolley; Walker convenes tribal advisory council; Forensic psychologist doubtful of witness testimony at FBX 4 hearing; New drug reduces heroin cravings, may reduce recidivism; Aleknagik celebrates new bridge over the Wood River; Planned totem poles in Douglas mark ‘A Time for Healing’
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Petersburg teens charged for harassing deer
Charges have been filed against two Petersburg teenagers who allegedly hit multiple deer in town with their truck last week.
Wrangell mayor resigns, citing messy politics
The mayor of Wrangell resigned yesterday in a surprise move. He made the announcement at last night's city council meeting.
Lisa Phu, KSTK - Wrangell
Could climate change research in Alaska be put on ice?
The University of Alaska system is known as a leader in climate change research, studying melting permafrost to shrinking glaciers. But there’s growing uncertainty about the future of such projects with steep cuts to state funding.
Cook Inlet natural gas producer says it’s sitting on large deposit, but nobody wants in
Natural gas extraction in the Cook Inlet region has become more difficult, and utilities are considering importing it from outside Alaska.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Oct. 18, 2019
A passenger describes what it was like on board the plane that crash landed in Dutch Harbor yesterday, killing one person. Also: Corporate leaders express support for the effort to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy on day two of the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention in Fairbanks.
Budget Boosts Shipyard as AK-Class Ferry Builder
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska – Juneau
The capital budget up for debate during this week’s special session includes money to help Ketchikan’s shipyard get ready...
6 takeaways from our investigation of Anchorage health director Joe Gerace
Gerace, who resigned suddenly as Anchorage health director on Monday citing his own health, used a fabricated resume to get the job, an investigation by American Public Media and Alaska Public Media found.