King Fishing Closed For June
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
Sport anglers will not be allowed to fish the Kenai River this month, due to a poor king salmon run. ...
Sullivan Arena homeless shelter gets third new leader in 3 months
Cesar Ramirez De La Cruz said he took over the shelter manager job from Shawn Hays in early December.
Election Profile: House District 7
One of the more hotly-contested Fairbanks area state legislative races is in House District 7.
Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
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Alaska News Nightly: Tues., June 6, 2017
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NANA Announces Shareholder Dividend
Thursday, NANA Regional Corporation announced a per share dividend of $14.70.
Fairbanks Schools Among Those Fielding Threatening Calls
Fairbanks schools are among several in Alaska and the western Lower 48 that have received threatening phone calls. There’s been no actual violence, but the calls have prompted lock downs and law enforcement responses.
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Anxious about Dunleavy’s new budget? Alaska lawmakers will likely temper it, maybe by a lot.
While the Alaska Constitution grants the governor substantial powers over state finances, they’re far from absolute, and the governor’s initial proposal often amounts to an opening offer instead of the last word.
Market Warriors, Season Premiere
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Treasure hunters embark on an antiques adventure in Market Warriors, a new series from the producers of Antiques Roadshow. In Market Warriors, expert shoppers scour flea markets across the country for vintage valuables, selling their finds at auction with an eye towards maximizing profit. Fred Willard (Best in Show, A Mighty Wind) is Market Warriors’ off-screen host, offering wry commentary throughout the show. Alaska Public Television. Monday, July 16. 8:00 pm
Amid a shortage of hospital beds, psychiatric patients put in jails
A small number of Alaskans experiencing psychiatric crises are being diverted from healthcare facilities to custody within the Department of Corrections. Listen now
Alaska Permanent Fund improves after money-losing year but withdrawals still exceed earnings
The corporation’s earnings need to average 5% plus the rate of inflation to be sustainable; over the past five years, the corporation hasn’t done that.
Man charged after using stolen front loader to rob liquor store
A man was charged with DUI, theft and criminal mischief among other charges after he ran a front loader into an Anchorage Brown Jug liquor store in order to rob it at around 3 in the morning on Thursday. Download Audio
Homer City Council members survive recall effort
Three Homer City Council members who were subjects of a highly contentious recall effort will retain their seats. The political battle led to a court case with the American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska and two political groups have formed around the issue. Listen now
Drug Stockpile Recovered From Unalaska Home
Unalaska police may have reached a turning point in a long investigation into drug sales. Two people are in custody after a stockpile was discovered at the home -- and business -- they both share.
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UA President Johnsen recommends closing UAA College of Education, amid accreditation debacle
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen recommends discontinuing the seven initial licensure programs for the University of Alaska Anchorage's education department, effective September of this year.
Begich, Coast Guard Admiral Visit Aleutian Islands
This weekend, Senator Mark Begich and Coast Guard Rear Admiral Thomas Ostebo made a brief appearance in the Aleutian Islands. The officials shared their vision of how Unalaska -- and other coastal communities -- will have to support economic activity in the Arctic.
Civil War Artillery Shell Found Near Kake
An explosives team from Elmendorf Air Force Base traveled to the Southeast community of Kake last Thursday to examine an unexploded artillery shell.
Bristol Bay, on edge as it heads into fishing season, has its first resident coronavirus case
The first Alaskan from the Bristol Bay-Lake and Peninsula region has tested positive for COVID-19. The state has not disclosed which community they are from because it has less than 1,000 residents.
Mulchatna caribou herd population drops by half, prompting hunting bag limit reduction
The reason behind the disappearance of high numbers of adult caribou remains a mystery, and with the Mulchatna herd declining so quickly, managers had no choice but to reduce the bag limit.
Kelly Tshibaka takes on a new opponent: Alaska ranked choice voting
Preserve Democracy, launched by Republican Kelly Tshibaka after her failed U.S. Senate bid, seeks to stop ranked choice voting in Alaska.
Kohring re-arraigned on conspiracy, bribery and extortion charges
Former state legislator Vic Kohring was back in court this afternoon, this time to face new allegations that he had been conspiring with VECO...