Agency Head Working to Correct Home Healthcare Challenges
The head of the state agency that oversees a troubled home healthcare waiver program says they're working hard to correct problems. Last month the...
New federal program to help 5 remote Alaska communities transition to renewable energy
In Sitka, two awardees are advancing the possibility of a fishing fleet powered by rain water.
Legislators coming to grips with shorter session
State Legislators are aware of the ninety-day limit on this year’s session. But there’s some question on when and how they will shift into...
Alaska's newest park offers nature trails and WWII history
The Fort Rosseau Causeway State Historical Park was recently dedicated in Sitka, becoming the newest state park in the Alaska system in 11 years....
Birdwatchers spend more and stay longer than other Alaska tourists, study says
The study showed that more than half of the birders’ money is spent in Southeast Alaska.
Bitney moves from Governor's office to House Speaker's office
The Governor's former Legislative Liaison has changed uniforms. John Bitney began work yesterday on the staff of House Speaker John Harris. The move came...
A Homer business takes a local approach to brewing mead, with help from thousands of bees
Jason Davis relies on all-local ingredients to make his meads and ciders. He says Alaska berries and honey have better flavor.
Senate energy panel backs Haaland for Interior secretary
A key Senate committee on Thursday approved the nomination of New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland to be interior secretary, clearing the way for a Senate vote that is likely to make her the first Native American to lead a Cabinet agency.
Peltola strayed from the ‘pro-choice’ line by mistake, her campaign says
Rep. Mary Peltola's comments on a recent podcast were not what you'd expect a "pro-choice" candidate to say. She misspoke, she says.
Bethel police arrest of COVID-19 positive man for violating self-isolation
Police were enforcing a state order.
Conversations that Matter: Envisioning Racial Equity in Alaska
How do we, as a statewide community, engage in a difficult but respectful discussion about race in Alaska? Through an innovative project based on indigenous values and dialogue principles applied by the First Alaskans Institute, this program seeks to elevate the conversation about race and racism in Alaska and prompt ideas about possible solutions to racial inequality in the state.
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The Blob expands from Gulf of Alaska to Baja California
Scientists are watching for how a warmer North Pacific Ocean could affect weather and climate this year. There could also be significant impacts to marine life, including species that form the basis for Alaska’s commercial fisheries.
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State Department of Corrections announces third inmate death due to COVID-19
Three people serving time in Alaska's prison system have now died because of COVID-19. Twenty-one inmates are currently hospitalized, and more than 1,000 of the 4,500 people incarcerated in Alaska have tested positive.
Individual Property Owners Not Included In State’s Flood Damage Estimate
State homeland security officials estimate that the cost of recent flooding in Alaska has topped $13 million. That includes damage to state and Borough infrastructure from Seward to Nenana, but does not include ruined individually-owned property. In the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, many residents are still coming to grips with how much the flood will cost them.
Pipeline Temporarily Shutting Down For Repairs
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
The Trans Alaska Pipeline is scheduled to be shut down Friday night to address a leaky pipe. The...
NTSB finds bad communication, weather in fatal 2020 Yute Commuter crash near Tuntutuliak
The board found that “inadequate operational control procedures” were to blame for a 2020 Yute Commuter Services plane crash that killed five people near Tuntutuliak.
SE Legislators Want Governor to Stay Put in Juneau
Two Southeast lawmakers want to make sure Juneau is the governor’s home base. Sitka Senator Bert Stedman on Friday introduced Senate Bill 244, which...
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Aug. 7, 2017
Trump administration signals it could open more of the Arctic to drilling; Witness hearings start Monday in F/V Destination investigation; Drue Pearce appointed to US pipeline safety agency; With a few weeks to go, Alaska schools are short 245 educators; PenAir files for bankruptcy protection as CEO promises to refocus on Alaska routes; In Angoon, a rural water system is built with the help of beavers; More than $100,000 raised for injured Anchorage firefighter; Firefighters work to extinguish Chistochina Fire; Teaching the next crop of whale entanglement responders; Norton Sound salmon arrive in high numbers, save for kings; Forest Service could delay Wrangell contaminated soil move Listen now
49 Voices: Peter Twitchell of Bethel
This week we're hearing from Peter Twitchell in Bethel. Twitchell was the former host of KYUK's Geezer Rock radio show which aired its final episode on October 27. Listen now
Congressional critics take aim at earmarks
Critics of the congressional practice of earmarking federal spending for projects back home are hoping for a showdown later this week when the Senate...