Yukon Eel Run Starting Soon
Angela Denning-Barnes, KYUK – Bethel
The annual eel run will be starting any day now on the Lower Yukon River. The Lamprey Eel is...
Incumbent South Anchorage Assemblyman John Weddleton concedes to challenger Randy Sulte
“The seat I have served from for six years belongs to South Anchorage," Weddleton said. "I respect the decision of the voters to give that opportunity to Randy.”
No compromise between Alaska legislators and Gov. Dunleavy on day before education veto deadline
Legislators could convene for a joint session to consider an override as soon as next Monday if Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoes the education bill on Thursday.
Doing it for Alaska: State’s first Olympic swimmer wins gold
“A lot of big-name swimmers come from big, powerhouse clubs,” Jacoby said. “Me coming from a small club, in a state with such a small population, really shows everyone that you can do it no matter where you’re from.”
Small Cook Inlet producers say they need state government help before drilling for new natural gas
One company says it needs more support after $7 million of its loans were forgiven. Another wants a royalty reduction to drill a well.
Frank Reed Passes Away At 99
One of Anchorage’s best-known residents has passed away. Frank Reed, who arrived in Alaska’s tent city on Ship Creek in 1915 as a toddler, died at Providence Hospital yesterday at age 99.
What is the CARES Act and how can it help you and your small business? | Alaska Insight
Congress has now passed three coronavirus response bills that President Trump has signed, each bigger than the last. The largest and most far-reaching is...
Knowles quits National Parks panel, says new administration won’t listen
Former Alaska Gov. Tony Knowles led a mass resignation this week from the advisory board of the National Park System. “The department showed no interest in ... continuing to use the forward-thinking agenda of science, the effect of climate change, protections of the ecosystems, education." Listen now
POV: The Light in Her Eyes
Watch The Light in Her Eyes - Trailer on PBS. See more from POV.
Houda al-Habash, a conservative Muslim preacher, founded a Qur’an school for girls in Damascus, Syria, 30 years ago. Every summer, her female students immerse themselves in a rigorous study of Islam. A surprising cultural shift is underway — women are claiming space within the mosque. View an extraordinary portrait, filmed just before the uprising in Syria erupted, of a leader who challenges the women of her community to live according to Islam, without giving up their dreams. Alaska Public Television. Thursday, July 19. 9:00 p.mAir Force releases report on Elmendorf commander's suicide
Air Force investigators say toxicology reports found alcohol, but no drugs in Brig. Gen. Thomas Tinsley, who took his own life in July. Tinsley...
New Anchorage museum exhibit hopes to shed light on pingos
A new sculpture is more than something to look at. It’s an interactive, mixed-reality experience that can educate urban Alaskans about the northernmost part of our state. Listen now
Big Lake recognizes 20th anniversary of Miller’s Reach fire
Twenty years ago this month, residents of Big Lake woke to evacuation orders in one of the most devastating wildfires in Alaska's history. The Miller's Reach fire, named for the street of its starting point, jumped from seven acres to 37,000 acres in a matter of days, destroying hundreds of homes in its path.
Anchorage struggles to balance homeless camping problems
Officials in Anchorage are changing protocols for abating unlawful homeless camps, but critics question whether the premise itself is flawed. Listen now
Army Corps begins hearings on draft EIS for proposed Pebble Mine
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continued its series of public hearings on the proposed Pebble Mine and the project’s draft environmental review this week.
Entrepreneur Plans to Put Large Wind in Farm Near Delta Junction
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
A Fairbanks contractor and entrepreneur plan to put up a large wind farm outside Delta Junction. Mike Craft, managing...
Dozens of first-time Alaska legislative candidates are trying to make their mark before Election Day
First-time candidates are often trying to build name recognition and scrape together donors to fuel their barebones campaigns. We spoke to three candidates for House who are making their final push before Election Day.
Police fatally shoot armed man on Glenn Highway off-ramp
Police say one of two officers shot a man with a rifle who "advanced on the officers while holding the rifle" near South Birchwood early Sunday.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Feb. 9, 2018
Walker picks Mat-Su Assembly member Kowalke for state Senate; More layoffs announced at Prudhoe Bay; Ben Anderson-Agimuk resigns from legislative position; Alaska sends a record-breaking number of athletes to the Olympics; International “range states” meet to discuss polar bear conservation; Iditarod mushers demand board president resignation, don't get it; As Yukon Quest enters second half, two more racers drop out; AK: UAA's Earthquake '64 brings historic disaster to the stage; 49 Voices: Hannah Dorough of Anchorage Listen now
Audit Of Alaska National Guard Launched
The audit team is composed of three investigators from the National Guard Bureau. They arrived over the weekend, and will look into allegations of embezzlement and misuse of funds.
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Chinook Closures Impede Summer Chum Subsistence
Summer chum and Chinook salmon have begun their runs along the Yukon River. Wildlife managers and fishermen met via teleconference yesterday to discuss river conditions and the salmon’s progress upstream. Community members reported summer chum as far upriver as Huslia and Ruby, with Chinook salmon fast on their heels.