Homer Residents Reflect on Oil Spill Clean Up
Twenty years ago today, the Exxon Valdez oil tanker fetched up hard on some charted rocks in Prince William Sound. The impact ripped open...
Grounded boat spills fuel into Neva Strait
A 38-foot fishing vessel, the F/V Yankee, ran aground in the Northside of Neva Strait, last Tuesday night (01-12-16), spilling 150 gallons of diesel fuel into the water.
NASA renews satellite services contract with UAF
NASA has renewed a nearly $50 million contract with the University of Alaska Fairbanks for satellite services. Listen now
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Nov. 8, 2019
An ad campaign targets Senator Murkowski to persuade her to vote no on one of President Trump's judicial nominees. Also: Fort Wainwright works to address the high number of soldier suicides.
Yukon Quest Mushers Drop Off Food For The Trail
The start of the Yukon Quest is less than two weeks out, and a key pre race milestone, the food drop was held Saturday. Mushers dropped off bags of food and supplies to be delivered to checkpoints along the thousand mile race trail.
Lt. Colonel Bob Brocklehurst and Tara Bourdukofsky reflect on the Battle of Attu
Today, we hear from Tara Bourdukofsky and retired Lieutenant Colonel Bob Brocklehurst. Her grandmother survived the internment, and he served as a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force. Listen now
Juneau works to make ‘Zoom bombing’ a criminal offense
City officials estimate that there have been about a dozen instances of what’s known as “Zoom bombing” or disrupting a meeting. Zoom bombers have successfully hijacked other public meetings in Alaska and throughout the rest of the world, often with lewd, racist or pornographic material.
Divisions deepen as lawmakers tinker with Alaska’s oil tax credits
Ranking members of both the Senate and the House seem to agree that the state needs to break free of a system that will leave it owing nearly $700 million in cash payments to oil companies by the end of the year. But Senate Republicans have completely rewritten the House’s version of a reform bill. Listen now
Thompson: Panel working to get budget to floor by March 9
A co-chair of the House Finance Committee says the panel is working hard to get the state operating budget to the House floor by March 9.
Anchorage apartment manager was shot to death by disgruntled tenant, charges say
Family described the apartment manager, Josiah Goecker, as a caring family man. He leaves behind a daughter and a pregnant wife.
Juneau Empire, Peninsula Clarion, Homer News sold to GateHouse Media
The Juneau Empire, Peninsula Clarion in Kenai and weekly Homer News are among 11 papers being sold by Morris Communications to GateHouse Media for a reported $120 million. Listen now
7 Apply for Anchorage Assembly Seat as Title 21 Surfaces
Seven people have applied for the Anchorage Assembly seat soon to be vacated by Harriet Drummond when she heads to Juneau to represent Anchorage's House District 16.
One-of-a-kind photo collection documents 75 years of life in Angoon
Cyril George, a Tlingit from the Beaver Clan of Angoon, died six years ago, but his 4,000 photos of life in the village will finally be available to the public.
Self-employed and out of work? Apply for unemployment anyway, says Department of Labor
The state says that getting denied unemployment insurance is a prerequisite for getting payments for the program that is being set up to help self-employed workers.
Anchorage School District announces new safety upgrades as schools prepare to welcome students
As Anchorage students prepare to go back to school next week, several schools have new safety upgrades.
Legislative working group recommends clarifying VPSO role
First on the list is to revise the state statute that details what the Village Public Safety Officer program is supposed to do.
I am a Paramotorist
Chris Reynolds has spent most of his life chasing the ever elusive "hang time," sports like snowboarding provide. Recently, Reynolds has found a new love and a new adrenaline high: Paramotoring.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, May 21, 2015
Legislature Gavels Out, Sort Of; Utility to Revive Long-Idled Coal Plant In Healy; Hyder Border to Reopen for 24-Hour Access; Sen. Sullivan: Prepare for A Long War; Alaska National Guard Welcomes New Leadership; Wood Bison Bulls to Join Reintroduced Herd; Data: Positive Skill Building Improves Youth Behavior; 'Baby Raven Reads' Program Nurtures A New Generation of Tlingit Speakers
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Parnell Signs Bill Honoring Late Walter Soboleff
Gov. Sean Parnell has signed legislation honoring the late Tlingit elder Walter Soboleff.
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Fur seal numbers dropping 5% per year in Pribilofs; researchers looking at fishing and warming
Most of the world's northern fur seals live on the Pribilof Islands. But the number of animals on St. Paul and St. George has...