Lawmakers Skeptical Of State’s Plan To Buy Fairbanks Natural Gas Utility
Governor Bill Walker’s latest move to advance the state backed Interior Energy Project with the purchase of a private natural gas utility is expected to expand availability and lower the price of gas in Fairbanks.
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Engine Failure Forces USCG Cutter to Return to Dutch Harbor
The Coast Guard Cutter Sherman had to return to Dutch Harbor a few days early this week. The cutter and its crew were forced to turn back from a regular patrol in the Bering Sea when one of the ship’s diesel engines malfunctioned.
Anchorage’s homelessness director resigns
John Morris was a proponent of building a large temporary shelter for homeless people in East Anchorage and was the second of six members of a working group developing a plan to move an emergency shelter out of the Sullivan Arena.
Coast Guard rescues 7 and dog from Chilkat River sandbar
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued seven people and a dog from a sandbar on the Chilkat River near Haines on Saturday.
Former federal prosecutor Wev Shea reacts to Stevens indictment
Former U.S. Attorney for Alaska Wev Shea has been an outspoken critic of corruption within Alaska politics. Shea says he would not have expected...
Key federal fisheries advisory panel loses Alaska Native voice
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council often flies under the radar, but it manages the most economically lucrative fisheries in Alaska. But after eliminating one of the group's three Alaska Native members, some are questioning its commitment to ensuring all voices are heard.
Iditapod bonus: Fairbanks interview with Brent Sass
Three-time Yukon Quest champion dog musher Brent Sass is headed back to Alaska’s other thousand mile sled dog race, the Iditarod, after some trial and tribulation.
Nikolski wind turbine awaiting State power hookup a year later
For nearly one year, the remote Aleutian islands community of Nikolski has been waiting to connect a wind turbine to their diesel power plant....
Hickel Worked to Establish His Legacy
As governor, Wally Hickel introduced a pragmatic approach to his vision for Alaska. His idea that big dreams lead to...
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019
With criticism for the attorney general, the fight to recall Governor Dunleavy heads to court. Also: The Alaska State Troopers graduate a new class of drug dogs, and one already has a big bust. And a tribute to Richard Nelson, the anthropologist, writer and host of “Encounters," who passed away Monday.
Obesity is Focus of Public Health Week
Alaskans are getting older and fatter, and that is worrying state health officials. To mark National Public Health Week, we called Doctor Jay Butler,...
State House Moves To Freeze Public Employee Salaries
The Alaska House has narrowly passed a bill that would claw back raises for many state workers.
Savoonga artists bring blanket toss to Juneau
Arlene and John Waghiyi, Jr., Alaska Native artists from St. Lawrence Island, spent a week in Juneau sharing their work as artists-in-residence at the Sealaska Heritage Institute.
49 Voices: Nellie Vale of Yakutat
This week we're hearing from Nellie Vale who arrived to Celebration 2018 in the Yakutat canoe. 10-year-old Vale decided to introduce herself with her Tlingit name. Listen now
Denali wolf population up slightly
A spring count shows a slight increase in number of wolves in Denali National Park. Listen now
Agencies Looking Into Reports Of Oiled Wildlife
Separate reports of birds and a seal that had oil on them have prompted local, state and federal officials to begin an investigation on St. Lawrence Island. Coast Guard spokesman David Mosley says the culmination of reports raised red flags, prompting a closer look. A Coast Guard plane was conducting an aerial survey Thursday, and investigators from the guard and state were expected on scene Friday.
Senate Passes Version of State’s Operating Budget
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
Friday, the Senate passed its version of the state’s operating budget for next year. Finance Co-chair Lyman Hoffman...
Everyone got tested, but Alaska’s only cruise this year still came back with COVID-19 on board
According to Uncruise CEO Dan Blanchard, all passengers were required to get tested for COVID-19 up to five days before traveling to Alaska and boarding the boat.
First lady: Libraries, museums are ‘necessities,’ not extras
First lady Michelle Obama says some people think of America's libraries and museums as luxuries. She calls them "necessities."
AK: Juneau business showcases diverse artists’ work in postcard contest
Kindred Post, a post office, gift shop and gathering space in downtown Juneau held a recent art contest. The prize? 10 winners will now get their art printed on the shop’s postcards. The selections came from around the state, and from a purposely diverse group of artists. Listen now