Alaska Post Office Closure List Shrinks to 11
The list of post offices in Alaska being considered for closure has shrunk down to 11. The announcement came from Senator Mark Begich 0n Monday, who said all the bush post offices off the road system - some 25 of them - have been taken off the list.
Consumer Alert: Contaminated peas from Mat-Valley Peas
Anchorage and Alaska officials are warning consumers not to eat raw peas grown by Mat-Valley Peas in Palmer.
John Ryan, KTOO - Juneau
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Citing ‘irreparable harm,’ judge orders state to stop jailing psychiatric patients
In the order, Judge Morse writes that psychiatric patients held at jails were “suffering irreparable harm.”
Leone Part 3: ‘Come Back Right Now’
When Coast Guard helicopter 6017 crashed in 2010 on its way to Sitka, co-pilot Lt. Lance Leone was the only member of the four-person crew to survive. Lt. Sean Krueger, Petty Officer 2nd Class Brett Banks and Petty Officer 1st Class Adam Hoke, died in the crash. This week we’ve been bringing you a three part interview with Leone.This third and final part begins in a Seattle hospital, where Leone was recovering from a broken collarbone and other injuries in the days after the crash.
Report Tallies Tourism’s Economic Impact
A new report from the National Parks Service says Alaska parks brought over 2.5 million visitors, $1.1 billion and 17,000 jobs into the state economy last year.
A new 300-acre park near Potter Marsh aims to preserve crucial wetlands
The new park also means more places for hiking and cross-country skiing in Anchorage.
Pallyup Tribe Wants to Hear from Alaska Natives
The Tacoma, Washington Pullayup tribe is hoping to hear from Alaska Natives who may have had relatives at the Cushman and St. George...
PFD Announced at $1,281 This Year
Matt Miller, KTOO – Juneau
Today, Governor Sean Parnell announced this year’s Permanent Fund Dividend.
Parnell and other administration members announced the amount in the...
APOC denies expedited hearing after allegations of Bronson campaign finance violation
The runoff election for Anchorage mayor began to heat up this week, after Forrest Dunbar’s campaign accused Dave Bronson’s campaign of more than $170,000 in finance violations. On Wednesday, the Alaska Public Offices Commission denied the Dunbar campaign’s request for an expedited hearing.
With reserve fund depleted from 2018 earthquake, Anchorage’s credit rating drops
S&P Global Ratings also cited high construction labor costs and risks from climate change and future earthquakes in its decision to drop Anchorage’s credit rating.
Curry Onboard As UFA Director
Alaska’s largest commercial fishing group has a new skipper at the wheel. Julianne Curry started today (Weds 1/2) as Executive Director for the United Fishermen of Alaska. Curry grew up in a fishing family and gained statewide prominence as director of the Petersburg Vessel Owners Association. Curry says she has a deep found respect and passion for the industry and wanted to continue her advocacy on a larger scale.
Alaska scientists use satellite to detect open water on otherwise frozen rivers
Alaskans depend on river ice to get around, and having reliable information about open water hazards could make travel safer.
Kookesh To Step Down As Sealaska Board Chair
Albert Kookesh is stepping down as chairman of the board of directors for Sealaska, the regional Native Corporation for Southeast Alaska. The company also announced the deadline to apply for its president and CEO position, as Chris McNeil prepares to retire.
After failed override vote, what’s next in the fight over Alaska education funding?
The Republican-led House majority says they’re working on another deal, but is there room to compromise with the bipartisan-majority Senate?
Former Permanent Fund CEO files to run for Juneau mayor
Angela Rodell is facing current Mayor Beth Weldon in the Oct. 1 election. At least 13 other candidates filed to run for assembly and school board.
Murkowski habitat shuffle may be reversed by Palin
The Palin administration may make some changes to the state agency that oversees fish and wildlife habitat. As part of the Department of Natural...
Support Alliance Endorses Sullivan for Senate
U.S. Senate challenger Dan Sullivan has won a rare endorsement from the Alaska Support Industry Alliance. Sen. Mark Begich nets the purse seiners.
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49 Voices: Brandon Hall from Resolution Brewing Company in Anchorage
This week we’re talking with Brandon Hall, the head brewer at Resolution Brewing Company, which opened a few months ago in Anchorage’s Mountain View neighborhood, who first came to Alaska with the Air Force after college.
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Wildfire Season Could be Slow this Summer
Alaska’s wildfire season is expected to be slow this summer.
Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
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Pelican Struggles with Absent Fish Economy: Part III
Today, we conclude a three-part series on the Chichagof Island city of Pelican.