2 climbers stranded for days in snow cave near Denali summit
The climbers, who have awaited aid since Tuesday, signaled rescue crews from a snow cave late Wednesday that their transmitter was dying.
New Satellite Dish Allows UAF To Expand NASA Work
A new satellite dish will allow the University of Alaska Fairbanks to expand its work for NASA. The 11-meter dish on the campus’s west ridge will replace an older smaller one on the roof of the Elvey building. Alaska Satellite facility deputy director Scott Arko says the upgraded dish will provide the UAF, NASA funded center more transmission capacity.
Murkowski, Cantwell Bill Pushes For Icebreakers
U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell of Washington and Lisa Murkowski have introduced a bill that would allow the Coast Guard to build as many as six heavy icebreakers.
Okmok volcano throws ash 60 miles from evacuated Umnak Island
Image of the eruption of Okmok, taken Sunday, July 13 by flight attendant Kelly Reeves during Alaska Airlines flights 160 and 161.
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A Beautiful Journey Profiles Daisy Deminteiff
Most of us appreciate the skill of Alaska Native basket makers, but far fewer are aware of the knowledge needed to collect and prepare...
NPR reporter Corey Flintoff on his Alaskan beginnings
If you're a dedicated public radio listener than the dulcet tones of long time journalist Corey Flintoff are familiar to you. Flintoff retired in October after 27 years with NPR. Listen Now
Palin to Leave Office on Sunday
Gov. Sarah Palin's resignation becomes official on Sunday.
Rosemarie Alexander, KTOO - Juneau
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No budget by July means no ferry service
All state ferries will stop sailing by early July if the Legislature fails to reach a budget deal. The Alaska Marine Highway System’s plans are among dozens of state service cuts announced Monday by the Walker administration.
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The Jan. 6 committee holds its fourth hearing today. Here’s what we know
The members of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol will focus on former President Donald Trump's attempts to pressure state officials to overturn the 2020 presidential election at their fourth hearing on Tuesday afternoon.
Some Anchorage businesses already have sexual orientation protection
Tomorrow evening the Anchorage Assembly continues its public hearing regarding a proposed anti-discrimination ordinance that would protect gay and lesbians. If passed, the ordinance...
Lawmakers weigh whether to reduce or acknowledge rights of growing Alaska homeless population
As the state’s major cities scramble to house people, advocates say Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s protest bill would further criminalize the homeless.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Aug. 21, 2017
Potential initiatives would enshrine Medicaid expansion, ACA provisions in state law; Gov. Walker and Lt. Gov. Mallott officially register for reelection run; Meet the machine handling Anchorage's next election; Alaska Airlines pilots picket at airport over contract negotiations; Oil company sues over Alaska’s beleaguered cash-for-credits program; Naknek man killed after falling overboard on Lake Aleknagik; Quinhagak commercial fishermen struggle after two years without a buyer; Sitkans take to the skies to take in the eclipse Listen now
After 16 years with unpumped sewage, Red Devil citizens try to reestablish government
Red Devil can’t get funding together to pump its tanks or to dig a lagoon because it doesn’t have any entities to act as recipients on the community’s behalf.
U.S. Arctic Research Commission Meets In Bethel
The U.S. Arctic Research Commission is in Bethel for their 100th meeting. The Commission is an independent federal agency that helps plan arctic research goals on the national level.
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Sealaska dividends boosted by other corporations’ oil and zinc earnings
Sealaska says its businesses are making more money and helping boost shareholder dividends. But much of the payout comes from other corporations’ resource earnings. Listen now
HistoryMakers to document diversity of Alaska African Americans as part of national project
Documenting the rich diversity of the lives of African Americans is the mission of a national group called The Historymakers. Videographers are in Alaska this week for the first time to capture the stories of 11 Alaskans. Listen now
Going Green: Business Opportunities and Challenges
KSKA Public Radio is proud to present Joel Makower's recent Anchorage speech on the business rewards and challenges of "going green."
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Sexual assault survivors advocate for change in Nome and statewide | Alaska Insight
The high rates of sexual assault and violence against women in Alaska are long-standing problems. In Nome, survivors have been speaking out about how law enforcement has handled assault cases in the community.
Alaska lawmakers release draft harassment policy
The draft is modeled on Oregon’s policy, which is more detailed than the current version, adopted in 2000. Listen now
Seasonal workers laid off by pandemic get to work improving local trails in Juneau
The Depression-era style program has already got started on trail-improvement projects around Juneau.