Covenant House seeks to help prevent sexual crimes
Covenant House, a youth shelter in Anchorage, aims to protect young people from human trafficking, but the facility used to inadvertently contribute to the problem. Now, they’re helping solve it. And it all starts with a door. Download Audio
Caribou Hills fire growing, but now 61% contained and away from occupied areas
The Caribou Hills fire that has been burning for more than a week in the interior of the western Kenai Peninsula is now 61%...
Doc Martin: Gentlemen Prefer
Martin is appalled to find his first surgery full of people enjoying a cup of tea and a biscuit – a practice inherited from his predecessor – but with no medical problems.
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Ice Goes Out For Nenana Ice Classic
The ice went out on the Tanana River at Nenana at 7:39 Monday evening, according to Cherrie Forness of the Nenana Ice Classic.
Juneau’s animal shelter has too many cats
The town’s shelter is asking people to consider taking in a new family member — temporarily or forever — and urging people to spay and neuter the cats they already have.
Consultant hired to help recommend Medicaid reforms
The state health department has hired a consultant to help recommend next steps as the administration plans to implement Medicaid expansion and looks to make further changes to the existing Medicaid program.
Troopers stop active search for missing Togiak woman
Kelly Coopchiak, 25, had been fishing with her uncle on the Nushagak River before leaving alone in her uncle’s boat. She was reported missing Oct. 9.
Bethel Cab Driver Found Dead
A Bethel cab driver went missing earlier this week, and was later found dead.
Money Sent to Help Rural Alaska Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is giving $200,000 in grant money to an organization that will help farmers in rural Alaska.
All seven resolutions passed on final day of Elders and Youth conference
Through simple voice votes, delegates at the 2017 Elders and Youth Conference passed all seven of the resolutions brought to the floor. Listen now
Walker seeks to deepen trade ties with China
In a press conference in Anchorage on Monday, March 5, Governor Walker detailed trade trip and other opportunities for partnership with China. Listen now
Juneau kindergartners play paper violins as part of music and Lingít language program
A leader of the Juneau program says it gives teachers an opportunity to make their curriculum more place-based and more reflective of Lingít culture.
National Group Supports ANWR Development
One of the largest bipartisan groups of state elected officials will campaign in favor of petroleum development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Seeking solutions for tribal health care funding in southeast
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium hopes the coming change in the nation’s administration will improve the funding picture for tribal health care. SEARHC CEO...
Slow oil leak discovered on trans-Alaska pipeline
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. and state authorities are responding to a slow leak of crude oil discovered in a buried section of the 800-mile trans-Alaska pipeline.
FCC Commissioner to visit Unalaska during state broadband tour
Commissioner Brendan Carr will arrive Monday night and spend about 24 hours on the island to learn about the broadband challenges facing rural Alaska. Listen now
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Nov. 2, 2015
Video shows Sitka teen hog-tied, tasered repeatedly in Sitka jail; Alternate suspect Jason Wallace testifies at Fairbanks 4 hearing; SecDef talks to Fairbanks servicemen on drawdown, suicide; With icy roads afoot, APD responds to 87 collisions; Museum of the Aleutians reopens; Director reprimanded; Sitka keeps Alaska Bulk Water afloat with 6th contract extension; In Juneau, Filipino community stays connected over radio waves
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Dunleavy aide who ran campaign against ranked choice voting returns to lead ‘statehood defense’
Brett Huber, a former top aide to Alaska GOP Gov. Mike Dunleavy, has returned to the governor's office after running last year's campaign against the ballot measure that instituted ranked choice voting and other overhauls to the state's election system.
Alaska congressional delegation details benefits of federal infrastructure law to state lawmakers
Alaska’s congressional delegation told state lawmakers that the state has a unique opportunity to take advantage of the recently passed federal infrastructure law.
Miller to Supply Missing Emails
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
Joe Miller plans to supply missing emails from his time as Fairbanks Borough attorney. Miller spokesman Randy DeSoto tells the...