Police Discover Meth Lab Remnants in Downtown Petersburg
Petersburg police say they discovered the remnants of a methamphetamine lab in the woods within downtown. Its one of only two such labs authorities...
Oil Taxes Key Issue In Fairbanks-Area Elections
Candidates for three State Senate seats representing portions of the Fairbanks area are on the Nov. 6 general election ballot. The candidates took questions during a Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce sponsored forum last week, and Alaska’s oil tax was a key issue.
Anchorage Assembly member Tim Steele announces resignation due to ‘serious health issue’
Early this morning, Anchorage Assembly member Tim Steele announced that he would be resigning from his position due to a "serious health issue." Listen now
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016
Alaska's Future campaign urges lawmakers to tap Permanent Fund; Alaska job forecast holds steady despite plunging oil prices; Proposal to boost min. enrollment makes little headway; Rash of car thefts unnerves Anchorage; Juneau weaver adds to family legacy of Chilkat robes; Bronze artist Pat Garley received Governor's Award
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As Legislature Passes Gasline Bill, Feud With Governor Continues
The Alaska Legislature has passed a bill meant to keep Gov. Bill Walker from spending money on an alternate gasline proposal. The action is part of an ongoing power struggle between Republican leadership and the governor over the state’s most high-profile megaproject.
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AK: How genetics changed mush dogs of the past
The huskies running today’s Iditarod bear little resemblance to the bulky sled-dogs Alaskans used to rely on year-round. As breeding programs have refined genetic lines to create dogs designed to excel at the thousand-mile winter-time race, the cost of specialization has been a lack of versatility. Listen now
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Aug. 10, 2018
High-ranking military officials highlight recruitment difficulties in Anchorage visit; Charges pending for three Katmai visitors who approached feeding brown bears; Galvin outraises Young in July; Young has more cash banked; Army Corp to announce record of decision on Donlin; State fire service looks to open partnerships with Native organziations; Could industrial hemp become the next big crop for Alaska?; Native tribes in Ketchikan tell Interior department to keep land-trust program; AK: Annual community dig brings archaeology to life in Kodiak; 49 Voices: Ralph Watkins on Hoonah Listen now
Representative-elect Patkotak says he opposes joining a caucus that seeks cuts to certain rural Alaska programs
Patkotak's position will make it much harder for a majority conservative Republican caucus to form.
House Speaker Adds Agrium to Refinery Assistance Bill
Gov. Sean Parnell’s $150 million-dollar bill to subsidize Alaska’s oil refineries grew to $200 million today, when House Speaker Mike Chenault expanded it to include the Agrium fertilizer plant in Nikiski.
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UAS prof mauled by bear in fair condition
The University of Alaska professor who was mauled by a bear near Haines a couple weeks ago is now in fair condition at Providence Hospital in Anchorage. On April 18, 35-year-old Forest Wagner was attacked by a brown bear sow with at least one cub.
State Rep. Josiah Patkotak resigns after winning North Slope mayor’s race
Patkotak’s resignation opens a vacancy in the Alaska House of Representatives, and Gov. Mike Dunleavy has 30 days to nominate someone to fill the seat.
Eagle River history teacher surprised with $25,000 award
An Eagle High School social studies teacher was a 2017 recipient of the prestigious Milken Education Award. Listen now
Holiday demand empties Food Bank shelves
The holiday season can be stressful, but for many the post-holiday period is even more so. That situation is especially true for the...
After burying Marshall mother, friends and family ask why it took so long to find her
Kimberly Fitka O’Domin was buried in early August, almost two months after she went missing.
Denali Borough COVID-19 spikes shuts down in-person school
Five cases of COVID-19 were reported last week.
Legislators Searching for Ways to Cut Spending on Prison System
Monday, the state Senate and House Finance Subcommittees on Correction are holding a joint hearing on ways to cut what the state spends on its prison system.
It's called "The Smart Justice Summit" and will evaluate methods to solve what Anchorage Democrat Johnny Ellis calls the "prison growth crisis." Ellis is Senate Rules chairman as well as chairman of the Senate subcommittee.
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy sworn in for second term
The Republican last month became the first Alaska governor since Democrat Tony Knowles in 1998 to win back-to-back terms.
Zulkosky organizes meeting to discuss alcohol’s impact on villages
Representative Tiffany Zulkosky is flying back to Bethel for the Cama-i Festival this weekend, and she’s bringing staffers from the governor’s office with her. The group will discuss alcohol’s impact on Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta villages. Listen now
What’s in it for Alaska? Here are 6 things in the federal spending bill
The $1.3 trillion bill has many items of Alaska interest. But two things not in this bill are also of note. Listen now
RUNNING: Lisa Murkowski Debates Joe Miller – Part 2/2
Part 2/2 of a the first debate between incumbent Lisa Murkowski and challenger Joe Miller took place on August 19, 2010 during the...