Forest Service Announces Large Timber Sale On Prince Of Wales Island
A large timber sale in the Tongass National Forest called Big Thorne was announced Monday, combining old and second growth areas of Prince of Wales Island.
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Fuel vault likely led to oil spill at Anchorage’s University Lake
The popular off-leash dog park remains closed as cleanup continues.
Peltola defies party with votes on border enforcement and arms for Israel
Alaska's congresswoman voted with Republicans on border bills and to prevent the Biden administration from halting aid to Israel.
Fairbanks Meets Deadline for Redistricting Challenge
Lawsuits have been filed challenging Alaska’s redistricting plan. The deadline to sue over the state board developed voting district map was Wednesday, and challenges are coming from Fairbanks.
Hope, hesitancy as first vaccine shipments grow near for Alaska
Providers charged with giving the vaccine say they’re eager to use the first doses to protect their front-line workers. But they also say workers are hesitant about being among the first to receive doses on a nationwide scale, and add that the first shipment will do little to ease the current demands of the pandemic.
State Lifts Burn Ban, OKs Fireworks Before the 4th
State officials lifted bans today on open burning and use of fireworks for most of Alaska. They cited a decrease in fire danger due to recent cool and rainy weather and requests by members of the public to allow cookouts, campfires and pyrotechnics for this weekend’s July 4th celebrations.
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Congress Still Has No Deal for National Debt, Partial FAA Shutdown Imminent
Congress is gone for the weekend even though there’s no deal to avoid defaulting on the national debt. It also left without extending a bill for the Federal Aviation Administration, causing a partial shutdown of the FAA Friday night.
Lawmakers split on Health and Social Services budget changes
Differences between lawmakers are emerging on how deeply to cut the state budget. Listen now
Alaska municipal leaders weigh in on stimulus package
Municipal leaders in Alaska are hoping that the federal stimulus package will fund local projects. But that’s creating a conflict between some officials and...
In lawsuit, groups ask for ‘Roadless Rule’ protection restored to the Tongass
A coalition of Southeast Alaska tribes, fishermen and environmentalists argue the to exempt the Tongass from the Clinton-era Roadless Rule disregarded overwhelming opposition from Alaskans for the sake of a few hundred timber jobs.
Disaster Policy Cabinet Meets on Seafoods Plant
The state Disaster Policy Cabinet has met to discuss a crisis at the Pelican Seafoods Plant. Flooding damaged the plant's water supply in...
These American birds and dozens more will be renamed, to remove human monikers
The American Ornithological Society has vowed to change the English names of all bird species named after people, or deemed offensive or exclusionary.
King, First In To Ruby, Leads Iditarod
Jeff King was the first Iditarod musher to reach the Yukon River, pulling into Ruby at 3:08 this morning after the 100...
Visiting Alaska, Canada’s Ambassador to the US talks border, Russia and about being the first woman in the role
As ambassador during the pandemic, Kirsten Hillman says a major focus for her and her team has been on Canada's unique relationship with the U.S., especially with the countries' shared border.
Judge sides with Jewell in dispute over exploration plan
A federal judge has sided with Interior Secretary Sally Jewell over whether Jewell must approval exploration plans meeting certain requirements for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Marijuana Control Board nominee draws fire from industry
Alaskans working in the state’s marijuana industry flooded a Senate hearing with criticism of a nominee who has a history of taking anti-cannabis positions.
King Salmon Return to Yukon Disappointing
The weak return of king salmon to the Yukon River has resulted in another fishing restriction.
Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
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After years of loss, state economists forecast modest job growth in 2019
In 2019, state economists think Alaska could finally start gaining a modest amount of jobs.
Alaska’s Mount Edgecumbe volcano shows more signs of reawakening, scientists say
The Alaska Volcano Observatory is planning to install additional instruments on Southeast Alaska’s most prominent volcano.
Allen Moore Wins Copper Basin 300
Two Rivers musher Allen Moore has won the Copper Basin 300 for the third year in a row. This is Moore’s sixth overall win in the mid-distance sled dog race.