Aleutian excavations revealing ancient homes housing up to 300 people
People began populating the eastern Aleutians 9,000 years ago and continued heading west over the next 6,000 years. Remnants of their ancient -- and...
University of Alaska accepting $1 million from Chevron
The University of Alaska (UA) announced yesterday that the oil company Chevron is giving the university $1 million in two $500,000 gifts.
Mike Mason, KBBI...
UAF enrollment falling on fears of winter fuel costs
High energy costs and concern about the upcoming winter are affecting enrollment at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). Tim Barnett, Vice Chancellor for...
Alaska weatherization program facing backlog of applicants
An office set up in Fairbanks to provide information on state energy efficiency and assistance programs is getting heavy interest. The Portal on...
Beaufort Sea survey finding fish moving north to Arctic waters
Fisheries biologists are back from a month-long trip to study fish species in the Beaufort Sea. They were looking at what types of fish...
North Slope Alaskans on the lookout for growing walrus haul-out numbers
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is asking North Slope residents to be on the lookout for walrus hauling out on shore. At this...
Reports say FBI recorded more than 100 phone conversations with Ted Stevens
Attorneys for Senator Ted Stevens say the FBI recorded more than 100 of the Republican lawmaker's phone conversations. Jurors could hear those calls later...
Governor Palin keeps a low profile at Republican convention
Republican National Convention got into full swing in St. Paul, Minnesota today after being largely on hold yesterday as hurricane Gustav hit Louisiana. President...
29 Alaska delegates ready for Republican convention
29 Alaskans are attending the Convention in St. Paul. Former State Legislator Nick Stepovich of Fairbanks is one of them. Stepovich says the selection...
Mixed reviews for Palin from fish country
When she ran for Governor in 2006, Palin received broad support from the state’s fishing industry. She touted herself as a commercial fisherman, having...
Aleutian volcano makes dramatic topographical changes
When Kasatochi volcano erupted last month, it did more than release massive clouds of ash and sulfur – it remade the face of the...
Regulatory Commission of Alaska bucks Bush administration
State regulators last week declined to adopt the Bush administration's system for allowing people who generate their own electricity to sell it back into...
Petersburg airport to close for reconstruction
Petersburg’s airport is set to shut down for up to a month next spring. That will mean passengers and freight will have to travel...
Alaska Natives speak out on statehood anniversary
First Alaskans Institute, an Alaska Native advocacy organization is holding a series of statewide discussions on the impacts of statehood to Alaska Native people....
Anchorage's racial diversity discussion continues
The city's multi-clutural relationships will take center stage tomorrow night at the East High School auditorium with the second Dialogue on Race and Diversity...
Talk of Alaska: Sarah Palin
Alaskans are watching their governor run for Vice President of the United States. Some are cheering, some think she should have stayed here and...
VP pick Palin announces daughter’s pregnancy, requests privacy
Governor Sarah Palin and her husband Todd announced today that their 17 year old daughter, Bristol, is five months pregnant. The McCain campaign says...
Republican convention delayed, Palin working on speech
The Republican National Convention got underway today in a shortened session as hurricane Gustav hit Louisiana. Tom Scheck is a reporter covering the convention...
Palin hires lawyer to handle Monegan/Wooten investigation matters
Governor Palin has hired a private lawyer to defend her in the investigation over the firing of Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan. The Legislature...
Did Sarah Palin flip-flop on ‘Bridge to Nowhere’ for campaign gain?
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin briefly put a controversial Ketchikan bridge back into the national spotlight as she became the Republican vice presidential candidate Friday.
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