Census Numbers Released for Alaska
Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage
Alaska received its 2010 census numbers today. Overall the state’s population grew, but many areas of rural Alaska...
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.
Arctic Report Card 2022: Rapid climate change brings extreme events to the North
NOAA Administrator Richard Spinrad says the changes are visible in diminished sea ice, plankton blooms, mass seabird die-offs, coastal erosion and damage to Arctic communities.
End of an Era: Blockbuster begins final inventory sales
Inventory sales will continue at the two remaining Blockbusters in Anchorage and Fairbanks through August. Listen now
Yukon Quest: Gatt Wins 4th Title
Canadian musher Hans Gatt won the Yukon Quest this afternoon in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory.
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
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Haines wants to waive dock fees to lure more cruise ships. But will it work?
Haines has the lowest cruise ship docking fee of any Southeast port. The Haines Borough thinks waiving that fee could lure even more ships here. Economists say it’s hard to know if that strategy will work. But industry officials say it could open the door for more ships to take a look at Haines as a destination.
2009 Legislature opens in Juneau
This was a day of formalities in Alaska’s legislature as Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell opened the new legislative session this afternoon.
Dave Donaldson, APRN -...
A beluga from the Beaufort Sea has traveled unusually far south — all the way to Washington state
In the first week of October, The Seattle Times reported a single beluga whale had been sighted in multiple places across Puget Sound — something that hasn’t been seen in the area since the 1940s.
New Alaska water quality rules are coming. Here’s what that could mean for wastewater systems.
Some difficult-to-treat compounds could present costly challenges, said the head of Alaska's largest water system.
Mushers Talk Trail Tunes
Match the Musher with his/her playlist preferences:
1) Justin Savidis
2) Zack Steer
3) Martin Buser
4) Kristy Berington
5) Hugh Neff
A) Van Halen
B) Classic Rock
C) Hobo Jim
D) Michael...
Alaska’s COVID-19 case tally notches up 5; Delegation explains new federal relief measures
Alaska reported five new cases of COVID-19 Monday, bringing the total number of cases to 119, Governor Mike Dunleavy said at an evening press briefing.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Pediatricians in Alaska weigh-in on school reopening. And, Juneau residents gather to support local and national police. Plus, wildfire managers think this year's fire season will remain pretty quiet.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, March 20, 2017
State health commissioner, Rep. Young concerned about health care bill; Citizen scientists monitor North Pole air; Feed Me Hope culinary school teaches skills for life beyond the kitchen; Anchorage Teamsters building break-in results in personal information theft; Never Quit: Being a pararescueman; House reintroduces bill designed to increase rural voting turnout; The Open North American Championship sled dog race comes to a close; Nome Finishers’ Banquet marks end of Iditarod 45 Listen now
Candidate Palin a magnet for public attention
Governor Sarah Palin and the state itself have attracted the attention of the media worldwide since Palin was selected a month ago as McCain’s...
King Resting At Ruby, Competitors Close In
Jeff King is resting at the Yukon river checkpoint of Ruby. The four time Iditarod champion is technically in the lead at this point, but Martin Buser, Aliy Zirkle and Robert Sorlie are closing in, and they’ve already completed their 24 hour layovers. Once teams leave Ruby, they’ll have a chance to take advantage of any remaining speed they have on the flat river miles ahead.
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State cuts could close one Sitka harbor
Sitka will have to close one of its five boat harbors if a state matching-grant program is eliminated. The 10-year-old program funds half the cost of local harbor replacement or repair.
‘Occupy Fairbanks’ Protestors Unable to Camp in Veteran’s Memorial Park
Fairbanks Borough Mayor Luke Hopkins has told members of the Occupy Fairbanks group they can’t camp out in Veteran’s Memorial Park. Members of the local group have been staying at the downtown park for more than a week in solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street movement.
Chickaloon Tribe Plans Protest Against Coal Exploration
Ellen Lockyer, APRN - Anchorage
The Chickaloon Tribe plans a demonstration Thursday against coal exploration in the tribe's traditional use area. Angela Wade is...
Republican Leaders Steer Clear of Obama Event
Noticeably absent from the President’s address today (Thursday) were any of the top Republican office holders from Alaska.
Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage
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Alaskana Pop Art
For this born and raised Alaskan, "Alaskana pop art" is a vehicle for exploring his Alaskan heritage and the modern world at large. This mural installation took place at Anchorage Community Works, a community art and music space in Anchorage, Alaska.