Legislators Make the Rounds in DC
A third of Alaska’s legislators are in Washington D-C right now for meetings about energy issues. They’re attending the annual conference of the...
Urban Gardening In Anchorage
Today, we’re urban gardening. The time to garden is now, and Anchorage resident Tikaan Galbreath can’t wait to dig into his soil.
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Medical Examiners Work To ID Body Found Near Coastal Trail
Medical examiners are working to identify a body found near the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail in Anchorage on Monday. Anchorage Police Department Spokesman, Lieutenant Dave Parker says a person using the trail spotted the body in a heavily wooded area between the paved trail and Cook Inlet, just before 3 p.m. Monday afternoon.
Juneau School Board decides to keep previously approved school closure plan
The plan puts seventh and eighth grades at Thunder Mountain High School and ninth through 12th grades at Juneau-Douglas High School.
Quintillion plans to deliver fiber optic cable, high-speed internet by early 2017
After delays last year, Quintillion Networks has an update on the fiber optic cable project that will bring high-speed internet to western Alaska.
Federal Agencies Working to Deal With High Suicide Rates in Alaska
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
Federal agencies that deal with Alaska Native health issues want to hear from Alaskans about preventing suicide. Alaska...
Bronson administration to close Centennial campground and move homeless residents into rec centers
Officials say transportation will be provided to bring homeless campers to either the Spenard or Fairview rec centers, which are set to be converted into emergency shelters starting Sep. 29.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016
Legislators, candidates and party officials respond to campaign finance reports; Murkowski, Sullivan resign GOP posts after denouncing Trump; workers hopeful as Agrium takes steps to reopen its Kenai Peninsula plant; hoping for jobs and lower fuel costs, an Alaska Native Corporation explores for gas; tribe explores 'self-determination' options in downtown Craig; Fairbanks discusses changing the name of an elementary school; ferry storage costs close to a half-million dollars; Alaska Women Speak and growing with the times Listen Now
Urban gatherers find free salads outside their doors
Looking for salad ingredients? Want a new type of tea? No need to head to the store, just look outside your door--even if you live in the middle of the city. Some Anchorage residents are urban gatherers.
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Violent crimes increase in Anchorage
A recent national survey on crime showed Anchorage posting a sizeable increase in reported violent crimes between 2005 and 2006. But do those...
Mushers celebrate the 50th running of the Iditarod | Alaska Insight
The five-decade history of the Iditarod is a story filled with adventure, skill, triumph and lots of change, and it's best told by those who have experienced it, firsthand.
Russian Tanker Renda Returns To Dutch Harbor For Repairs
Five hours into its journey north, the Renda turned around and returned to Dutch Harbor for repairs. About 10 miles north of port, State Marine Pilot Captain Pete Garay reported a mechanical issue after observing the tanker moving slower than expected in rough weather, averaging around three knots.
Alaska Native leader and former Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott dies at 77
Byron Mallott, the Alaska Native leader who served as lieutenant governor under former Gov. Bill Walker, died unexpectedly at age 77.
Pollock Quota Likely to Fall
The 2010 pollock quota is highly likely to decrease again
this year by at least two thousand metric tons, down to 813 thousand.
Scientists presented data...
Earthquake Hits Anchorage Area
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
A sharp earthquake shook the Anchorage area at 1:24 this afternoon. Seismologists at the University of Alaska in Fairbanks...
Late Journalist Honored By Fishermen’s Group
The United Fishermen of Alaska has inducted the late journalist Bob Tkacz into its Hall of Fame.
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Soldotna solar installation set to go online this summer
The 600-panel array will be able to fully power the Whistle Hill business complex east of Soldotna when weather permits.
Amid COVID-19 surge in Y-K Delta, health officials call for lockdowns, school closures
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is recommending that 19 villages in the region enter lockdown and that all schools close their doors to in-person classes.
Ted Stevens briefs reporters in Anchorage but won't talk about his trial
Senator Ted Stevens met with Alaska reporters today to outline money coming to the state for a wide range of military preparedness issues. Stevens...
Valdez developer jumping through local hoops to pursue ski resort
The idea of a ski resort in Valdez has attracted considerable community support, but it's been slow going to get it approved by the...