Climber collapses, dies on Denali
A 51-year-old climber died on Denali Friday evening after collapsing at the summit.
Eli Menaker, APRN - Anchorage
LISTEN: First Presbyterian rings bells to honor 200,000 COVID-19 deaths in America
The national COVID-19 death count crossed 200,000 last month. Social distancing and quarantine protocols have made it difficult to gather to mourn as a community, but yesterday, First Presbyterian Church of Anchorage held a short outdoor ceremony to recognize the huge death toll of the ongoing pandemic.
Truthfulness of oil company tax ads under scrutiny
The rhetoric is heating up on both sides of the oil tax debate with exactly one week until the start of the state legislature's...
Conoco Boss: New Investment Likely If Tax Structure Changes
Associated Press
The chairman and chief executive officer of ConocoPhillips says his company stands ready to invest substantially in Alaska to increase petroleum...
Zenn (zero emissions, no noise!) cars come to Kodiak
A couple of unique cars rolled off the Sampson barge in Kodiak Tuesday and their owner would love to see more of them plying...
Alaskans Rally to Support ‘Choose Respect’ Campaign
Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage and Casey Kelly, KTOO – Juneau
Alaskans in more than 60 communities held marches today to support Governor...
Alaska Exceeds Canadian Chinook Escapement Goal, Decline Remains a Mystery
The Yukon River Chinook salmon run is nearly complete according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. It’s the first time in roughly eight years that escapement goals lined out in a treaty between Alaska and Canada have been met.
Making of a Refuge: Jute Bay to Amber Bay
After passage of the Alaska Lands Act in 1980, biologist Edgar Bailey and volunteer Nina Faust surveyed a 200-mile section of the Alaska Peninsula coast from Jute Bay to Amber Bay, checking almost all the bays and nearly all of the islands along the way.
Today, USFWS does not let personnel do surveys in this fashion as it is considered too dangerous.
Learn more.
Feds likely to permit survey work for King Cove road, nominee says
A Biden administration nominee says the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is likely to allow a road corridor survey in the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge this summer.
Troopers shoot and kill man as Ester standoff ends in confrontation
Matthew Heller, 54, had placed sandbags around his home Wednesday before he aimed a firearm at troopers who shot him.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Wildland firefighting efforts ramp up as Alaska approaches 2.4 million acres burned this summer. Also, how the state saw some of its driest June weather on record. And Alaska Public Media embarks on an effort to engage on elections.
Sitka schools cut calories
All’s well in the Sitka School district, thanks to a major effort to reduce soda vending, unhealthy snacks, and a tradition of donut fund...
Permanent Fund bosses vote to defy Alaska Legislature, keep Anchorage office
One dissenting member of the board of trustees warned that the vote could cause "a fight" with the Legislature.
Alaska Senate approves new PFD payout formula, but final action remains distant
The Senate’s bill is equivalent to about $1,300 this year, and the amount could grow in the future if lawmakers find additional revenue.
Legislature updates Silver Hand program
Legislation to update a program that certifies Alaska Native artwork has passed both chambers of the state legislature and is awaiting Governor Sarah Palin’s...
Confused about Alaska’s budget? You’re not alone. Here are 10 things to know.
Between budgets passing and parts being vetoed, the reverse sweep and a divided Legislature, it can be a confusing time. But there are some essential facts that may be helpful to keep in mind.
University of Alaska extends comment period for proposed timber sale near Haines, Klukwan
The University of Alaska on Monday, April 9 announced they are extending the deadline for comment on a controversial timber sale near Haines and Klukwan by 10 more days, until May 7. Listen now
Longtime fishing guides and King Salmon residents buy Bear Trail Lodge
The Bear Trail Lodge in King Salmon is now fully owned and operated by Nanci Morris Lyon and Heath Lyon. The couple has been guiding fishing trips in Bristol Bay for decades. Listen now
Woman Charged In Anchorage Homicide
A woman was charged with second degree homicide Friday night after she called police and said she had accidentally shot a man in a south Anchorage home.
Washington opens criminal investigation into walrus deaths
The federal government has opened a criminal investigation into the death of 25 Pacific walrus found on an isolated northwest Alaska beach. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service spokeswoman Crystal Leonetti says agency investigators have not returned from the site at Cape Lisburne but that the case is now in the hands of the U.S. Attorney office.