Chum meets chum on the Yukon
The Yukon River’s two chum runs are meeting up this week. The summer chum run is winding down and the fall chum run is...
Grant allows Safe Harbour to double its services for Anchorage homeless
Tuesday night Alaska's only nonprofit hotel for homeless families and disabled individuals took a big step toward doubling its services. Without debate the Anchorage...
Arctic ice cores may hold secrets about climate
Super deep ice cores drilled in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge promise new perspective on climate shift. The University of Alaska Fairbanks project involved...
Analyzing ballot measure 4
When Alaskans go to the polls in August to vote in the primary election they will also decide the fate of ballot measure number...
Safe Harbor's expansion picks up another $450K
At Tuesday night's Anchorage Assembly meeting, Alaska's only nonprofit hotel for homeless families and disabled individuals received a big boost in its efforts to...
NPR-A petroleum lease sale set for October
The Bush administration plans an oil and gas lease sale in the northeastern part of the National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska (NPR-A) this October.
Steve...
Dutch Harbor hosting Shell Oil research vessels
Shell Oil is using Dutch Harbor as a staging ground for its research in the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas.
Anne Hillman, KIAL - Unalaska
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Candidate Begich calling for national middle class tax relief
Mark Begich released his plans for reducing the nation's tax burden on middle class Americans.
Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau
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Federal election Q2 filings are in: Begich raised more than $1 million
Second quarter Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings for candidates running for federal office were due yesterday. The report period covers contributions and expenses from...
Gas-electric hybrid buses headed to Denali; emissions expected to drop 90%
Visitors to Denali National Park will soon have an energy-efficient way to travel through the nature preserve.
Eli Menaker, APRN - Anchorage
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South Kenai counselors calling for expanded mental health care
In Homer, licensed care providers and counselors are seeing an increase in the need for behavioral and mental health care.
Emily Schwing, KBBI - Homer
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Citizens Advisory Commission on Federal Lands to re-open in Fairbanks
A state commission aimed at helping Alaskans mediate disputes with federal land managers will be headquartered in Fairbanks.
Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
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Anchorage reverses course on I/M testing requirements
Anchorage's vehicle emissions/maintenance test will continue.
Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage
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M/V Susitna ferry will serve Anchorage, Mat-Su and Tyonek
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough has signed a memorandum of agreement with the village of Tyonek to provide ferry service between the Cook Inlet village and...
Winter Southeast ferry schedule to include significant changes
The new winter ferry schedule will be out in a few weeks. It will reflect changes to Bellingham, Sitka, Lynn Canal and Tenakee sailings.
Ed...
Red salmon surge leads to higher Copper River dipnet limits
A surge of red salmon moving up the Copper River has allowed the Department of Fish and Game to liberalize fishing for dip netters...
Anchorage Assembly backs I/M testing
Anchorage's vehicle emissions test will continue. Last night in a split vote, the Anchorage assembly repealed an ordinance ending the program on December...
ExxonMobil argues against paying interest on punitive damages
The Anchorage Daily News is reporting ExxonMobil corporation says it should not have to pay $488 million in interest on the punitive damages awarded...
Exxon Mobil says it intends to develop disputed Pt. Thompson field
Exxon Mobil has also said it intends to move ahead with work at the disputed gas field known as Point Thomson. The company has...
BP unveils new directional drilling technology
Petroleum has announced it will begin developing the Liberty oil field using new drilling technology that BP Alaska spokesman Steve Reinhart says will enable...