State Department to hear transboundary mine concerns
U.S. State Department officials are in Southeast Alaska this week to talk about transboundary mines. The Environmental Protection Agency also has sent representatives. Listen now
Alaska grammar nerds, rejoice! The Grammar Table is here.
Ellen Jovin is a language teacher, author of the book "Rebel With a Clause" and, literally, the woman behind the Grammar Table, where she sits awaiting grammar and general language questions from passersby.
Matt Salisbury is the No. 4 candidate in Alaska’s U.S. House voting. Who is he?
After primary election day, Salisbury was in line to join Mary Peltola, Nick Begich and Nancy Dahlstrom in Alaska’s final four.
Promise and Hazards of Arctic Oil Outlined at D.C. Forum
With two of Shell’s rigs now crossing the Pacific in hopes of drilling in the Chukchi Sea this summer, officials and energy experts gathered at a forum in Washington this week to review the rewards and challenges ahead for Arctic oil development. Jan Mares, an energy policy advisor, says the prize is within the industry’s technical reach.
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Two Interior Energy Project proposals under consideration
The Interior Energy Project remains focused on getting natural gas to the region at long targeted price point. IEP team leader Bob Shefchik says proposals being considered from 2 vying project partners would provide gas to customers at a price equivalent to 2 dollar heating oil.
Alaska House nears vote on big increase for public school maintenance statewide
The House Finance Committee approved the most school maintenance funding since 2011.
Whale researchers express deep concern over Hilcorp’s seismic survey
Hilcorp is using air guns to explore the lower Cook Inlet for oil and gas — but some researchers say it will cause irreversible damage to whales and other marine wildlife.
Southwest Alaska fire evacuees start returning home, but changing climate presents lingering risks
People who evacuated are returning to a home that’s seeing ever-increasing effects of climate change.
Grunwald murderer, 12 others charged with smuggling drugs into Alaska prisons
Dominic Johnson, serving 99 years for David Grunwald's death, is among 11 inmates and two visitors indicted on charges of promoting contraband.
Game Board Votes Down Bear Snaring Proposal
The state game board voted down a bear snaring proposal before adjourning from a week-long meeting in Fairbanks Friday. The state proposal, which would have allowed black bear trapping in areas of the interior, to reduce predation of moose, was unanimously rejected by the board.
Mat-Su Salvation Army gets $1200 gold coin in red kettle
An anonymous donor dropped a gold coin, which the Salvation Army says is worth $1,251, into the kettle at the Three Bears store on Knik-Goose Bay Road in Knik.
'Papa' Pilgrim dies in Anchorage prison
One of Alaska's most high profile prison inmates has died. Robert Hale, better known as Papa Pilgrim, passed away at the Anchorage Correction Complex...
Haines residents could weigh in on divisive dock project
Mayor Tom Morphet said he wants an advisory vote to make sure “50 percent plus one of the community” is on board with how to rebuild the Lutak Dock.
Alaska Airlines Showcases Q-400
Alaska Airlines is showing off an aircraft it plans to start using in the state next year. The Bombardier Q-400 is scheduled for use on Fairbanks-Anchorage and Kodiak- Anchorage routes, where the 76-seat twin prop plane will replace or augment current service with larger 737 jets.
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Proposed legislation to criminalize police sexual contact with sex workers during investigations
Law enforcement officers in Alaska can legally have sexual contact with people they are investigating for crimes. Proposed legislation seeks to change that. A new survey shows that most Alaskans didn't know the practice was legal and do not support it. Listen now
Murder investigation underway at Excursion Inlet
A remote Southeast community was the scene of an alleged homicide on Sunday. Download Audio
Bush Carriers Keep A Close Eye on Aviation Safety
Hageland Aviation, part of Ravn Air Group, has established an innovative control system that monitors all flights in an effort to ensure safe travel.
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Three now in running for Alaska’s lone Congressional seat
Greg Fitch, founder of the Juneau-based Mental Health Consumer Action Network, has filed to run for Republican Don Young’s seat in Congress.
49 Voices: Anthony Gurule
This week we're talking to Anthony Gurule, who's been butchering meat for more than a decade. His first job in Alaska was at the AC Store in Barrow.
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Police continue search for missing Nome woman last seen in August
Florence Okpealuk went missing from Nome over two months ago. But the Nome Police Department isn’t ready to let the case go cold yet.