Why Alaska’s COVID-19 airport screening lines might be skipped or unstaffed
A nurse consultant with the Division of Public Health says that testers will often leave their posts if there are no out-of-state flights scheduled to arrive.
Federal government moves toward Cook Inlet oil lease sale
The federal government has released a draft environmental impact statement on an oil and gas lease sale in Cook Inlet, tentatively scheduled for late 2021, a process conservationists say is rushed.
Last year’s seabird bycatch toll was lower than average, but so was fishing effort, report says
Bycatch, the incidental catch of untargeted species in commercial fisheries, is not just about salmon or crab. Seabirds are also caught and killed unintentionally in fishing gear.
Live From Lincoln Center: Josh Groban
Classical crossover star Josh Groban performs selections from his 2013 album "All That Echoes" in this concert from the Allen Room at Lincoln Center.
TV: Friday, April 12 @ 9:30 p.m.
State Offering Grants to Help Combat Domestic Violence
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
The State of Alaska is offering grants to rural areas as part of the state’s initiative against domestic violence. ...
BP moves to exit Alaska, relinquishing role as operator of Prudhoe Bay
One of Alaska's "Big Three" oil companies is stepping away from its major role in the state. BP is leaving its position as the company that oversees Prudhoe Bay.
Destemming Currants (and other Berries)
I went out with the boys and picked 10 lbs of red currants the other day to make my annual batch of currant-raspberry mead.
I was dreading cleaning all those berries, then a simply idea dawned on me.
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Senator Stevens weighs in on economic stimulus proposal
Yesterday, the White House and U-S House leaders announced an economic stimulus plan. Senator Ted Stevens gave his evaluation of the proposal today.
Joel Southern,...
New federal Arctic strategy lacks focus on issues local to Alaska
The federal government rolled out a new Arctic strategy this month, a move welcomed by the Alaska congressional delegation. But it's unclear what it means for residents back in Alaska.
Government Seeks Delay on Seal Status Decision
The federal government is seeking a six-month delay for deciding whether two seals that depend on sea ice should be listed as a threatened species because of climate warming.
Industry Says U.S. Fish Law Works Well in Alaska
The Magnuson-Stevens Act, the 1976 law that governs fishing in the Bering Sea, Gulf of Alaska and other federal waters, is up for reauthorization in Congress. In past revisions, sectors of the Alaska industry squared off against each other. This time, the industry is mostly united in praising the law. But some of Alaska’s non-commercial fishermen say their needs aren’t getting enough attention.
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LISTEN: Distance education looks different across Alaska. How are students doing?
Many families have low or no internet connection available in their homes, so how well does remote teaching work and what might it portend for the start of classes in the fall?
Election officials feared the worst. Here’s why baseless claims haven’t fueled chaos.
So far, election deniers' chatter has not yet incited the chaos that many had feared would ensue, stoked by a mythos of election fraud that is now a core belief in much of the GOP.
Moore Still Leading Yukon Quest Field
Allen Moore is still leading the Yukon Quest. He left the Braeburn checkpoint late this afternoon, followed by Hugh Neff less than 45 minutes later.
Feds will pay millions for Native care neglect
The Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation has settled its on-going lawsuit with the Indian Health Services.
Angela Denning-Barnes, KYUK - Bethel
As mushers race to Nome, a Chicago educator will teach on the trail
The Iditarod trail won't be full of just mushers: a teacher will be following along as part of a yearly program. Listen now
UAF Gets Stimulus Boost
The rural arm of the University of Alaska Fairbanks is getting a boost from federal grant money. Some $2 million from the U.S. Department...
Governor Palin Rejects Stimulus Funds
The Governor today followed through on hints she has made in the past that the federal stimulus package is too restrictive on future state...
60 new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend, Seward reports 10
25 of the cases were reported in Anchorage
Explosive suicide drones rock Ukraine’s capital, hitting residential buildings
Explosions rang out across Ukraine's capital early Monday, a week after nationwide strikes rocked the city for the first time since June.