Gas property tax dispute costs Kenai Peninsula Borough
Both the borough and natural gas company HEX are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars in a Cook Inlet tax dispute.
Pierce confirms he’s staying in Alaska governor’s race after running mate drops out
Republican candidate Charlie Pierce is being sued by a former assistant for sexual harassment.
Steller sea lion numbers improving in southeast, declining in Aleutians
The National Marine Fisheries Service has issued its final recovery plan for Alaska's long-troubled population of Steller sea lions and it includes good news...
Beluga whales swam up the Kuskokwim River to Bethel and scientists want samples of them
In an unusual event, a pair of beluga whales swam about 60 miles up the Kuskokwim River to Bethel. After word got out, boaters pursued the belugas and took at least one of them. Now, an official is working to collect samples of the animal to better understand where it came from.
The Alaska Roadless Rule decision is moving along. Some tribal governments say it’s moving too fast.
The Organized Village of Kake says the timeline has felt rushed for a decision that could have a major impact on rural Southeast Alaska.
Comment period on Endangered Species change extended to Oct 15
The Bush Administration has extended the comment period for its proposed revision of the Endangered Species Act. The deadline for the public to weigh...
New protections for LGBTQ individuals unanimously approved in Ketchikan
The ordinance came up for vote following a controversy over a flower shop that refused to sell to a same sex wedding.
Stimulus Money Heads to Alaska Communities
As the governor and legislators wrangle over what to do with some of the federal stimulus dollars, other pots of stimulus money are heading...
AK: Bees
This week on AK... bees.
We've all seen them, fat and fuzzy, zigzagging from flower to flower in a seemingly erratic flight to somewhere. Bumblebees were so named for their clumsy trip from bud to bud, not to mention their signature sound, like tiny buzzsaws.
Natural Gas One Step Closer to Anchor Point
At their meeting in Homer Tuesday night, members of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly voted to approve a USAD – or Utility Special Assessment District –to finance distribution lines throughout the town.
Paul, who loves to sing
It’s not surprising given his name. Paul is part of the the Beatles litter and he’s named after Paul McCartney.
Begich discusses campaign viability, ‘path forward’
Democratic candidate for Alaska Governor Mark Begich said, like many Alaskans, he was surprised by Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott’s abrupt resignation and withdrawal from the campaign. Listen now
49 Voices: Xavior Love of Anchorage
This week we're hearing from Xavior Love in Anchorage. Love is an aspiring actor from Bartlett High school. He also works part time at a movie theater. Listen now
Troopers Investigate 2 Deaths in Shageluk
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel has deployed health care workers to the village of Shageluk where Alaska State Troopers are investigating two deaths.
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Remembering Rosealee Walker’s impact on Alaskan politics
Memorial services were held today in Baltimore, Maryland for long-time Alaska resident Rosalee Walker, who died Thanksgiving Day.
Rosemarie Alexander, KTOO - Juneau
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Kodiak investigators seize $656K in fentanyl, heroin, meth bust
Two people were arrested in Kodiak, with 11,457 blue fentanyl pills, 3.15 pounds of crystal meth, 89 grams of tar heroin, five handguns and $58,722 in cash confiscated.
Lawmakers Create New State Forest
Lawmakers created a new state forest in southern Southeast Alaska shortly before they adjourned for the year. They passed a bill combined about 20...
Over 100 people rally in Anchorage as part of Global Climate Strike
More than 100 people rallied in Anchorage today in solidarity with an international effort for a Global Climate Strike to raise awareness of climate change.
Bronson announces new Anchorage police chief
Deputy Chief Michael Kerle will be the city's new chief, effective Feb. 2., Bronson announced Tuesday night at an Assembly meeting.
Utility investigates ‘longer blackout than usual’ in Delta Junction
Area residents "embraced the suck" as crews with the Golden Valley Electric Association scrambled to fix toppled poles.