Army Engineers Expanding Permafrost Tunnel Near Fairbanks
The Army Corps of Engineers is expanding its permafrost tunnel north of Fairbanks. The Corp’s Cold Regions Research and Engineering Lab has operated the tunnel, bored more than 350 feet into a hillside near Fox, since the 1960’s. Research civil engineer Kevin Bjella says the Corps. has begun digging a second longer tunnel.
A Buckland man was found dead and naked on an Anchorage beach. Police say his death isn’t suspicious, but his family disagrees.
"It doesn't add up," said Fred Lee's daughter.
Alaska National Guard hopes to increase number of Alaska Native soldiers
The Alaska National Guard is trying to recruit more Alaska Native soldiers. Listen now
Centuries-old Aleut mask moves to new home in Anchorage
A rare wooden Aleut mask has a new home at the Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association (APIA) in Anchorage. APIA rescued the mask from an...
Alaska House rejects repeal of controversial criminal justice law
An amendment would have repealed most of the law that lowered jail terms for many crimes. Listen now
Third Killer Whale Found Dead in Nushagak River
The third of three killer whales that spent at least three weeks in the Nushagak River has been found dead. The carcass of the juvenile Killer Whale was found by a local resident on Friday near Grass Island, in the River near Dillingham.
This Alaskan engineer is helping NASA send humans back to the moon and, maybe, to Mars
Jessica Vos is originally from Anchorage and a Chugiak High School graduate. Now she's the Crew Systems Engineer for NASA's Orion Program, under the Artemis campaign.
Women in America: Changing Roles, Challenging Times, Defining the Future
While her story may be hidden from the history books, the first woman to run for President of the U.S. in 1872, Victoria Woodhull will finally be introduced to theater audiences when Anchorage Opera presents the world premiere of "Mrs. President" in October. In anticipation of the opera, "Mrs. President" composer Victoria Bond joined Alaskan trailblazers Arliss Sturgulewski, Senator Bettye Davis, Jane Angvik, Georgiana Lincoln and Cynthia Toohey for a panel discussion moderated by APRN's Lori Townsend on "Women in America: Changing Roles, Challenging Times, Defining the Future."
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Pebble Partnership Moves Forward After Anglo American Pulls Support
The giant mining company Anglo American has pulled its support for the proposed Pebble Mine but the other company in the partnership pledges to continue moving the project toward permitting and development.
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Holiday greetings
Alaskans are connected in so many different ways, and nothing shows that better than the special two-hour Holiday Greetings Edition of "Talk of Alaska," from the member stations of APRN. Good wishes, greetings and holiday cheer fly back and forth from one end of the state to the other as people call in. You won't want to miss it. Listen Here
RUNNING: Democratic Lieutenant Governor of Alaska
Diane Benson (D) and Lynette Moreno-Hinz (D) are running for Lieutenant Governor in the primary election on August 24, 2010. Here is...
Millions of American families struggle to get food on the table, report finds
Seventeen million U.S. households were food insecure in 2022. That's 3.5 million more than the prior year.
Division of Elections clears Southwest Alaska legislative candidate after complaint
Darren Deacon, the subject of the complaint, supplied housing, travel and employment records showing his residency in Kalskag.
Dunleavy’s veto erases $8.5M from Alaska ferry budget
Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed around 12% of the ferry operating budget on Thursday. That leaves the Alaska Marine Highway System with nearly $8.5 million less to run its vessels over the next 18 months.
Anchorage Gets New Police Chief
Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan has selected the city's new police chief. The mayor announced today that Mark Mew will take over as the...
Senate committee mulls new director for Indian Health Service
The Senate Indian Affairs Committee held a confirmation hearing yesterday for Robert McSwain to become the director of the Indian Health Service.
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Jan. 20, 2017
Governor Walker proposes pay freeze bill amid state deficit; In throng on Capitol grounds, hundreds of Alaskans celebrate Trump; Kuskokwim and bogus mushers get welcome break from past years with snowy trail; Kokhanok teenager killed in ATV crash Thursday; Could ticketing the homeless help downtown Juneau?; AK: Wintertime basketball in Kake; 49 Voices: John Parsi of Anchorage Listen now
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020
Senator Murkowski briefs her colleagues on the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Plus: A father-daughter team prepare for the grueling Iron Dog snowmachine race. And, an Anchorage textile artist sews together clothes and community.
Jury Convicts Tanana Man In Evidence Tampering Case
A jury has convicted a 59-year-old Tanana man on evidence tampering charges after two Alaska State Troopers were shot to death.
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