News

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Aerial Wolf Control Under Fire

Aerial wolf control is under fire in Washington.  A duo of Democratic Senators have introduced the "Protect America's Wildlife Act," which would prohibit hunters...

Governor May Call Special Session

Governor Sean Parnell says he will call Alaska lawmakers into special session if the Senate passes an oil tax bill by Sunday. The Session is under a statutory deadline to adjourn by that day, but with a key piece of legislation still pending in the Senate, Parnell says he wants to make sure the House has time to evaluate the version that emerges.

Fish & Wildlife Director Hears Sea Otter Concerns

The head of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was in Sitka over the weekend to hear concerns about sea otters.
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Regulators approve the sale of Alaska’s largest natural gas utility

Canadian company TriSummit can move forward with the purchase of ENSTAR Natural Gas and its share in Cook Inlet’s gas storage facility — an $800 million deal.

Parnell Honors Pearl Harbor Day

Associated Press Gov. Sean Parnell has ordered all state flags lowered to half-staff to mark Pearl Harbor Day. He says Tuesday’s lowering of flags is...

Alaska game board votes touch a menagerie of management issues

The Alaska Board of Game wrapped up its recent meeting in Anchorage on Friday after voting on some changes to statewide hunting regulations. Listen now
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2 Nulato residents found dead in apparent Yukon River boating accident

Troopers say the bodies of Arlene Ivanoff, 55, and Fredrick Stickman, 37, were found Friday near their boat in the Yukon River.

Campaign Profile: Sullivan’s “Amazing Credentials”

As a candidate for U.S. Senate, Dan Sullivan has a bucket of advantages. He married into an acclaimed Athabascan family. His own family, back in Cleveland, are six-figure donors to Republicans in high places. One of his biggest assets, though, is his resume. But political opponents say his record has thin spots and complain he oversells himself.

Lt. Governor Parnell announces run against Don Young

Lt. Governor Sean Parnell is running against Don Young for Alaska's lone seat in the US House. Parnell made the surprise announcement this morning...

Alaska Court of Appeals Denies Rachelle Waterman Appeal

More than a decade after the original crime took place, the Alaska Supreme Court denied Rachelle Waterman’s appeal of her conviction in the death of her mother. Download Audio

Earthquake Awareness: State of the Art

The earth is restless in Alaska, with more earthquakes than all the other states combined - plus volcanoes and tidal waves. The Great Alaska Earthquake of 1964 was critically important scientifically, and that science has made remarkable advances in recent years. APRN: Tuesday, 5/20 at 10:00am Download Audio

With Legislature At Impasse, One Alaskan Suggests A Kickstart

For weeks, the Alaska Legislature has been wrestling with how to cover its multi-billion-dollar budget deficit. Now one Juneau man has a modest proposal for them: Try crowdfunding. Download Audio:
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Why some people appear to vote twice in Alaska’s election data

A "data hobbyist" says he found scores of examples of people voting more than once. But the Division of Elections says none of those votes were counted.

Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 23, 2020

Alaska's lawmakers and economists weigh the trade offs of issuing an extra PFD. Plus: Police in Nome see a spike in domestic violence calls as people hunker down. And, Salon owners consider how to safely open their doors again during a pandemic.

Shooting Suspect Takes Own Life

This morning the Anchorage police announced that the suspect in yesterday's officer shooting had committed suicide. In a press conference called at city hall,...
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An end to school bond debt reimbursement could hike local property taxes

The recent House Finance Committee vote to end school bond debt reimbursement could have major implications for property owners in some municipalities.

Coast Guard Tows Distressed Boat to Valdez

The Coast Guard had a busy Saturday in Prince William Sound.

A First: Alaska Native Female Promoted to Sergeant Major

A young Alaska Native woman from the Nome area has achieved a military rank within the Alaska Army National Guard that has never before...

Man Dies in Alaska Highway Crash

Associated Press A Wasilla man was killed Sunday in a two vehicle accident on the Alaska Highway about eight miles from the U.S. Border Station. According...

Another Body Found in Anchorage, Second in Week


View Larger Map The remains of another deceased female have been found in the Mountainview neighborhood of Anchorage. Police Department Spokesman Lieutenant Dave Parker says the woman's body was found by passersby around 1:30 Thursday afternoon near the Mountain View Community Church. The body will be sent to the medical examiner's office for identification. This is the second body found outdoors this week. Police are not making a connection between the two investigations.