The Associated Press Declares Murkowski the Winner in the U.S. Senate Race
The Associated Press has called the race for Alaska's contested U.S. Senate race and declared Lisa Murkowski the clear winner. Murkowski is the first...
LISTEN: Alex Trebek visited Alaska because he loved this animal. (What is a musk ox?)
Those mourning the "Jeopardy!" host's passing include current and former staff at the Musk Ox Farm in Palmer, which Trebek visited and donated to for more than three decades.
NASA keeps watch of shrinking Arctic ice
The future of monitoring Arctic ice begins in space. Listen now
New Presidents for ANB, ANS Grand Camps
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska – Juneau
A husband and wife living in Ketchikan are the new presidents of Southeast Alaska’s oldest Native organizations.
Richard and Janice...
Voting machine problems delay results for parts of Southeast
Problems with voting machines in Southeast mean final election results for House districts 35 and 36 won’t be known for a while. Machines in Craig, Klawock, Thorne Bay, Sitka, Kake, Haines, Hydaburg and Metlakatla experienced issues.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Coast Guard Gears Up For Shell's Chukchi Season; Shellfish Genetics Could Be The Key to Climate Change Adaptation; Report: Heroin Use is Skyrocketing in Alaska; Education Lawsuit Heads Through Appeals Process; Knik Arm Project Gets A Tentative Green Light from Administration; Falling Debris From Decrepit Apartments Closes Juneau Park; City Considers Amending Land Use Code to Address Child Care Shortage; Nome Reindeer Ranch Cultivates A New Generation of Herders
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US Senate candidate Kelly Tshibaka cited for commercial fishing without crewmember license
Troopers say the offense stems from a video the candidate posted to social media in July. Tshibaka is shown removing fish from a set net on the Kenai Peninsula as jaunty marching-band-style music plays in the background.
Snow Removal Equipment In Short Supply In Valdez
In Valdez, they hope to have enough snow cleared off the roofs to resume school next week. City Manager John Hosie says not only is manpower for shoveling off the roofs in short supply, but so is the proper equipment to do it with.
Mat-Su school board approves bathroom ban for transgender students
Opponents said the policy would increase feelings of isolation for transgender students and likely be struck down in court.
Alaska’s northernmost town still in transition 1 1/2 years after official name change
"Barrow" is everywhere while walking around town: on the fire trucks, in the name of the high school, the local utility company, on the North Slope Borough’s official logo. But the name "Utqiaġvik" is showing up, as well. It's on City Hall and on municipal department letterhead. Listen now
Despite Stiff Competition, Alaska Airlines Logs Record Profits
Delta Air Lines continues to expand on Alaska's home turf. Alaska Air Group CEO Brad Tilden told Wall Street analysts his carrier is "doubling down" on service to hold its rival at bay.
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Undercover operation leads to meth arrests in Unalaska
Unalaska's police department is cracking down on methamphetamine. Listen Now
Red Dog Mine tightens protocols after COVID-19 cases
The mine shut down flights to regional communities after several employees tested positive in the last weeks.
Downton Abbey Revisited
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In this riveting special, DOWNTON ABBEY REVISITED, savor great moments from the series’ first two seasons, along with cast interviews, rare behind-the-scenes footage and a sneak peek at what’s in store for the Crawleys as they enter the Roaring Twenties. What will become of Bates? What new mischief will villainous footman Thomas and scheming lady’s maid O’Brien instigate? Will wedding bells finally ring? And how will the formidable Dowager Countess (Dame Maggie Smith) handle the arrival of Lady Grantham’s American mother (Shirley MacLaine)? TV: Saturday, 12/1 at 9:30pm TV: Sunday, 12/2 at 7:30pm and 9:00pm
Mary Peltola
Mary Peltola is a candidate for the 2022 U.S. House special election.
Gas Prices Continue to Rise
Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage
Last week Anchorage retail gasoline prices rose four and half cents. Yesterday regular unleaded average $4.12 cents. That's 23 cents...
MDA plots return to Kodiak, packing launchers
The Missile Defense Agency plans to use the Kodiak Spaceport to test its THAAD interceptors. But this time, the agency doesn't intend to use the launch structure at the facility. It intends to bring its own launch vehicles and will install temporary living quarters at the complex, says the Alaska Aerospace CEO.
Anchorage health director resigns
David Morgan served as health director for less than a month. He recently faced pointed questions from the Assembly for social media comments, his qualifications for the job, and allegations that he mismanaged finances under previous employers.
Human Remains Discovered In South Anchorage
View Quinhagak Street in a larger map Police are investigating human remains found in South Anchorage. Anchorage Police Department Spokesman Lieutenant Dave Parker says the body was discovered about 11 a.m. Wednesday this morning. A man taking a shortcut home after dropping his car at a nearby garage discovered the remains.
Alaska Legislature plans to vote Monday on overriding governor’s veto of education bill
"This is a twist that I hadn't honestly expected," Senate President Gary Stevens said.