Governor's top aide resigns
Governor Palin’s Chief of Staff Mike Tibbles has resigned his position as the top aide in charge of the daily management of the administration....
Federal investigators say weather not a factor in a helicopter crash
The helicopter crash near Sheep Mountain last month killed four people. National Transportation Safety Board investigator Larry Lewis says witnesses in the area on...
Despite focus on gasline, LNG still getting attention in Alaska
Developing a new pipeline is the current focus for getting Alaska’s North Slope natural gas to market, but it isn’t the only option. Gas...
Permanent Fund Director tapped to advise international money managers
Alaska Permanent Fund Executive Director Michael Burns has been meeting with international money managers in Washington DC over the last 2 days. He's offering...
Remains of 500-year-old man linked to Alaska Natives
Remains of a centuries-old man found in a receding Canadian icefield have been linked to Southeast Alaska Natives. Organizations based in the Yukon and...
Alaska School Activities Association approves strict new substance ban
For the first time, high school sports and activities will be subject to a statewide policy against tobacco, alcohol, and drug use. The new...
Anchorage Parks and Recreation Service Area presents new fees
Tuesday night the Parks and Recreation department released its 2008 Fee schedule to the Anchorage Assembly. As the members discovered, the agenda item...
Young defends 'Coconut Road' earmark on House floor
Alaska Congressman Don Young spoke on the U.S. House floor today to defend the controversial $10 million "Coconut Road" earmark that was inserted into...
Young discusses controversial earmark situation with APRN
After the House vote, Young spoke further about the Coconut Road earmark dispute with APRN’s Joel Southern and Alaska reporter Robert Dillon. Since the...
Legislators awaiting Palin response to $3.9 billion capital projects
Governor Palin today got the capital projects budget from the legislature, and the sign-or-veto clock began ticking. The legislature’s Finance division shows the $3.9...
Fire consumes home and life in Alakanuk
A house fire in Alakanuk left one man dead and the home totaled.
Angela Denning-Barnes, KYUK - Bethel
AFN postpones subsistence regulatory meeting
The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) has indefinitely postponed a Subsistence Convention it had hoped to host this week. The full-delegate gathering planned to...
UAA awarded $15 million for new science facility
ConocoPhillips has donated $15 million to the University of Alaska Anchorage for its new integrated science building. It was the largest corporate donation the...
Hundreds attend Anchorage racism conversation
Yesterday about 300 people gathered at St. Anthony's Church for a dialogue on racism in Anchorage. The discussion ranged from community-wide responses to the...
Divisive DJs back on the air
Two Anchorage DJ’s have returned to their popular morning show, 3 weeks after making a derogatory comment on the air about Alaska Native women....
Alaska Legal Services celebrating 25 years of community service
Alaska Legal Services corporation is celebrating its 25th year of pro bono (free) legal aid to low-income Alaskans. The program is part of the...
Eagle River realizes town center goal
The building that failed as a shopping mall is perfect for a town center. At least that's the contention of those backing the project...and...
Conservation groups celebrate ruling on Polar Bear status
Three conservation groups are claiming victory after a federal judge ruled late yesterday that the Bush Administration must decide in the next two weeks...
Juneau electricity crisis more than a local problem
Juneau’s huge power-cost jump could have statewide impacts. The capital city’s electric rate is part of the Power-Cost Equalization program formula. That means subsidies...
President pushes for ANWR drilling
President Bush called on Congress today to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil and gas exploration.
David Shurtleff, APRN...