Alaska Journalist Bob Tkacz Found Dead
Veteran Alaska journalist Bob Tkacz has died. He was 61. With his gravelly voice and dogged interviewing style, Tkacz was a fixture in the state capital press corps for more than 20 years.
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HHS conducts survey on health care for state seniors
As the percentage of Alaska's 65 and older population rises, the issue of providing long term health care also looms ever larger. That's why...
Chena Hot Springs hosts Murkowski and Stevens at hydrogen plant launch
Alaska’s Senators were in Fairbanks over the weekend to cut the ribbon at the state’s first hydrogen production facility. Lisa Murkowski and Ted Stevens...
People Say Final Farewell To Former Territorial Governor Stepovich
People from across Alaska and the Lower 48 assembled in Fairbanks today to bid final farewell to former Territorial Governor Mike Stepovich.
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The White House asks Pipeline Coordinator to Resign
Federal gas pipeline coordinator Drue Pearce resigned her position this morning (Monday) at the request of the White House. Pearce opened the office for...
Overcoming the stigma attached to mental illness
Mental Illness Awareness Week starts on Sunday. Twenty percent of adults in the United States experience a mental illness. Rates are higher in Alaska Native and American Indian populations, though those groups are less likely to seek help because of cultural barriers. On today’s program we’ll discuss ways to overcome those barriers and ways the entire community can address the stigma attached to mental illnesses for all individuals.
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Kikkan Randall and Jessie Diggins Make History at World Championships
It’s been an incredible 24 hours for nordic skiers Kikkan Randall, from Anchorage and her Minnesota teammate Jessie Diggins. The pair made history in Italy Sunday, Feb. 24, winning the first World Championship gold medal in cross country skiing for the U.S. They dominated the skate sprint event from the beginning, but had to recover from a mishap late in the race.
Oil tanker fire shuts Palmer access; Fair traffic diverted
An oil tanker rollover near Palmer caused a spectacular fire, but no injuries this afternoon.
Longtime Dillingham Educator Named Alaska’s 2014 Teacher of the Year
On November 10, Jim Merriner of the State Board of Education awarded the honor of 2014 Teacher of the Year to Dillingham K-5 reading teacher Denise Lisac. Lisac is the fifth Dillingam teacher to earn the title since 1963.
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Bill would change state arts council to a corporation
Lawmakers take their first look Friday at a bill changing the Alaska State Council on the Arts from an agency to a public corporation. Listen now
Papa Pilgrim's death leaves family both sad and relieved
Papa Pilgrim's children are reflecting on their father's life. Robert Hale died in the Anchorage Correction Complex Saturday night. He was 67 years old...
Iditarod punishes 3 mushers for sheltering dogs in windstorm
Mille Porsild of Denmark, Michelle Phillips of Canada and Riley Dyche of Fairbanks were penalized for taking dogs inside shelter cabins to ride out the storm with winds so strong, they whipped up white-out conditions.
Aleutians community of Sand Point sees spike in COVID-19 infections
The CEO of Eastern Aleutian Tribes attributed the increase in cases to an event in Sand Point at the end of July. “From that gathering, the cases have increased, and we’re seeing them on a daily basis go up and up,” he said.
Alaska elections official says 5th place finisher can’t fill vacancy on US House ballot. Sweeney campaign disagrees.
The dispute is likely to go to court.
No survivors found after plane crashes near Fairbanks with 2 aboard, troopers say
Troopers say the Douglas DC-4 crashed into the Tanana River shortly after takeoff.
Cook Inlet oil and gas sale gets final environmental review
The Cook Inlet oil and gas lease auction has been scheduled for the day of Congress’s deadline to post a date — Dec. 31, 2022.
Crowd packs Eagle River school for quake recovery update
Local, state, and federal officials were on hand in Eagle River to give information on how property owners should be filing damage claims, and what comes next.
Health Consortium Hosts Palliative Care Symposium
Health care professionals serving Indigenous populations in several states as well as Canada and New Zealand are taking part in the first ever telehealth...
Anchorage police respond to Christmas Eve double homicide
Two people were killed in a Christmas Eve double homicide in Anchorage. Listen Now
Congress Approves Alaska Native Land Settlement
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski and U.S. Rep. Don Young are hailing congressional approval of a land trade between the Bering Straits Native Corp., the federal Bureau of Land Management and the state of Alaska.