Ferry Columbia out for repairs at least one week
If repairs are successful, the Columbia would next head north from Bellingham on Jan. 26 with service to Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, Juneau, Haines and Skagway. Listen now
Assembly to Review Sullivan Insurance Trust
The one-of-kind municipal life insurance policy for Anchorage former mayor, the late George Sullivan, continues to attract assembly attention.
That interest remains even after...
Elders, linguists teach Dena’ina language through original Native children’s stories
Local linguists in the Kenai Peninsula are incorporating storytelling into their language revitalization efforts, giving elders a chance to create and tell stories in their Native languages and imparting that knowledge onto language learners.
UAF awarded $2.5 million for new marine research vessel
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) is taking a step forward in a long running effort to get a new research vessel. The National...
Rural Alaska awaits court decision on energy subsidy with $1B on the line
Rural energy costs could double for consumers in many communities if a court upholds the Dunleavy administration's decision to put money for the Power Cost Equalization program in a fund where it can be used for general spending.
Governor orders reorganization of commercial fisheries commission
Gov. Bill Walker issued an administrative order Tuesday that transfers many functions of the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission into the Department of Fish and Game. The reorganization will save the state more than $1.3 million a year, according to the governor’s office. The CFEC, an autonomous state agency, is responsible for deciding what commercial fisheries to limit, who gets to participate in them and adjudicating appeal cases. It also issues permits and licenses, which bring in the majority of the agency’s revenue. Download Audio
Man in Jail After Biting Airplane Crew Member
A 39-year-old man is in custody after he tried to rush the exit door of an Alaska Airlines jet as it was taxiing to a gate at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Murkowski talks climate change, health care during Juneau visit
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, said she’s skeptical President Donald Trump will be able to negotiate a better deal after pulling the U.S. out of the 195-nation Paris climate agreement. Listen now
Alaska court buildings require masking for entry
Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Daniel Winfree says masks are necessary because of the rise in COVID-19 cases and the prevalence of the more contagious delta variant throughout the state.
Rehabilitated Sea Otter Released In Homer
A crowd of about 30 people who braved chilly temperatures at the tip of the Homer Spit Monday morning were treated to a rare sight – the release of a fully rehabilitated sea otter back into the wild.
State moves forward with plans to address PFAS contamination in Dillingham
An Anchorage-based consulting firm tested five of six contaminated wells south of the Dillingham airport — it's now moving forward on the next phase of a potential long-term solution.
Alaska’s spring was colder than average, while other places baked (so, yes, global warming is still a thing)
Lingering snow and cloudy days resulted in temperatures about 3.5 degrees below the statewide average from March through May.
Anchorage Mayor Candidates: Dominic Lee, Paul Kendall and Jacob Seth Kern
Dominic Lee (left), Paul Kendall (center), Jacob Seth Kern (right). Photos by Erick Cordero.
KSKA continues its series on the mayor candidates in the April...
RUNNING: State Senate, District H Wasilla
Charles Huggins (R) is running unopposed for State Senate, District H Wasilla in the Alaska General Election on November 2, 2010.
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Little Diomede school struck by collapsing building closed indefinitely
Students are switching to remote learning after the city building partially collapsed onto the Diomede School Sunday morning.
WWII Structure to Undergo $300,000 Restoration in Sitka
Robert Woolsey, KCAW – Sitka
Major work will begin next year on restoring the Japonski Island boathouse.
The Sitka Maritime Heritage Society has spent the...
Bill Walker To Run For Governor
Next year’s election season is already heating up, with Republican Bill Walker announcing today that he will again run for Governor, as he did in 2010.
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AK: Competitive Fishing
Each year, hundreds of fishermen brave the cold weather and sometimes choppy seas to compete in the Winter King Salmon Tournament in Homer. Pete Wedin has tried his hand at catching the heaviest fish for the last 16 years. And he was out on the water again last week in search of that sweet spot. KBBI’s Ariel Van Cleave hopped on the Early Dawn with Wedin and three other anglers and brought back this story.
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ASMI says latest China tariffs likely to hit pollock, salmon, Pacific cod
On Tuesday, the Trump administration proposed $200 billion in new tariffs on China, upsetting markets worldwide. Listen now
King Island Community Members Hope To Return To Bering Sea Island
It’s been more than 50 years since there were year-round permanent residents on King Island. And today, most King Island community members who now live in Nome, Fairbanks or Anchorage have never been to their homeland. But one person is raising money to bring members of her community to the island in the Bering Sea.
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