Y-K Delta residents protest 15-day comment period for Donlin Gold water permits
At the end of 2020, the Alaska Department of Natural Resources granted Donlin Gold 12 water right permits after giving the public 15 days to comment, taking into account limited access to the internet in rural Alaska.
Rare Musk Ox Attack Claims Two Dogs Near Russian Mission
Shane Iverson, KYUK – Bethel
Animal attacks are simply part of life in many parts of Alaska, but an extremely rare attack occurred over...
Mt. Edgecumbe girls smash records at state wrestling tournament
Students from around Alaska gathered in Anchorage this weekend to compete in the state wrestling tournament, hosted by the Alaska School Activities Association. Several of those students, young men and women, are from Mt. Edgecumbe High School in Sitka which, in recent years, has built the largest girls wrestling program in Alaska. Listen now
AFN arts market reconvenes for in-person celebration of Alaska Native craftsmanship
For Indigenous artists from across the state and Outside, last weekend's Alaska Federation of Natives convention in Anchorage was a welcome return to the market circuit.
Climate "Synthesis Report" ready for release
Today in Valencia, Spain negotiators from 130 nations finished writing a summary of the science and consequences of climate warming. Known as the "synthesis...
No injuries after two buildings’ roofs collapse in Juneau
The roofs of at least two buildings in Juneau have failed, apparently due to heavy snow loads. Emergency responders confirmed both buildings were vacant.
An advisor to Anchorage’s mayor is at the center of several controversies. So who is Larry Baker anyway?
According to the Anchorage Daily News, Baker was a key figure in halting plans for a long-sought drug and alcohol treatment center.
Blessing of the Herring Rock helps bring healing to Sitka
Sitkans celebrated the annual Blessing of the Herring Rock yesterday afternoon. Tlingit clan leaders gathered outside the Sheet'ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi to welcome in...
Dunleavy introduces bill to crack down on protests blocking public spaces
The bill would create the new crime of “obstruction of free passage in public places" and stiffen penalties for blocking highways.
Husband of ADN owner hosts TV show featuring fellow billionaires
If you like to watch billionaires on TV, you don’t have to wait for Donald Trump to launch his own media network. The husband of Alaska Dispatch News owner Alice Rogoff now has his own prime-time television talk show. Listen Now
Bristol Bay sockeye included in school lunches
Thousands of cans of Bristol Bay sockeye will make their way to school lunches and other federal food programs around the country this winter as part of a USDA bailout. KDLG’s Molly Dischner has more.
Mat-Su Borough Searches For New Manager
Diana Haecker, KTNA – Talkeetna
The search for a new Mat-Su Borough manager has produced a list of 42 applicants. Long time borough manager...
49 Voices: Vivian Osborne of North Pole
This week we're hearing from Vivian Osborne in North Pole. Osborne owns Arctic Qiviut, the first fiber mill in Alaska. Download Audio
Latest Version of Oil Tax Bill Moves Forward
After hearing that their oil tax bill could mean at least $6 billion in revenue lost over the next five years, the Senate Finance committee made some adjustments on Thursday.
St. Paul hunkers down following largest spike in COVID cases since start of the pandemic
Roughly half of all coronavirus cases recorded on St. Paul Island have happened in the last two weeks.
Cold front set to bring Anchorage a chilly overnight snow dump
Forecasters warn Anchorage area drivers to plan on slippery road conditions during their evening and morning commutes as snow and temperatures drop into Wednesday.
Kuskokwim’s Breakup Threatens Downriver Village
Meanwhile, breakup on the Kuskokwim River is now threatening the downriver village of Kwethluk. Water has come over the bank at the lower section...
Cruise Season Short Of Million-Passenger Mark
This year’s Alaska cruise-ship season has ended. Close to a million passengers sailed through Southeast this summer, with many traveling on to points north and west.
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