A Mat-Su state House race could reshuffle the Alaska Capitol’s balance of power. Here’s why.
The state House race centers on an incumbent, David Eastman, who’s so polarizing that some lawmakers say he played a big role in blocking his own party from forming a majority in his chamber last year.
High Tech Survey Shows More Gold Deposits Near Old Gold Rush Sites
The state is releasing high tech survey for an area of the western interior that‘s produced abundant gold. An airborne geophysical survey covered 850 square miles in the Iditarod and Innoko region, near McGrath.
Governor Palin looks to create climate-change strategy
Members of Governor Palin’s cabinet meet tomorrow in Fairbanks as they begin to create a climate-change strategy for the state. Alaska trails other western...
Free Tlingit workbook part of language revitalization
Sealaska Heritage Institute recently published the “Beginning Tlingit Workbook.” It is part of the ongoing effort to revitalize Tlingit language. Listen now
Biden closes half of NPR-A acreage to oil drilling
The Bureau of Land Management announced that it's ditching a Trump administration plan for the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska and instead will revert to managing the area according to a 2013 plan crafted by the Obama administration.
Anchorage Assembly activates its subpoena powers to get information on controversial election challenge
It's a rare move, and allows the Assembly chair to compel witness testimony and the release of documents, plus pursue possible legal action to get records.
Skagway to issue RFP for port development
White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad has leased the parts of the port since 1968 — now that lease is coming to an end, and the Municipality of Skagway is examining options for developing and preserving the port going forward.
Creepy-crawly workers tops in their field
A business in Kodiak uses a unique method to prepare hunters’ big game trophies. The company, which has 50-thousand workers, would be the island’s...
Healy Lake Fire Triples In Size
Several wildfires are burning in the interior, including a growing blaze east of Delta Junction. Division of Forestry spokesman Tim Mowry says the Healy Lake fire made a major push west toward Delta beginning late Wednesday night and increased in size from 2,000 to up to 6,000 acres.
LISTEN: In the era of social media, connecting it easy. But how do we find genuine connection with others?
In her new Book, “400 Friends and no One to Call” Val Walker explains how people from all walks of life can end up struggling to find real connection and meaning with others.
Charlo Greene Facing Subpoena Over Campaign Finance Questions
The case has less to do with marijuana debate than it does with campaign finance rules, and how the state enforces transparency in elections.
Judge dismisses lawsuit over location of contentious July 2019 special session
The lawsuit contended that the special session held in Juneau was invalid because the governor had asked the legislature to meet in Wasilla.
Lawmakers Square Off Over Redistricting Boundaries
Alaska’s Redistricting Board continues working toward its June 14 deadline for a new set of legislative boundaries. It’s made major changes in a controversial, earlier plan for Southeast Alaska to answer community concerns. But the result pits two pairs of sitting lawmakers against each other.
Another Gas Pipeline Project Expected to Miss Deadline
Associated Press
Another major natural gas pipeline project in Alaska is expected to miss a self-imposed deadline for securing agreements with shippers.
Scott Jepsen, vice...
Walker Announces Plan To Expand Medicaid Unilaterally
After promising to expand the state’s Medicaid program on the campaign trail, Gov. Bill Walker has announced he will sidestep the Legislature to make that happen.
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Republican Lawmakers Express Doubts On Medicaid Expansion
House Republicans expressed skepticism over Governor Walker's plan to expand Medicaid in a hearing this morning. The subcommittee hearing of the House Health and Social Services Committee was the first chance for lawmakers to publicly question Health Commissioner Valerie Davidson on the subject.
Addressing the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women in Alaska | Alaska Insight
Alaska has some of the highest rates in the country of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. After years of organizing around the issue, advocates are seeing more attention and resources brought to bear.
AK: The sweet traditions of Russian Orthodox Easter
Russian Orthodox Easter comes April 8, and families across Alaska are preparing for the event with Easter Bread. The symbolic bread came to the state with Russian colonists, but has taken on new life with Alaskans who have added their own traditions to it. Listen now
HEA members question whether subsidiary will be deregulated
Two Homer Electric Association members filed a formal complaint with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) on Nov. 15, regarding HEA’s ongoing deregulation election. Listen Now
Tribal Leaders Hopeful, but Also Desire to See More Accomplished
Libby Casey, APRN - Washington
President Obama met privately with a dozen tribal leaders representing all regions of the country during their gathering in Washington. ...