Sand Point loses half of police force
The police force of just five normally works on a two-week shift
Grocery prices in Kodiak are among the highest in the country
Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development data suggests food prices in Kodiak could be the highest in the country.
Vetoing of Denali KidCare Draws Prayer Vigil
Photo and Story by Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
A prayer vigil was held at noon today outside Governor Sean Parnell’s Anchorage office. The vigil...
Troopers Searching For Kiana Man
There is a warrant out for Teddy Smith in the Kiana area. Friday night Smith reportedly discharged a gun toward a crowd approaching the home of Dolly Smith and then fled. Teddy Smith, 45, is said to have been drinking at the time.
Man Dies on Coast Guard Medevac to Unalaska
A 39-year-old man died last Thursday of natural causes on a Coast Guard medevac bound for Unalaska. Riche J. Tonato, from the Philippines, was the head cook on the cargo ship Matsura. That vessel had recently left Canada, and was on its way to Nagasaki, Japan.
At remote Cape Peirce, Bristol Bay students experience the environment first-hand
Eight Bristol Bay middle schoolers did something particularly adventurous with their summer vacations – they attended the Cape Peirce marine science and culture camp on the southwest tip of the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge. Listen now
Sockeye Fire Slows, For Now
There is a bit of heartening news from the Sockeye fire. Erratic weather, expected to bring strong winds to the area late Tuesday, did not actually materialize after a thunderstorm passed overhead, and fire crews have arrived from outside Alaska to begin an offensive against the blaze.
Cold weather delays harvests, but doesn’t stop Homer peony celebration
Peonies in Alaska are usually ready to pick in early July — months later than other peony hubs and just in time for the mid-summer wedding season.
How Fairbanks Covered JFK’s Assassination
Fifty years ago when news of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy spread around the world, Alaska’s connection to the lower 48 was limited by technology. Listen to how how Fairbanks' newly created public radio station covered the story.
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Fire reduces new Bristol Bay floating fish processor’s capacity
Northline Seafoods says nobody was hurt in Sunday's fire aboard the Hannah, but its processing capacity is down to about a third of normal.
Tilton, Wehmhoff Vie For House 12
House District 12 stretches from eastern Anchorage suburbs to semi-rural precincts in the Matanuska Valley. Two first - time candidates will face off on November 4 for the district's seat in the legislature. They are Republican Cathy Tilton and Democrat Gretchen Wehmhoff.
Which Native voices? On Arctic Refuge, lawmakers practice selective listening
It's all about who you ignore. Rep. Don Young told his colleagues to disregard the anti-drilling Gwich'in witnesses while pro-development Inupiat witnesses accuse Democrats of erasing them from the land that's been their home for thousands of years.
Students Compete For Spot In National Geography Bee
Students from across the state competed in the 26th annual Alaska State Geographic Bee last week in hopes of winning a spot in this year’s national competition in Washington D.C. 101 students vied for the spot.
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Alaska’s National Parks Receive Boost from Stimulus
Alaska’s National Parks will receive more than 21 million dollars from the Economic Recovery Act.
Libby Casey, APRN - Washington D.C.
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Ask the Energy Desk: What about wave and tidal energy in Alaska?
When you think about renewable energy in Alaska, what comes to mind? Probably wind, which contributes to about 3 percent of the state’s power generation. And maybe solar panels, which are starting to gain momentum. But there’s also the potential for what lies along 6,500 miles of coastline. Listen now
United Airlines To Fly Into Fairbanks This Summer
Fairbanks will have a 3rd major air carrier this summer. United Airlines is returning to the Fairbanks market after a several year absence. United will run daily flights between Denver and Fairbanks June 7th through August 27th.
When perfectionism becomes unhealthy | Line One
How do you tell when perfectionism becomes unhealthy, and what can you do to prevent it from becoming a harmful influence?
Militia Case Goes To The Jury
The case of Fairbanks militiaman Shaeffer Cox and two others is one of the most compelling to hit Alaska courts in recent years. Arguments in the trail are finished, and the case has gone to the jury. Host of Alaska Edition, Michael Carey covered the weeks-long trial, and stopped by our studios with this update. He started by describing the closing arguments.
Governor proposes repeal of Certificate of Need law
Governor Palin’s proposal to eliminate a law that balances community needs with the brick and mortar of health care has local hospital administrators worried. ...
Crews Discover Years-Old Human Remains On Kenai Peninsula
Firefighters on the Kenai Peninsula made a disturbing discovery over the weekend. Alaska State Troopers say human remains have been found near Sterling.
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