Anchorage officials say ice accumulation may have contributed to fatal roof collapse
Acting Anchorage Building Official Ross Noffsinger said the weight of the ice overloaded a portion of the roof.
Alaska firefighters hustle after lightning sparks 80 wildfires statewide
There were over 30,000 lightning strikes in Alaska Monday through Wednesday, with the number of acres burned rising from about 1,500 to nearly 11,000.
Steller sea lions top list of Alaska marine mammals killed by human activities
According to a federal report, 710 of 819 human-mammal interactions reported from 2017 to 2021 caused the animals' removal from the population.
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Alaskans transform backyards for less risky wintertime pandemic socializing
Despite cold temperatures, Alaskans are turning to outdoor gatherings to avoid spreading the coronavirus.
High Winds, Big Waves Wreaking Havoc On Sea Travel
High winds in Southeast this winter are wreaking havoc on land and at sea. The state ferry Kennicott postponed a scheduled cross-gulf voyage earlier in February due to heavy weather. The Kennicott is rated for open-ocean travel.
No mask, no problem: Sitka rejects local mask mandate
Cities in Alaska have been divided on the question of whether mask mandates are a violation of personal freedom or an effective public health tool.
Mat-Su's proposed budget faces borough assembly tweaking and vote
The Matanuska Susitna Borough Assembly is expected to pass the FY 2009 Borough Budget at a special meeting in Palmer Tuesday. The Borough...
Palmer trial of first alleged Grunwald murder accomplice goes to jury
Prosecutors presented evidence over about two weeks, and when Almandinger's defense rested without calling any witnesses -- not even Almandinger himself -- it set the stage for closing arguments Wednesday. Listen now
Local stories mean Yukon River ‘treasure trove’ is more than just a lot of dinosaur footprints
Residents in the region say they've been finding ancient footprints left by giant reptiles their entire lives.
Fishing Industry Assists Shellfish Hatchery
The shellfish hatchery business is still experimental, especially in Alaska and especially when it comes to crabs.
Northern Waters Task Force Report: Opportunities and Challenges
The Alaska Northern Waters Task Force has given the legislature its findings and recommendations on the effects of climate change in the Arctic – and how the state fits into national and international interest in the arctic region.
Gary Snyder Draws Big Crowd At Creative Writing Lecture
The annual Creative Writing talks at the University of Alaska-Anchorage this week kicked off with a celebrity guest – California poet Gary Snyder. His reading at the Wendy Williamson Auditorium drew a large crowd last night.
House bill would protect use of opioid overdose antidote
The House passed a bill Monday that provides civil immunity to those who give an antidote to reverse overdoses from heroin and other opioid drugs. Anchorage Democratic Senator Johnny Ellis sponsored the bill. This made it unusual, since few bills sponsored by members of the minority party ever come up for votes.
Alaska Permanent Fund set to avoid Sudan-related investments
The Trustees of the Permanent Fund yesterday endorsed legislation that would require all financial managers to no longer invest in companies that do business...
Walker Allows Legislature to Convene in Anchorage This Week
Gov. Bill Walker will allow the Legislature to leave Juneau and convene the special session in Anchorage this week.
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Legislature Passes Bill With Aid For State Refineries
The package, which includes state income tax credits and other provisions, was forwarded by Governor Sean Parnell as a means to ensure Alaska retains its refining industry as cheaper Lower 48 oil makes shipping fuel into the state an option.
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Wrangell in the Picture for Nat Geo Traveler
Wrangell will soon be featured in National Geographic Traveler Magazine. KSTK’s Shady Grove Oliver caught up with the photographer working on the article yesterday and sent back this report.
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Senate Candidate Dan Sullivan Courts Rural Alaska Voters
Late last week, U.S. Senate Candidate Dan Sullivan took his campaign to Bethel. The challenger to Senator Mark Begich, who, if successful, may be the Senator that tilts the power balance in the Senate from Democratic to Republican.
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With thousands waiting, state says food stamp backlog won’t improve any time soon
As Alaskans choose between paying bills and buying food, Alaska's health commissioner says a months-long food stamp backlog won't improve any time soon.