MatSu Borough Mayor dies of cancer
Matunuska Susitna Borough Mayor and former state legislator, Curt Menard, died this morning of cancer. Menard began his political service in 1984 on the...
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, June 23, 2020
A Juneau resident challenges the state's expansion of who can apply for CARES Act funds. And, business owners struggle to navigate mask policies. Plus, an Alaska Native village grapples with a priest's past alleged abuse.
Glory Hole Homeless Shelter Reopens After Repairs
The Glory Hole Shelter and Soup Kitchen reopened its doors Wednesday morning after plumbing repairs closed down its headquarters for the last two months.
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Thinking green on March 17
Today is Saint Patrick's Day, the informal annual Irish day of celebration, usually marked with parades, the wearing of the green and other shenanigans....
Voters Shift Assembly A Little To the Right
The Anchorage Assembly will likely become a bit more conservative when yesterday's municipal election results are certified and its apparent newest member takes office....
Wolf Hunt Adjacent to Denali Closes Early
The state of Alaska is closing wolf hunting early in the Stampede area along the northeastern edge of Denali National Park.
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Predicting marine heatwaves can have economic implications
The Gulf of Alaska is once again experiencing a marine heatwave. Scientists around the world are trying to predict these events, but there are economic implications to forecasting the future.
Hundreds of Anchorage students didn’t participate in online learning last spring. Will they this fall?
As Anchorage families prepare for distance learning, teachers and administrators are working to implement new tools and techniques to keep every student engaged.
Igiugig making slow progress on offsetting diesel consumption with renewable energy
Harsh conditions and funding setbacks are among the obstacles the small village faces as they seek to reduce diesel consumption and rely on alternative energy sources. Listen now
Alternatives to Parnell Oil Tax Cut
Lawmakers today opened a two-day seminar designed to give them options and alternatives to Governor Parnell’s plan that would cut taxes for the oil industry.
Farm advocates discuss agriculture resources and sustainability | Alaska Insight
Farming in Alaska has changed and expanded in recent years. As seasons lengthen and innovations in farming techniques advance, advocates for eco-friendly farming see big potential.
7 Apply for Anchorage Assembly Seat as Title 21 Surfaces
Seven people have applied for the Anchorage Assembly seat soon to be vacated by Harriet Drummond when she heads to Juneau to represent Anchorage's House District 16.
Aleknagik celebrates new 440-ft bridge over the Wood River
The Aleknagik Wood River Bridge is complete and was officially opened at a ceremony Tuesday. The long-awaited bridge connects the North Shore residents of Aleknagik with the South Shore, and the 20-mile road to Dillingham.
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Akiak residents say weeks without power have ruined frozen food stores, drained savings
The outage, which has caused the Kuskokwim River town’s residents severe hardships, appears to be part of a broader issue with its generators.
Gay Pride Parade Draws Supporters in Anchorage
Despite Saturday's cool temperatures, overcast skies and two other downtown weekend events, Anchorage's annual Gay Pride Parade and park strip celebration drew more participants...
Public Invited to Comment on New Ferry Design
The Alaska Marine Highway System Manager says the first of two day boats will be sailing Lynn Canal even before the summer of 2016. Captain John Falvey and other state transportation officials are holding meetings on the new ferry design this week.
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Man in Alaska corrections department custody dies
Austin Earl Wilson is the seventh person to die in department custody this year.
Pavlof Ash Falls On Sand Point
Pavlof Volcano continued to erupt over the weekend, spitting a plume of ash that reached 22,000 feet into the sky.
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Parnell Says Gas Pipeline Has Reached New Milestone
Governor Sean Parnell gave an update in Fairbanks Friday on what he called a significant milestone in plans for building a gas pipeline in
Alaska. In his state of the state address a few weeks ago, the governor had given the companies, BP, ConocoPhillips, Exxon and Transcanada a deadline of February 15th to come forward with details of their proposed project. A letter from the companies, delivered on Friday, stated they had made a project concept selection. The governor called that an important phase in building a line.
Lynch Sentenced For Killing of Wife, Infant Daughter
A 22-year-old former soldier convicted of killing his wife and infant daughter will serve 80 years in prison.