LISTEN: Alaska Federation of Natives opposes cutting census count short
The Alaska Federation of Natives is raising the alarm about the Census Bureau’s plan to end its once-a-decade count of everyone living in the United States a month earlier than expected.
Board of Fisheries member resigns
The newest member of the state Board of Fisheries is planning to resign after less than a year on the job.
Public comment period extended for proposed change to National Park Service bear baiting regulation
The National Park Service could once again allow controversial techniques like bear baiting on certain public lands. They announced Wednesday that they're extending the public comment period partly because of high public interest in the proposed change. Listen now
Alaska’s oil production future could be bright, but it’s also unpredictable
Oil from new fields could boost the state’s production, but predicting when they’ll come online — and how much money the state will bring in — is tricky.
Southeast Alaska May Lose 400 Jobs This Year
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska – Juneau
Southeast Alaska could lose about 400 jobs this year. That’s according to a projection by the state Labor...
Palmer Farmers’ Market Starts Up
Even though winter temperatures are sweeping the state, a local farmers’ market in Palmer is just starting up. It features some surprising products guaranteed to dispel the winter-time blahs.
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ANB Drops Objections to Campbell’s Appointment
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska – Juneau
The Alaska Native Brotherhood and Sisterhood have changed their minds about Fish and Game Commissioner Cora Campbell.
Southeast’s oldest Alaska...
LISTEN: Historian reveals city’s overlooked past in ‘Histories of Anchorage’ column
There’s been some new writing recently about old happenings in Alaska’s largest city. It’s in a column called Histories of Anchorage that has appeared in the Anchorage Daily News a couple times so far since the new year.
Electricity conservation still urged to refill Southeast hydro lakes
Petersburg’s utility director doesn’t foresee the need for more diesel power generation this spring but says the community’s conservation measures will continue to help hydroelectric reservoirs refill this spring.
Mackey Started Prepping for 2011 Race Years Ago
Iditarod champion Lance Mackey began preparing for the 2011 race years ago, saying he bred two of his dogs with this year's contest in...
Begich says new approach needed in Washington, DC
Mark Begich says Alaska needs a new approach in dealing with new leadership in Washington DC if the state plans to continue receiving...
Gas shortage and failing equipment leaves Shungnak residents with few fuel options
Residents have been traveling 10 miles upriver to the village of Kobuk in order to get fuel.
Wing ships may come to Southeast Alaska
Anchorage-based Pacific Seaflight had asked Juneau to exempt its proposed floatplane-like wingships from maritime speed limits near the city's small boat harbors. The Assembly...
Joe Miller a Hot Commodity in Media Since Primary
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
U.S. Senate candidate Joe Miller of Fairbanks has been a hot media commodity since taking the lead in the...
‘Savanna’s Act’ advances in US Senate; Aimed at mending police response to violence against Native women
The bill requires better data collection and fosters cooperation among police agencies.
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...
Peltola gains in Alaska’s updated special U.S. House election results
Democrat Mary Peltola increased her lead in the special U.S. House race. But no second-choice ballots have been counted.
Write-in Moe Challenges Hall for Assembly Seat D
A write-in candidate is challenging Anchorage Assembly Chair Ernie Hall for Seat D, representing West Anchorage, in the upcoming municipal election -- his name is Nick Moe. KSKA's Daysha Eaton has the story.
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Drive-through coronavirus testing to start in Anchorage
The drive-through is intended for people who have symptoms of infection and have a referral from a provider. It was announced at a presentation on Monday by municipal leaders and medical authorities.
Company hints North Slope oil field could be larger than first estimated
Oil Search told investors this week that the Pikka development could hold 750 million barrels of oil, increasing its original estimate by 50 percent. Listen now