New road produces new traffic jams
It's been two weeks since the new Elmore Road opened and offered southeast residents of the city an alternative route to midtown and northeast...
Justice Alito recuses himself from Exxon Valdez ruling
When the nation's highest court decides the fate of the Exxon Valdez punitive damages case next year, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito will not...
State wants feasibility study of gasline spur
The State is requesting proposals for a feasibility study of a gas pipeline spur from Fairbanks to Wasilla. The request is in anticipation of...
Sustainable fisheries gaining commercial support
Wal-mart and other large retailers now sell fish from only sustainable fisheries, including a pioneering New England-based company which gets a lot of its...
New mortgage oversight law in Alaska's future
A new mortgage loan oversight law goes into effect in Alaska in July of 2008. Alaska is the last state to pass such legislation.
Lori...
Online PFD application opens on New Years Day
Alaskans who are eligible for a permanent fund dividend can apply online for the 2008 dividend beginning on January 1st.
Mike Mason, KBBI - Homer
Fur Rondy finds new life
Not long ago, Anchorage's Fur Rendevous was on the verge of financial failure and deep in debt. But these day's, the annual winter bash...
Playing mind games with fish
Lynn Canal fish are being be tricked into thinking that two artificial reefs north of Juneau are the real thing. Trucano Construction just completed...
SHI receives ancient stone artifacts
The SeaAlaska Heritage Institute is the new owner of four ancient stone objects. The items include a bowl, a grinder and an intricately carved...
Denise and Samuel Wallace restrospective in Fairbanks
The Museum of the North is currently exhibiting the work of Native American Artists Denise and Samuel Wallace. The exhibit and an accompanying book...
2008 Rondy celebration flaunts new events and financial health
Not long ago, Anchorage's Fur Rendevous was on the verge of financial failure and deep in debt, but the 2008 Fur Rondy is looking...
6.5 magnitude earthquake hits Aleutians
For the second time in a week, the Aleutian Islands have been hit by a large earthquake. Preliminary readings say today's quake had a...
Bison headed for Aleutians
As soon as the weather allows, Umnak Island will have three new residents: a trio of buffalo calves that are expected to boost the...
Southeast longliners willing to work with halibut harvest reductions
Southeast longliners have no plans to oppose the proposed reductions in the halibut harvest when they attend the annual meeting of the International Pacific...
National Catholic Lay Board issues report on sexual abuse
A National Board, appointed by the president to review the Catholic Church’s handling of sexual abuse by clergy has issued a 5-year report. The...
Bringing the work dog back into mushing
Most people associate dog mushing with the long-distance Idiotarod or shorter village races. But one Dillingham resident is trying to revive a Bristol Bay...
Local chocolatier making a name for himself
As Cordova fishermen scheme up strategies for broadening their markets, a local chocolatier -- who happens to also be a fisherman, is finding that...
Alaskans have penchant for vanity plates
Alaskans seem to have a lot to say- at least where their cars are concerned. The state has one of the highest per capita...
Presidential Candidate Ron Paul to open Alaska Office
Alaska is attracting more attention from candidates hoping to win the Republican and Democratic nominations. The campaign for Republican Ron Paul plans to open...
Omnibus spending bill ready to be signed into law
Congress’s omnibus spending bill is on President Bush’s desk. If signed into law, it’ll bring dollars to Alaska, and delay passport requirements.
Ben Markus, KUAC...