Tough summer for walrus in the Arctic
The Bristol Bay Eskimo Walrus Commission is noticing a troubling trend among the mostly male animals in their region.
Eileen Goode, KDLG - Dillingham
Alaska leads nation in dog bites, says study
The State Division of Epidemiology study documents the number of dog bites that required hospitalization in Alaska between 1991 and 2002.
Dan Bross, KUAC -...
Lake Clark ornament adorns White House tree
The official White Wouse Christmas tree features an ornament celebrating Alaska's Lake Clark National Park.
Mike Mason, KBBI - Homer
More of Denali opened for snow machine use
Southern Denali National Park is now open for snow machines.
Ben Markus, KUAC - Fairbanks
Palin signs new oil tax into law
The ACES plan could increase taxes paid by the oil industry by more than $1.5 billion per year.
David Shurtleff, APRN - Anchorage
Convicted lawmaker Kott appealing case
Kott was found guilty of conspiracy, bribery, and extortion in September, and was sentenced earlier this month to six years in federal prison.
David Shurtleff,...
Bush authorizes sweeping national energy plan
Fuel efficiency of 35 miles per gallon must be reached by the year 2020. There are also Alaska-specific provisions in the energy bill, including...
7.2 magnitude quake rocks the Aleutians
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit the Western Aleutian Islands at about 11:30pm last night.
Charles Homans, KIAL - Unalaska
An interview with Kikkan Randall
Anchorage skier Kikkan Randall is relaxing in Toronto with her fiance, but her adrenaline is still pumping from last weekend's World Cup race.
Lori Townsend,...
New rules should be easier for fishermen
The National Marine Fisheries Service will soon make changes to the rules that help Alaska longline fishing vessels avoid catching too many seabirds.
Casey Kelly,...
Fairbanks to see even more Japanese tourists
Japan Airlines is increasing the number of direct flights to the city beginning later this month.
Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
Sudden resignation a mystery at Doyon
Shareholders for the Alaska Native regional corporation Doyon are asking questions about the recent resignation of its President and CEO.
Ben Markus, KUAC - Fairbanks
Oil giant BP makes huge donation
Anchorage's library renovation and expansion campaign received a big boost when BP-Alaska announced the company is giving $840 thousand toward the city's libraries.
Len Anderson,...
Cold, darkness not wearing on Barrow residents
The residents of Barrow had been enjoying warmer than average weather, then temperatures dipped to 20 below.
Earl Finkler, KBRW - Barrow
Sullivan's run off proposal fails as his mayoral campaign begins
Last night, Assembly member Dan Sullivan's attempt to raise the percentage of votes needed to elect the Anchorage mayor failed. Today Sullivan is scheduled...
Cook Inlet Beluga population nears 400
The annual count for the depleted Cook Inlet Beluga was released today, but researchers aren't ready to say the population is truly recovering.
Lori Townsend,...
Senator demands 'Coconut Road' investigation
U.S. Senator Tom Coburn of Oklahoma is calling for an investigation into $10 million that was earmarked by Congressman Don Young while he was...
Mat Maid workers brace for closure
Matanuska Maid dairy plant in Anchorage, Alaska.
Photo by Ellen Lockyer, APRN.
Urban dairy workers are wondering where to find employment, and rural dairy producers are...
Feds will pay millions for Native care neglect
The Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation has settled its on-going lawsuit with the Indian Health Services.
Angela Denning-Barnes, KYUK - Bethel
Law would keep cruise ships in Canadian ports longer
A new customs and border patrol regulation being considered for Hawaii may have repercussions in Southeast Alaska.
Alec Dickinson, KRBD - Ketchikan