Boat Trip in Upper Lynn Canal Ends in Tragedy
A boat trip undertaken in the upper Lynn Canal recently by three teenage boys from Haines ended tragically with two deaths.
Nicholas Szatkowski, KHNS -...
Discovery Southeast honors teacher Allie Smith
Discovery Southeast is honoring a second grade teacher for regularly exposing her students to nature. The local outdoor education organization is giving the first annual Discovery Award to Allie Smith from Auke Bay Elementary School.
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State mandated review of Juneau’s untested sexual assault kits is underway
So far, Juneau Police Department officials say they haven’t found any unprocessed sexual assault kits that should’ve been sent off to the state crime laboratory in Anchorage. Listen now
City to Pursue $485 Million Design Strategy for Port of Anchorage
The mayor's office announced it has selected a design for the Anchorage Port's overhaul, setting a blue-print for how the half-billion dollar project will take shape in the years ahead.
Permanent Fund bill faces test in House Finance Committee
The bill that would cut Alaskans’ Permanent Fund dividend checks in half this fall faces a tough legislative test this week. While the Senate passed its version of the bill, Senate Bill 128, the House version, House Bill 245, may not make it through the House Finance Committee. Lawmakers from both ends of the political spectrum are raising concerns with the measure. Download Audio
9-year-old wins Salmon derby
The youngest person on record won the Ketchikan Charr King salmon derby. 9-year-old Gage Heath reeled in a 42.7-pounder and is taking home more...
Climate change and Cook Inlet
Climate change has the potential to affect weather, water temperature and salmon numbers in Cook Inlet, as well as the biology of the lands of our region. On this edition of Hometown Alaska, experts explain the changes that have already happened in the Inlet at our front door, and make educated predictions about what the future might hold.
KSKA: Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
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Nomination for Fish and Game Commissioner Closer to Confirmation
Associated Press
Alaska lawmakers on Friday moved Cora Campbell’s nomination for commissioner of the Department of Fish and Game one step closer to ...
Jensen Maritime Honored For Design Of ‘Northern Leader’
A huge commercial fishing vessel currently under construction has received an award that recognizes it’s unique and innovative design. The vessel has ties to the Bristol Bay region.
Legislators still in Juneau debating 'resource rebate' concepts
The special session of the State House and Senate is still going on at the Capitol in Juneau today -- with members trying to...
UAS Closes Bookstore, Prepares For Tight Budget Times
The University of Alaska Southeast closed its bookstore in Juneau at the end of last year, because it hadn’t been profitable for years. As the school looks ahead, UAS will need to make more tough decisions about its budget.
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AK: The Most Famous Auction In Alaska
The 31st annual Talkeetna Bachelor’s Auction had another full house when more than 240 ladies packed in to the Sheldon Arts hangar last weekend.
Kenai Teen Wins Presidential Honor
A teenager from Kenai set out last year to protect the eroding sand dunes along the Kenai River.
Libby Casey, APRN - Washington DC
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Swan Lake Fire takes a toll on Homer businesses
The Swan Lake Fire is causing major delays and closures on the Sterling Highway. And that’s having a big impact on local businesses in Homer, from a loss of tourist dollars to delays in goods.
Sullivan disparages NYT report that Russia paid Taliban bounties to kill Americans
Sen. Sullivan casts doubt on a New York Times report that Russia paid the Taliban to kill American troops.
Musher who was disqualified, then reinstated, now withdraws from the Iditarod
Eddie Burke Jr. said he leased dogs to other mushers after he was disqualified and it was too difficult to reassemble his team.
Unalaska To Settle Lawsuit For Clean Water Act Violation
The City of Unalaska has agreed to settle a lawsuit with the Environmental Protection Agency over more than 4,000 Clean Water Act violations by the City’s wastewater treatment plant. Although the lawsuit and settlement are unique to Unalaska, city officials say wastewater is likely going to be an issue in coming years for other Alaskan communities as well.
Washington State Reports Swine Flu Cases
Alaska's closest U-S neighbor has 13 probable cases of H-1-N-1 swine flu. Washington State health officials identified the first cases in the state late...
49 Voices: Frieda Koper in Anchorage
This week we're hearing from Frieda Koper in Anchorage. Koper owns the Flying Dutchman pastry shop, a family business that’s been around for 36 years. Listen now
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Nov. 23, 2015
With leadership overhaul, Walker consolidates gas line power; Costco won't sell genetically engineered salmon, for now; Starving sea birds stranded in Anchorage, Mat-Su; Sitka tribal council pens FBI, alleging racism in police dept; Fairbanks building awaits demolition... or revitalization?; Juneau high school sleep-out raises $3K for homeless youth; Family remembers man who died at AFN; Ailing Coast Guard cutter gets replacement with same name
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