Veterans Speak of VA Struggles
During the AFN convention in Anchorage over the weekend, Alaska’s U.S. senators Mark Begich and Lisa Murkowski brought together officials from both the federal and state Veterans Administration to conduct a Native Veteran’s listening session.
Former Sitka officer wins harassment settlement, promises investigation of police
A sexual harassment lawsuit brought by a former police officer against the City of Sitka has settled out of court for over $500,000.
Haines residents living below Mt. Ripinsky prepare to evacuate as rain continues to fall
More than 50 families have evacuated from their homes, and with no sign of the weather improving, the Borough is warning even more residents to be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice.
Cape Greig walrus are back, ADF&G plans changed fishery boundary again
Last year thousands of Pacific walrus unexpectedly showed up at Cape Greig north of Ugashik Bay, delighting sightseers but complicating fishing and shipping in the busy fishing district. When they left in the fall, biologists were not sure if they would be back the following summer or not. Listen now
Sullivan, after voting to acquit Trump, calls the president’s actions less than ‘perfect’
"I believe the President should have requested such an investigation through more official and robust channels," Sen. Dan Sullivan says
Sikuliaq Departure Delayed
The National Science Foundation’s new arctic research vessel Sikuliaq will spend the winter undergoing trials in the Great Lakes. The 261 foot ship to be operated by the University of Alaska Fairbanks, was launched in Lake Michigan a year ago, but the Sikuliaq’s original target date for arrival at homeport in Seward has been delayed a year due to technical problems.
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Presidential Commission Opens Hearings On Gulf Blowout
Steve Heimel, APRN – Anchorage
Monday, a Presidential Commission opened two days of hearings on the BP Gulf of Mexico blowout. They...
Haines Serves Up Test Market for Alaska Meats
Haines recently served as testing grounds for a state experiment that sought to find out if Alaska-grown meat had a market in Southeast.
Tara Bicknell,...
State Awaits Outcome of Remaining Roadless Forest Lawsuits
The state of Alaska has the only remaining legal challenge pending against a nationwide ban on logging and road building on roadless forest lands. That’s after the U.S. Supreme Court decided this week not to hear an appeal on a lawsuit brought by the state of Wyoming and a mining industry group from Colorado.
Indicted Ketchikan police chief placed on administrative leave
Ketchikan City Manager Delilah Walsh said Jeff Walls is on leave while the city conducts an internal investigation of the September incident in which he is charged.
RUNNING: State House, Willow
Stephen Jacobson (R) and Mark Neuman (R) are running for State House in district 15 in the primary election on August...
Alaska Music Greats ‘Portugal. The Man’ To Rock AK State Fair
Getting an internationally successful rock band to play in Alaska is tough, but when the Alaska State Fair gets underway later this month, one of the performing groups will be playing for a home town crowd.
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Living My Dream at Antiques Roadshow | INDIE ALASKA
Misty, a lifelong collector, has finally fulfilled her lifelong dream of experiencing the renowned Antiques Roadshow in Alaska. Join her as she unveils her cherished possessions and finds out if they prove to be valuable treasures or sentimental keepsakes.
State Sets Record Low For Boating Fatalities
Usually a boating fatality story is a sad recounting of a life lost on the water. But not this story.
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After 18 months of negotiations, Mat-Su School District and teachers union reach tentative contract agreement
Union members still need to approve the contract, and so does the Mat-Su School Board.
Alaska investigating possible fuel price-fixing
The Department of Law has opened an investigation to determine whether there has been price-fixing in the sale of fuel in the state. It...
Business of Clean Energy Conference Begins
It's a busy week for energy issues in Alaska. Today (Thursday) "The Business of Clean Energy" conference opens at the Denina Convention Center in Anchorage.
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Military’s remote Cold War radars face a new threat: climate change
Even with decades of technological advances, 15 remote radars across Alaska are still the military's primary way to monitor airspace over huge swaths of the continent. But now their core mission is threatened by climate change.
Anchorage Group Says Issue Ads Need Better Disclosure Rules
All but one seat in the state legislature is up for reelection this fall. Combine that with the controversial issue of oil tax reform and Alaskans are hearing a lot of political ads this campaign season. The Alaska Public Interest Research Group released a report that compiles spending amounts from groups producing so-called "issue ads" in the state.
BP settles tax dispute with state
Oil giant BP agreed today to pay the State of Alaska $379 million in taxes that the two sides had been disputing for more...