Rep. Young Advocating For Transfer Of Air Force Land To Galena
The Yukon River community of Galena could be relocated out of flood danger if a land transfer being pushed by Alaska Congressman Don Young goes through. The village, which is still recovering from a major flood 2 years ago, will likely approach moving with multiple steps over time.
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Adak Eyes Potential Pollock Fishery
Recently, Alaska’s Board of Fisheries set up an experimental harvest in the Aleutian Islands that they thought might benefit small communities like Adak. But, Adak had their eyes on a much bigger prize.
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Juneau man’s vintage photos could help preserve King Island culture
Juan Muñoz Sr. took hundreds of photos of the people of King Island in the early 1950s. His son donated them to the Katirvik Cultural Center in Nome.
UAA Chancellor Tom Case announces retirement
The University of Alaska Anchorage chancellor has announced his retirement. Listen now
Yukon River-Area Villages Voice Concern Over Flooding Threat
Other villages in the middle Yukon River region are bracing for high water and breakup-related flooding as the weather starts to warm in interior Alaska.
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Providence Hospital Expanding Electronic ICU
Providence hospital in Anchorage is expanding a system that’s helping nurses and doctors deliver better care to critically ill patients. It’s called the Electronic Intensive Care Unit, or eICU. It adds an extra layer of care for patients in the Anchorage ICU. And even allows staff in Anchorage to help treat patients in rural hospitals around the state and the Pacific Northwest.
Matt Montavon Finishes 1,100-Mile Run to Homer
With its moniker “The End of the Road,” Homer has been the end point of many journeys over the years. One of the more unusual – and daunting – trips came to a close last Friday afternoon on the Homer Spit.
Lend Lease Program Has Long-Lasting Impact
It’s the 70th anniversary of the start of the Lend Lease program. The World War 2 era U.S. aid effort included the transfer of thousands of American made planes to Russia from Fairbanks. Lend lease has had a lasting impact on the interior city and fellow air hub communities in the Russian Far East.
State court employees furloughed Christmas Eve to cost-cut
There’ll be no court in Juneau Thursday, Christmas Eve. In fact, all of the state’s 39 courthouses will be closed on Christmas Eve as a cost saving measure while the state tries to chip away at a multibillion dollar budget deficit.
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Petersburg man convicted of driving salmon with explosives
Forty-three-year-old Andrew Kittams was found guilty in court of driving salmon from closed waters while commercial seine fishing.
We Are A Puppetry Troupe
Geppetto's Junkyard is a group of 20 amateur puppeteers living in Haines, Alaska. Their performances cater to locals, and mostly to adults.
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FCC Commissioner to visit Unalaska during state broadband tour
Commissioner Brendan Carr will arrive Monday night and spend about 24 hours on the island to learn about the broadband challenges facing rural Alaska. Listen now
Alaska state ferry Columbia tied up for repairs
All Columbia sailings through June 27 are canceled.
AK: Wintertime basketball in Kake
Wintertime means a few things in rural Alaska. Dog mushing. Sub-zero temperatures. And basketball. Basketball is a cornerstone this time of the year in many villages, a gathering point for family members and fans to cheer on young players. Listen now
Anchorage Assembly passes ordinance to ensure mayor follows approved budgets
The issue stems from late last year when the Assembly passed a version of the budget different from what was submitted by Mayor Dave Bronson. Bronson ignored that budget for months.
Southwest Alaska community on Bering Sea coast experiences severe flooding
Kwigillingok, a community on the Bering Sea coast of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, is used to some flooding during high tides. But in recent years, that flooding has grown more severe, reaching a new threshold last week.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, March 2, 2017
Public testimony tilts against oil and gas tax overhaul; House majority looks to tap Permanent Fund to close budget; Should foster kids know when the state uses their benefits?; Murkowski, Sullivan diverge on Sessions; Murkowski joins several Democrats in challenging proposed pot enforcements; With new Interior secretary, renewed hopes for King Cove road; State Troopers plan to move lone Haines position to Bethel; Bill would change state arts council to a corporation; Scientists propose plan to help refreeze melting Arctic Listen now
Governor Says Proposed Oil Tax Change Will Spur Development, Create More Jobs
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
Monday, Governor Sean Parnell presented a plan to make minor changes in the state’s oil tax that he...
Ketchikan Welcomes New US Citizens
Eighteen Ketchikan residents became U.S. citizens a few days ago. The ceremony took place in the courtroom of Ketchikan’s historic downtown federal building.
What enviros won by losing the pipeline battle
With the pipeline turning 40, a look back at how Big Green fought Big Oil, how that fight transformed the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, and why Congress ever agreed to it.