Fairbanks-area neighborhood shaken by fatal cargo plane crash
Federal Aviation Administration officials say both people aboard the plane died Tuesday when it crashed near Mike Emers' farm.
Former Ketchikan teacher pleads guilty to sexual abuse of minor; gets six years
A former Ketchikan High School teacher pleaded guilty Wednesday to sexual abuse of a minor through a plea agreement that calls for him to serve six years in jail.
Gov. Dunleavy proposes bill to extend Alaska’s COVID-19 disaster declaration through September
Gov. Mike Dunleavy proposed a bill to Alaska’s legislature on Monday that would extend the state’s COVID-19 public health disaster declaration through September.
The Guardian reports Alaska assistant attorney general behind racist, anti-semitic and homophobic posts
The Alaska Department of Law is looking into allegations that Assistant Attorney General Matthias Cicotte posted racist, anti-semitic and homophobic comments on social media.
Iditarod Officials Release Results Of Investigation Into Unalakleet Dog Death
On March 15, volunteers with the Iditarod Trail Committee discovered a five-year-old husky had been buried and asphyxiated by drifting snow in Unalakleet. Wednesday, ITC released the results of an investigation into the death.
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Winter weather, ferry cancellations and road closures disrupt travel in and out of Upper Lynn Canal communities
The Alaska Marine Highway System chartered with private company Allen Marine to take passengers to and from the Upper Lynn Canal communities Monday.
Republicans Pledge to Ban Earmarks; Alaska Delegation Fighting for Them
Photos and Story by Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
Republicans in both the U.S. House and Senate are pledging to ban earmarks. That’s...
Alaska’s child care sector, essential to economic recovery, is struggling to find workers
Workforce shortages are plaguing industries across Alaska. And, some say, one of the reasons is a lack of child care. But those child care centers are struggling to hire too.
Veteran Spotlight: Tina Trosper
Tina Trosper served in the Army from 2005 to 2010 and was deployed to Baghdad, Iraq as an Aviation Specialist and radio transmit operator.
Since serving, Trosper has devoted herself to helping Alaskan soldiers transition back into the civilian workforce.
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Iditarod DQ’s Lance Mackey for positive meth test during race
Mackey’s 21st place finish in this year’s race will be vacated after the positive test from a sample collected in White Mountain, the Iditarod statement says. Mackey finished the race, his 16th Iditarod, in Nome on March 19.
Community in Unity: Power & Privilege
How does our society's system of privilege impact you? How can we change it to be more equitable? That was the topic for Community in Unity: Power & Privilege, recorded on Jan. 19 in Anchorage. Listen here.
Computer finds income tax could help budget if oil price is low
The extra money from a state income tax would help Alaska’s state government withstand low oil prices or poor investment returns, according to a computer model developed by nonpartisan budget experts. Listen now
Army Investigating Death of Ft. Wainwright-Based Soldier
The Army is investigating the death of a Ft. Wainwright based soldier, trying to determine if it was murder or suicide.
Dillingham police seek confidential informants to build cases against heroin dealers
The Dillingham Police Department is looking for confidential informants to help them build drug cases.
Dog café opens in Ketchikan
A dog café - apparently the first one in Alaska - celebrated its official opening last weekend in Ketchikan. The café offers gourmet dog treats and an enclosed play yard. There's also coffee and treats for humans. KRBD's Leila Kheiry took her dogs to the new business to check it out. Listen now
Anchorage Economic Forecast Continues Upward Trend
For the second time in three days, Anchorage was treated to a positive economic forecast for 2012. While the numbers varied between the state department of labor and the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation reports, the shared projected trend was reassuring.
Poor chum numbers recorded on Yukon
Subsistence fishing openings in the lower Yukon River are being cut in half to help more fall chum salmon swim into Canada.
Veterans from Kotzebue have war stories archived online
From World War II, the Korean and Vietnam Wars and both Gulf Wars, more than 70,000 veterans have served in the armed forces. Now, more of their stories can be heard online. Listen now
2017 Iditarod sign-ups begin
52 mushers have signed up so far for the 2017 Iditarod. Sign-ups opened on June 24th and include a lengthy list of top names and newcomers. Download Audio
House Passes Bill To Seize Federal Lands
Of the nearly 200 bills that have been introduced in the Alaska House of Representatives, fewer than 20 have been put to a vote. On Monday, a controversial bill that would seize millions of acres of land from the federal government joined that group.
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