Discrimination Dilemma
When refining an anti-discrimination policy, is there a danger that one can ban both good and bad discrimination? For that matter, is there such...
Berkowitz running for 2008 U.S. House seat
Democrat Ethan Berkowitz today added his name to the list of candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in next year's Democratic Primary.
Dave...
Could polar bears be saved using ANWR lands?
A long-time foe of oil drilling on the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) has thrown a new argument into the...
1860s shipwreck explored under Cook Inlet
139 years ago a ship hauling soldiers to southcentral Alaska to build a fort sunk in Cook Inlet after it grounded on a reef...
Who's melting Glacier Bay glaciers?
A high-speed catamaran carrying tourists up Glacier Bay is not the sort of place you'd expect to turn into a crime scene. But KTOO's...
Teacher recruiting and retention a complex matter for Anchorage
Anchorage school board members heard this week that being in Alaska has almost as many disadvantages as advantages when it comes to teacher recruitment.
Len...
Low youth voting rates driven by perceived lack of relevancy
Turnout for this year's municipal election was light in Sitka. Even though local election officials don't track age demographics, it's a fairly safe bet...
Heavy public turnout delays assembly I/M decision
Last night's Anchorage Assembly's public hearing on the city's vehicle Inspection/Maintenance Program was a resounding success - so much so that there was no...
Anchorage Assembly officially admonishes colleague
Shortly before it adjourned last night at 11 o'clock, the Anchorage Assembly officially admonished member Paul Bauer for a violation of the municipal ethics...
Extended version of historic Dena'ina recordings and interview
On Tuesday we published a story about a new book and audio CD of rare Yupik and Athabascan recordings from more than 50 years...
Kohring re-arraigned on conspiracy, bribery and extortion charges
Former state legislator Vic Kohring was back in court this afternoon, this time to face new allegations that he had been conspiring with VECO...
Two more missile interceptors headed to Alaska launch site
The Missile Defense Agency expects to install two additional interceptors at Ft. Greely by the end of the year. The facility currently houses 20...
Does Alaska Air buyout of Hawaiian Vacations create illegal monopoly?
The Alaska Public Interest Research Group (AKPIRG) is asking Alaska's Attorney General to investigate the recent acquisition of Hawaiian Vacations by Alaska Airlines. AKPIRG...
Sailing the Northwest Passage into history
Near Point Barrow -- September 2, 2007. Photo by David Thoreson.
A former hog farmer from Minnesota just became the first person to complete the...
Barrow whalers enjoying successful fall hunt
Whalers in Barrow are reporting good success in catching whales this fall. Barrow Whaling Captain Association President Eugene Brower said 2 were just caught...
Ketchikan raises cruise ship passenger tax
The Ketchikan city council last week tentatively agreed to hike the city's cruise ship passenger tax by another 25 cents. The city estimates the...
Unalaska investigating whether temp workers illegally voted last week
Tonight the Unalaska City Council is expected to open an investigation into allegations about voting misconduct raised over last week's city elections. A city...
Kake successfully halts Forest Service clearcutting in subsistence areas
Residents of the Southeast community of Kake are declaring a victory over Forest Service logging on the Tongass. A federal court judge has struck...
Gold rush-era dredge at Chicken taken down
Another piece of gold rush history is gone. The Bureau of Land Management has demolished an historic gold dredge at Chicken. The turn-of-the-century Wade...
Anchorage School Board studies teacher recruitment woes and joys
Last night Anchorage school board members heard a detailed report saying being in Alaska has almost as many disadvantages as advantages when it comes...