‘One mussel could kill someone’: Officials warn of extremely high shellfish toxin levels in Unalaska
Alaska state and local health officials are warning of dangerous high levels of toxins in shellfish, after a person died of paralytic shellfish poisoning from mussels and snails in the Aleutian Island community of Unalaska.
Stevens Has Law License Again
Former Alaska Senator Ted Stevens can practice law again in the nation’s capital. The District of Columbia Court of Appeals has reinstated his license,...
A week after Anchorage election, most left-of-center Assembly candidates maintain their leads
City officials have counted about 54,000 of the 66,000 ballots they’ve received so far.
On eve of plastic bag ban, is Anchorage ready?
On Sept. 15, the Municipality of Anchorage will bar retailers from giving disposable bags to customers in an effort to reduce plastic waste in the municipality.
Emmonak Postmaster Pleads Guilty to Stealing Thousands
Sharon Andrews used to be the Postmaster in Emmonak. Between 2010 and 2012 she stole several registered mail packages that each contained large amounts of cash inside. Andrews, 54, pled guilty to four felony charges that she stole mail as an officer or employee of the U.S. Postal Service.
Fairbanks Police Chief on administrative leave
The Fairbanks Police Chief is on administrative leave today. The City issued a release yesterday (Wednesday) saying Chief Randall Aragon is on paid administrative leave while the city looks into conflict of interest charges. The release states Deputy Chief Brad Johnson will be acting chief during the investigation.
Fairbanks Militia Member Coleman Barney Sentenced In Federal Court
Federal judge John Bryan sentenced former Fairbanks Peacemaker’s militia member Coleman Barney in Anchorage today to five-year sentences for each of the two counts he was convicted of. The judge said the sentences will run concurrent and there will be credit given for time served. Barney has already been in jail for about a year and a half. Following his release from prison, he will be on probation for three additional years.
Rockslides are battering a Skagway cruise ship dock and crushing the town’s economy
Skagway’s mayor says the city needs to do something about the slides so it can get back to the full load of cruise ships its economy depends on. And that needs to happen fast.
After Breaking Caucus Rule, Reinbold Stripped Of Committee Assignments
Last week, Rep. Lora Reinbold voted against the operating budget, breaking one of the House.e Majority caucus’ rules for membership. Now, the Eagle River Republican has lost her committee chairmanship, and her seat on all but one committee.
Alaska News Nightly: April 25, 2014
Jury Convicts Alaska Man In Coast Guard Killings; Court Rules In Favor Of Same-Sex Couples In Property Tax Case; Surprise Inspection Finds High Radiation Levels At Acuren Facility; Alaska Legislature Gavels Out; Three To Try Out For Juneau Symphony Conductor; AK: Cats; 300 Villages: St. Michael
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Muskox Killed in Wales While Attacking Dog
Nome has been experiencing a summer of “urban muskox,” where the uniquely shaggy arctic mammals have made their home close to town, threatening dogs—and, occasionally, people. Now the same thing has happened more than 100 miles west of Nome, in the community of Wales.
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Shelter Space in Anchorage Reaching Critical Levels
Of all those seeking refuge at Anchorage shelters, among the most desperate are those escaping domestic violence. In recent months, their numbers have increased...
Alaska’s Unemployment Rate Falls In September
The unemployment rate in Alaska fell last month. It continues to be lower than the national average.
Alaska reports 49 new COVID-19 cases and new case at Fairbanks prison
The state also reduced the number of inpatient beds available, which it says more accurately represents the number of inpatient beds that can be used for COVID-19 patients.
Mayor Sullivan Presents Version of Municipal Budget
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan presented his version of the municipal budget at a city Assembly work session Friday. Sullivan...
State opens applications for Kuskokwim River breakup flooding relief funds
Now that breakup is finally over on the Kuskokwim, individuals affected by flooding can apply for disaster relief funding.
FBI and police address Fort Lauderdale shooter’s ties to Alaska
Officials in Anchorage held a press conference on Saturday regarding what's known about Esteban Santiago, the alleged shooter in yesterday's attack at the Fort Lauderdale airport.
Sullivan Stands With House on DHS Funding
Funding for the Department of Homeland Security will run out February 27, unless Congress can resolve an impasse over immigration policy riders the House included in its funding bill. Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan today stood with conservative lawmakers, including Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, calling on the Senate to pass the House bill.
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Lawmakers turn up the heat on TikTok’s CEO in high-stakes hearing
The U.S. has offered no evidence that Chinese authorities have accessed Americans' TikTok data, but experts say it is a real possibility.
U.S. COVID hospitalizations hit new record high, raising risks for patients
There are more patients and, in some places, not enough health care workers to go around. Research shows the crowding will impact care and increase mortality for all patients.