Juneau Assembly bans homeless from sleeping downtown
A divided Juneau Assembly passed a controversial anti-camping ordinance Feb. 13 to ban homeless people from sleeping near downtown businesses. Listen now
Bill Walker Holds Narrow Lead Over Sean Parnell In Gubernatorial Race
With just 289 precincts reporting in so far, gubernatorial challenger Bill Walker holds a narrow lead over Governor Sean Parnell.
Building strength through openness while navigating foster care in Alaska
Rachel Bedsworth looked after herself for years, developing a fierce independence that led her to bounce from placement to placement during her 12 years in foster care. This is the story of how she learned that sometimes it's okay to ask for support.
Prince Rupert ferry dock under repair
Prince Rupert officials say they’re firmly committed to repairing the British Columbia city’s ferry terminal. Alaska officials had to cancel one sailing after the...
Judge Sharon Gleason Confirmed by Senate
Alaska will soon get its first female judge appointed to the federal bench in state history. Judge Sharon Gleason was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Tuesday on a vote of 87 to 8.
Employees Worry About State-Imposed Office Space Standards
The State of Alaska is implementing new work areas in Juneau and Anchorage office buildings. Officials claim new universal space standards will save money and create a better work environment, but some state employees think otherwise.
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Nome Completes Annual Bird Count
This weekend wraps up the 114th Christmas Bird Count. Around 50 communities in Alaska participated in the annual event, adding to decades of data collection. Nome completed its count at sundown on New Year’s Eve.
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Senators unveil bill to extend, limit Alaska disaster declaration as deadline for food aid looms
Some Alaska state senators are aiming to pass a bill that would extend Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s disaster declaration, but with more limited powers than were in place until mid-February in order to continue providing food aid and assist in other COVID-19 response areas.
Consolidating ASD schools under consideration, but not likely to save money in short term
The Anchorage School Board wants the district administration to look at how consolidating schools could help close the district’s anticipated $22 million budget gap. Preliminary data shows it may hurt more than help in the short term.
Fast times and fat wallets – how Alaska got its pipeline
The trans-Alaska pipeline was the largest privately-funded construction project in the world, built across the biggest U.S. state and faced with unprecedented natural obstacles. It came with an $8 billion price tag, but true costs and benefits of the pipeline are still being calculated.
Thomas Files Recount Request
State Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Haines, said Tuesday that he was “99.9 percent sure” he’d ask for a recount in the race to keep his seat in the Legislature. On Wednesday, he chipped in the 0.1 percent.
Rep. Nageak’s nephew killed in police shooting
There was an officer involved in a fatal shooting in Barrow early Wednesday morning. According to the North Slope Borough Mayor’s office, the incident happened around 4:00 a.m. A North Slope Borough Police Officer was responding to a call for assistance when the shooting took place. The Mayor’s office identified the victim as Vincent Nageak III, the nephew of State Representative Ben Nageak (D-Barrow).Download Audio
Russian Orthodox Christmas Tradition Followed by Darker Custom
Anne Hillman, KUCB – Unalaska
Every year from Jan. 7-9 many Russian Orthodox believers go staring for Russian Christmas.
They follow a star from...
From Kotzebue to Ketchikan, Alaskans protested the killing of George Floyd, calling for justice
Here is a collection of our stories about the demonstrations from our reporters across the state.
54 Mushers Sign Up On First Day Of Iditarod Registration
Fifty-four mushers are already signed up for the 2013 Iditarod. Registration began Saturday. So far, the field includes nine rookies and plenty of familiar faces.
APD Seek Public’s Help In Finding Runaway Teen
Anchorage Police need the public’s help in locating a 17-year-old female who ran away from the Alaska Military Youth Academy where she is a cadet in their program.
Same-Sex Marriage is Legal in Alaska
A federal judge legalized same-sex marriage in Alaska on Sunday. Couples can start applying for licenses immediately and the state will recognize marriages from other states. Governor Sean Parnell said in a press release he will appeal the ruling in order to "defend and uphold the law and the Alaska Constitution."
Orphaned Sea Otter Pups Recovering At SeaLife Center
A pair of Sea Otter pups turned in to the Alaska SeaLife Center as orphaned are doing fine now. The center says hand feeding the animals was quite a chore because they consume 25 to 30 percent of their body weight each day. They are being transitioned from formula to seafood. Agnes was found near Homer in April. Nutka was found in June on Kodiak Island.
Helping hands get slapped
It's a common occurrence - teenagers outside a liquor store asking an adult to buy liquor for them. But the consequences are often unfortunate--sometimes...
Nome officials, homeless shelter see results from halt on Sunday alcohol sales
Local officials say three businesses' suspension of Sunday alcohol sales is contributing to reduced crime and emergency service calls.