VIDEO: A recent college grad lands a job but worries about the future
The last decade saw a remarkable run-up in oil and gas employment as high oil prices led to record numbers of energy industry jobs in Alaska. That meant young people had an easier time getting started in oil and gas. Hannah Vuppula was lucky enough to land an engineering job last year at an Anchorage firm that works on the Trans Alaska Pipeline.
Forest Service To Tweak Tongass Management Plan
The U.S. Forest Service has decided to make changes in its Tongass land management plan. That means users and interest groups will get to submit suggestions on road-building, logging, stream restoration and habitat protection.
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Murkowski and Sullivan condemn Trump’s Syria decision
Both of Alaska's U.S. senators have joined the chorus of Republicans criticizing President Trump's decision to pull U.S. troops from northern Syria.
Anchorage Family’s 50-Year-Old Secret Revealed
This is the time for big family gatherings. And for Bill Popp’s family in Anchorage, those celebrations will be even sweeter this year. Last fall, Popp found out he had a younger sister, who his mom had given up for adoption in 1961. Yesterday, we heard how that family secret was revealed after 50 years. Today, Julia O’Malley tells part two of the story – why Bill’s mom Mary Lou had to put the baby up for adoption.
Former state trooper found dead on hunting trip near Cordova
Troopers say a pilot scheduled to pick up 44-year-old Alex Arduser on Egg Island found his partially submerged body Tuesday.
Iditarod Musher Sues to Get Money Back
Iditarod mushers are gearing up for next year's race. Seventy five dog drivers have signed for the 2010 trek to Nome, each paying...
Sen. Dunleavy won’t challenge Murkowski after all
It's an election year for U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, and so far no one has raised significant money to run against her. One Republican who suggested last spring he might challenge her now says he's no longer considering it.
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Anchorage Set To Host 2014 National Nordic Skiing National Championships
The 2014 U.S. National Championships and SuperTour Finals for cross-country skiing are set to start in just over a week in Anchorage.
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Supreme Court rejects Hale property case
The Hale family, formerly known as the Pilgrims, have come to the end of the road in a fight with the National Park Service...
Sow With 3 Cubs Stands Her Ground On Juneau Trail
U.S. Forest Service officials are concerned about a stressed out mama bear near the Mendenhall Glacier.
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Prince William Sound Black Cod Fishermen Likely Facing Lower Harvest Limits
Fishermen taking part in the state waters Black Cod fishery in Prince William Sound will likely be facing lower harvest limits when the fishery opens next spring.
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Conservation Groups Challenge State’s Beluga Whale Lawsuit
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A half-dozen conservation groups are challenging the state’s lawsuit to overturn the listing of beluga whales off Anchorage as endangered. The ...
Cannabis Entrepreneurs Preparing For Potential Legalization
Alaska’s marijuana ballot initiative has some Fairbanks entrepreneurs organizing in hopes of being able to grow and sell the drug. Proposition 2 would have the state regulate marijuana like alcohol.
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Ft. Richardson Paratrooper Dies in Afghanistan
Army officials are reporting a paratrooper from Fort Richardson died in the Bermal District of Paktika, Afghanistan on Wednesday afternoon. Twenty five-year old...
Senate Committee Introduces New Version Of Oil Tax Bill
At today’s prices, Alaska’s oil tax system can be compared to those of Norway, Russia, and Venezuela in terms of how much money it puts in state coffers. A plan introduced by the Senate finance committee today would change that. It’s a new version of the oil tax plan Governor Parnell introduced earlier this session.
Man Hospitalized After Bear Mauling
A 65-year-old man is hospitalized after being mauled by a grizzly bear while hunting in Alaska.
65-year-old Donald “Skip” Sanford was attacked Monday near the...
Anchorage Assembly Appoints Election investigator
The Chair of the Anchorage Assembly has appointed an independent third party investigator to look into what went wrong during the April 3rd Municipal Election. A retired judge investigate the matter. Chair Ernie Hall made the announcement at Tuesday's regular assembly meeting, along with other election updates. KSKA's Daysha Eaton was there and has this report.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019
As the U.S. House launches an impeachment inquiry, reaction from Congressman Don Young. Plus: A watchdog group questions a federal grant to the state of Alaska over the roadless rule.
Budget cuts could leave communities without health care
As lawmakers finish off their spending plan for state operations, a wide variety of programs are considering the impacts of budget cuts. One is the state public health center system, where reductions could leave communities without some types of care. Download Audio
New Fairbanks Costco might be built in vacant Sam’s Club building
Costco may move into a Fairbanks building being vacated by Sam’s Club. Listen now