Unalaska Storm Coats Birds In Ice
A storm sweeping through Unalaska Tuesday brought freezing spray that coated everything in town with a thick layer of ice – including the birds.
UAS to offer marine transportation degree program
Students and mariners will soon be able to get formal marine transportation education without leaving the state. The University of Alaska Board of Regents last week approved a new marine transportation degree program at the University of Alaska Southeast.
Nome Churches, Nonprofits Keep Sales Tax Exemption
Nome’s nonprofits and churches will remain exempt from city sales tax—and retailers won’t have their unsold inventories taxed—but at Monday night’s City Council meeting, efforts to charge property tax on airplanes moved forward.
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Bruce Babbitt boosting opposition to Bush oil leasing in Bristol Bay
The man who helped buy back federal oil gas leases 11 years ago is in Bristol Bay rallying opposition to the Bush administration's plan...
Going Green: Business Opportunities and Challenges
KSKA Public Radio is proud to present Joel Makower's recent Anchorage speech on the business rewards and challenges of "going green."
Len Anderson originally filed...
Rat Poison Suspected of Killing Island Birds
Rat poison is responsible for killing at least five birds on an island in the Aleutians this spring. It is suspected in the deaths...
As Marijuana Rules Take Shape, A Focus on Local Control
Emerging rules are modeled on commercial alcohol sales, with regulators hoping to learn from past mistakes in Washington and Colorado.
Former K-300 manager indicted on 25 counts
The Former Manager of the Kuskokwim 300 Sled Race, Staci Gillilan, has been indicted on 25 criminal counts. Gillilan was arrested last spring...
Matanuska River Erosion Continues To Threaten Sutton Homes
The dramatic surge of the Matanuska River during the past few days has pushed families from some homes and is continuing to threaten others.
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Bill Walker To Run For Governor
Next year’s election season is already heating up, with Republican Bill Walker announcing today that he will again run for Governor, as he did in 2010.
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Y-K Delta Fish Buyer Plans To Market Salmon Outside Alaska
With the statewide salmon fishing season just starting up, many Alaskans are eager to get the highly prized fish for their freezers. But for one Yukon Kuskokwim Delta fish buyer, there is a clear goal: marketing Kuskowkim River Salmon to areas outside Alaska.
Hoonah’s Marvin to be Arraigned Tuesday
Casey Kelly, KTOO - Juneau
John Marvin, Jr. is scheduled to be arraigned at Tuesday afternoon in Juneau District Court. He's charged with two...
Ferry advocates rethink management under smaller budgets
Should the Alaska Marine Highway System be managed differently? That’s a question being asked by ferry advocates as they cope with smaller budgets and reduced schedules.
Juneau Assembly approves bigger grants for building mother-in-law apartments
The previous version, which offered $6,000 grants, expired in June. The new grants will be $13,500.
Restaurant closures create uncertainty in the market for premium Copper River salmon
Restaurants may not be reliable buyers this year, as owners grapple with reduced business amid the coronavirus pandemic.
ANWR drilling foes see chance to sow doubt
What can opponents of drilling in the Arctic Refuge expect to accomplish with control of just one chamber of Congress? Momentum.
Big Lake recognizes 20th anniversary of devastating wildfire
A block party in Big Lake on Saturday drew happy crowds, but there was an underlying somber theme to the event. The day was dedicated to those firefighters, and community residents, who faced the "Big One".. the Miller's Reach blaze of twenty years ago.
Oil prices are up, but how long will it last?
The current price of oil is several dollars higher than state economists predicted, but it doesn't quite fill the hole in the state's budget -- and, it doesn't mean oil prices are going to stay up. Listen now
Key Provision Of Erin’s Law Restored
After holding the bill for three weeks, the Senate Finance Committee has unveiled a new version of the Alaska Safe Children’s Act -- known nationally as “Erin’s Law.” Some controversial riders have been removed.
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Third Alaskan dies of COVID-19 as case count rises to 114
The deceased patient was 73 years old and had been admitted to the hospital almost a week ago.