Fairbanks Restaurant Goes Smoke Free
A well-known Fairbanks restaurant has agreed to go smoke free in partnership with the Tanana Chiefs Conference.
Scientists Have Tentatively Identified Mysterious Orange Goo
Federal scientists say they have tentatively identified the mysterious orange goo that showed up recently in a lagoon near Kivalina.
Anchorage economic outlook slow to moderate
Consumers in Anchorage are feeling positive. The city's Consumer Optimism Index has reached a four-year high -- 63 out of 100. The score is based on random phone surveys of at least 350 households. But the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation says that doesn't mean everything is looking up. The three-year outlook for Anchorage shows only slow to moderate economic growth.
Alaska GOP Gov. Dunleavy seeks to oust Democratic chair of oil and gas watchdog agency
A two-page letter from Dunleavy last month charges French with “neglect of duty and misconduct,” and levies five charges to justify the governor’s bid to remove French from chairmainship of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
Chopper search yielding no results
After 48 hours of searching, there's still no sign this evening of a medical helicopter that disappeared Monday night on its way from Cordova...
U.S. Navy to name ship after Metlakatla veteran Solomon Atkinson
The decision was announced last week by Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro on Metlakatla’s Founders’ Day holiday, Aug. 7.
Alaska News Nightly: February 3, 2014
Department of Corrections Says Some Calls Between Inmates, Attorneys; Planned Parenthood Tries To Block Abortion Regulation; Trooper’s Helo 1 Crash Still Under Investigation; Board of Fish Discussing Cook Inlet Salmon Issues; Army Seeks ‘Data Gaps’ Over Cleanups At Old Chem/Bio-warfare Site Near Greely; Tongass Democrats Nominate Kiehl, Kito, And Reardon For Kerttula’s Vacant Seat; Commission Rolls Out Arctic Strategy Plan; Stebbins Planning To Fix Long-Standing Problems Using Recovery Funds; Front Of The Pack Shapes Up On Yukon Quest Trail
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Mushing Legend George Attla Dies
Alaska Native dog mushing great George Attla has died. The sprint champion known as “The Huslia Hustler” died of cancer on Sunday at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage. He was 81. Attla’s impact spanned from success in racing to helping village kids connect with mushing.
Flood warning issued for Seward area
National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Seward until 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Kyle Rittenhouse is acquitted of all charges in the trial over killing 2 in Kenosha
Kyle Rittenhouse, the 18-year-old who fatally shot two people during the unrest last year in Kenosha, Wis., has been acquitted of all charges in a criminal trial that divided the nation over questions about gun rights, violence at racial justice protests and vigilantism.
For seniors with Alzheimer’s, staying busy is key
The number of people living with Alzheimer's in Alaska will increase by 70 percent in the next decade and will require extra services. For people living with the disease now, it's not necessarily the memory loss that defines aging.
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Anchorage Police Chief Ken McCoy says he’ll retire in February
In a statement Tuesday evening, McCoy said his decision came after "much reflection and thoughtful consideration," but he did not provide a specific reason for retiring less than a year after he was named police chief.
Public health data shows 13 percent rise in Alaska suicides
New report comes beside a study documenting the presence of drugs and alcohol in incidents of self-harm.
Judge rejects state’s effort to block Alaska Gov. Dunleavy recall campaign
Anchorage Superior Court Judge Eric Aarseth ruled from the bench that the campaign can move forward, but his decision is certain to be appealed by Dunleavy's administration to the Alaska Supreme Court.
Alaska GOP vows ‘significant response’ against Murkowski
The chairman of the Alaska Republican Party is vowing to repercussions against Sen. Lisa Murkowski for opposing the confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Listen now
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, May 20, 2019
From Texas to Colorado to Scotland, ANWR drilling opponents take their case to CEOs; State to ship water to Yakutat following PFAS contamination at well; Negotiations over Alaska Tribal Child Welfare Compact break down between state and tribes; Pink salmon fisherman still waiting for federal relief funding after season disaster; Alaska man given Coast Guard medal years after girl's rescue; Two bridges named after fallen Interior State Troopers; Scientists find 1,800-year-old footprint near Fairbanks; Author, radio host honored as Alaska’s ‘Distinguished Artist’ for 2019
Anchorage Police Investigating Homeless Death
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
Anchorage Police have located the body of a homeless man near the city’s sports arena. The death is...
Public weighs in on state water quality application to EPA
Public comment on the state's application was held in Anchorage last night. About 17 people signed up to testify, all but 2 spoke against the...
Ad Alleges Begich Shortchanges His Female Staff – Is It True?
An ad running against Sen. Mark Begich attacks him on his support for women – exactly where he proclaims his strength. The ad, by Crossroads GPS, says he favors men when it comes to setting salaries for his Senate staff.
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Fuel May Have Leaked From Kulluk Lifeboats After Grounding
It looks like there was a spill from the Kulluk grounding after all. One of four life-boats dislodged and washed ashore as the huge rig grounded off Sitkalidik Island has at least two damaged fuel tanks. The rig itself has been towed to more sheltered waters and responders discovered the empty tanks while assessing materials washed to the the shoreline during the New Year's Eve grounding. The spill is estimated as under 270 gallons of diesel fuel. That estimate may rise as more tanks are examined on the four lifeboats.