Immigrants in Kodiak sending cash home in line with national trends
Millions of immigrants are sending billions of dollars back home worldwide. According to The Associated Press, the amount being sent abroad has more than...
WWII Army "Cutthroat" remembers secret 1942 assault and construction on Adak
On a cloudy night 65 years ago -- August 28, 1942 -- 37 U.S. Army Commandos, known as "Castner's Cutthroats," silently rowed rubber rafts...
Anchorage School District approves new culturally-sensitive scheduling policy
Starting today, when Anchorage schools schedule an event, they'd better double-check to make certain it doesn't fall on one of 12 days deemed culturally...
Bob Barker and 'PAWS' offer to take Alaska Zoo's 'Maggie' south to sanctuary — for free
An animal sanctuary in northern California has offered to take Maggie the elephant and pay for all costs of her relocation. The Performing Animal...
Governor's mansion in Juneau slated for major repairs in multiple phases
The Governor's residence is Juneau is getting ready for significant repairs that are likely to take until next summer to complete. The expensive project...
Former U.S. Senator Mike Gravel brings Presidential campaign to Alaska
Alaska's former U.S. Senator Mike Gravel returned to Alaska this week and many of the state's political veterans turned out for his speeches and...
Pavlof volcano continues rumbling after 18,000-foot ash explosion last week
Pavlof Volcano on the Alaska Peninsula keeps on burbling and puffing. It is Alaska's most active volcano and it can provide challenges for those...
Toshiba moving ahead with nuclear power proposal for Galena
Toshiba is ready to move forward with seeking a license for the nuclear reactor proposed for Galena. The Japanese corporation announced its intentions in...
Governor Palin revising staff lineup
The Palin Administration staff is getting a shakeup -- including a complete revamp of the Legislative Liaison office that proved successful during this year's...
Evenson not guilty of first-degree murder; may face second-degree murder trial
A Sitka jury has found a 42-year old Petersburg man not guilty of first-degree murder, but jurors were not able to agree on a...
Valdez developer jumping through local hoops to pursue ski resort
The idea of a ski resort in Valdez has attracted considerable community support, but it's been slow going to get it approved by the...
NPS funds two Alaska park projects in advance of 2016 centennial celebration
Two Alaska National Park projects are among those selected nationwide for funding as part of the Park Service's 10-year celebration of its centennial coming...
Bob Barker and 'PAWS' offer to take Alaska Zoo's 'Maggie' south to sanctuary — for free
An animal sanctuary in northern California has offered to take Maggie the elephant and pay for all costs of her relocation. The Performing Animal...
Municipality changes plans for first responder training and pares down firing range sites
After arousing considerable public attention, the proposed training facilities for Anchorage-based first responders has undergone considerable change. Now the agencies involved in the Alaska...
Anchorage State of the City speech available
For those that may be interested, KSKA has published the complete audio from this week's State of the City address by Anchorage Mayor Mark...
Dinosaur excavations underway on the North Slope
Scientists have successfully built a tunnel into the abundant fossil dinosaur deposits along the Colville River on the North Slope and are taking out...
Larry Reynolds: Valdez's great white hunter and economic entrepreneur
The Palin Administration says it closed the deal to sell the fabled Westwind Two jet for $2.1 million. Valdez resident Larry Reynolds is now...
Botanist Raven flies to Alaska to teach local environmental leadership
A renowned botanist and international environmental leader is visiting Alaska. Peter Raven is the longtime director of the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis,...
Petition filed in Ketchikan to restrict number of jewelry storefronts downtown
A citizen's group has filed a petition to limit the number of jewelry stores in downtown Ketchikan. The group collected nearly 700 signatures in...
Sitka school board drops unique high school graduation requirement
A hallmark of graduation and a right of passage for Sitka high school seniors is no more. For years, students were required to undertake...