Explosion Rocks Fairbanks Neighborhood
An explosion rocked a Fairbanks neighborhood over the weekend. Alaska State Troopers say the blast occurred on a makeshift shooting range on private property in the Chena Ridge area Saturday afternoon. Trooper spokeswoman Megan Peters says no injuries were reported, but there was damage to area homes.
Lance Mackey and others prepping for 2008 Yukon Quest and Iditarod
The Yukon Quest's early sign up deadline passed over the weekend. Fifteen mushers registered early for next February's race, including defending champion Lance Mackey...
British Ambassador Touring Alaska
The British Ambassador is visiting Alaska. Sir Nigel Sheinwald plans to go to Sitka today and to Prudhoe Bay later this week. Monday, the Ambassador was taken on a tour of the Pebble mining area, by Anglo American, and also met with United Fishermen of Alaska to discuss the proposed mine.
Community in Unity: Recovery Behind Bars
Many crimes are fueled by drug and alcohol addictions. So what can prevent some criminal activity? Helping people receive treatment. During Community in Unity: Recovery Behind Bars, inmates, staff, and other community members gathered inside Goose Creek Correctional Center near Wasilla to share stories about treatment, crime, and recovery.
Burglaries up 64% in Juneau last year, trend continues this year
Anytime someone breaks in somewhere to steal or commit a felony, that’s a burglary. It’s a crime of opportunity that can affect anyone, said Juneau police Lt. David Campbell. Listen now
Sleeping with even a little bit of light isn’t good for your health, study shows
Just a night or two of exposure to faint light is enough to raise your pulse and increase insulin resistance — factors that increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes, researchers find.
Oil Spills at Lisburne Fields During Valve Testing
The Trans Alaska Pipeline was shut down for maintenance over the weekend, and during pressure testing a valve blew where it runs under a road at BP's Lisburne field.
Fiesta Colors Could Boost Potato Sales
Locally grown produce could be taking on a new festive look soon. Researchers in Palmer are working on what they call "novelty" potatoes.
Crossing party lines, Manchin endorses Murkowski’s Senate campaign
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin on Sunday endorsed Republican colleague Lisa Murkowski for reelection, crossing party lines to back the incumbent from Alaska who faces a primary challenger supported by former President Donald Trump.
Utility investigates ‘longer blackout than usual’ in Delta Junction
Area residents "embraced the suck" as crews with the Golden Valley Electric Association scrambled to fix toppled poles.
On Horizon Air, leather under your bum destined for chic afterlife
A Portland-based brand is releasing a travel accessory collection using repurposed seat leather from Horizon Air flights. That's right -- your new bag may have touched thousands of cheeks... and not the sweet, baby kind.
Sally Jewell Breezes Past Energy Committee
President Barack Obama's pick to head the Interior Department, Sally Jewell, CEO of outdoor retailer REI, cruised through a committee vote Thursday morning.
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Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, March 23, 2017
Young on both sides of debate as House health bill vote is delayed; Walker: Up to 45K Alaskans could lose coverage with GOP bill; Palmer man faces federal charges in 2016 double homicide; Police on lookout for Fairbanks library shooter; Military officials discuss REAL ID urgency, other issues; Huge fine issued for dangerous incident at Anchorage power plant; Emperor goose hunt will bring temporary jobs to 6 YK Delta villages; Fish and Game says crab counts were low this season, fishermen disagree; Inter-Island Ferry attracts more passengers; Fox Spring could remain under state ownership; Ask a Climatologist: Clear and cold on repeat Listen now
FCC Revisiting Airwave Laws
The Federal Communications Commission is assessing current rules over how much mobile spectrum one company can own. Some smaller mobile companies, like those in Alaska, are hoping it will give them a better chance to capture more, high-quality airwaves.
Anchorage police identify the man fatally shot by officers on Monday as a 21-year-old
This is the third armed man shot by Anchorage officers in the past month.
Juneau leaders declare local emergency after record flooding
The city has condemned eight buildings, displacing about 20 households.
Hundreds Gather For Regional Economic Summit
Hundreds of business and political leaders from Canada, Oregon, Washington, Montana and Idaho have come to Alaska to talk about what these places all have in common.
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Galena Residents Prepare for Possible Yukon Flooding
A 25-mile Yukon river ice jam threatening to flood the village of Ruby has broken and is now flowing.
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Senate confirms Kindred to US District Court
The U.S. Senate today confirmed Joshua Kindred to be a federal District Court judge in Alaska.
Jahna Lindemuth to serve as next Alaska Attorney General
Governor Walker announced Tuesday afternoon that Jahna Lindemuth would succeed Craig Richards as the Alaska Attorney General. Download Audio