ANCHORAGE ASSEMBLY | Seat F, Midtown Anchorage
Ronald Alleva and incumbent Assemblyman, Dick Traini run for Seat F in the Anchorage Assembly.
A ambiguous report card on Glacier Bay National Park
With its huge expanses of untouched habitat, and the full complement of animal species that were present before Europeans arrived, Glacier Bay National Park...
Assembly Tries New Version of Campsite Seizures Ordinance
Last night the Anchorage Assembly passed a new version of its campsite seizure ordinance, The municipality hopes this one will lift...
For some Alaskans, getting vaccinated is a simple choice. For others, like this Anchorage pastor, it’s complicated.
William Tauanu’u knows the danger of COVID-19 and believes the vaccine is effective. But he’s also concerned by reports from friends and family about side effects of the COVID vaccine, which has led him to cancel three appointments to get the shot.
‘There’s no help’: Anchorage homeless campers face uncertain future as Centennial Campground closure looms
Anchorage’s Centennial Park Campground, where hundreds of homeless residents have camped this summer, is closing on Saturday with no official plan for what's next.
Alaska’s worker shortage is due to pandemic retirees and funding instability, says economist
About one out of every nine jobs in the state is unfilled.
Wrong fuel caused May crash of Department of Forestry plane, says NTSB report
There were no fatalities in the accident, but the Division of Forestry says only one of the three firefighters who was injured has returned to work.
ADN owner responds to $1 million dollar lawsuit
The owner of the Alaska Dispatch News has submitted a response to a $1 million lawsuit filed against her. Listen now
Alaska Marine Highway System task force seeks more input
The nine-member group is working against a September 30 deadline to make recommendations to the administration after it concluded that privatization wouldn't pencil out.
The Alaska Fisheries Report with Jennifer Canfield
Coming up this week, Arne Fuglvog will spend less than a six months in prison for his fishing crimes; Southeast Native groups support trimming the sea otter population, but are concerned about some of a plan's ramifications; and the start dates for two crab fisheries will remain flexible. All that and should seats on the North Pacific Council be dedicated to sports fishing?
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Governor Walker discusses his prospects for 2017
Governor Bill Walker wants a budget plan and expressed frustration during his State of the State address with critics who don’t offer other ideas. What does he think he can get done during the current session and how long does he think it will take to get the state back on firm fiscal ground? We’ll ask when he joins us. Listen Now
Polling Places Running Out of Ballots
Some polling places ran out of municipal election ballots. Lisa Reider-Bott of Eagle River said she arrived at her polling place at the Eagle River Lions Club about 6:00 pm but she couldn't vote. Municipal elections staff confirmed that they ran out of ballots at several locations including the Eagle River Lions Club and Service High School. Read More
Teachers learning art skills and ways to integrate arts into regular instruction
Some teachers travel during summer vacation. Others have second or third jobs. Some, however, can't seem to get enough of school. For two weeks...
Three Arrested for Illegally Selling Walrus Ivory, Polar Bear Hides
Ben Matheson, KNOM – Nome
A federal grand jury indicted three people Thursday for the illegal sale of walrus ivory and polar bear...
Shell Oil Asks Regulators For More Time On Beaufort, Chukchi Leases
Shell Oil has spent the better part of a decade – and more than $6 billion – trying to explore prospects in the Alaskan Arctic, but they have little to show for it. Now that the clock is ticking down on their oil leases in the Beaufort and Chukchi Sea, Shell is asking regulators for more time.
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Alaska prosecutors make case for rebuilding amid soaring caseloads
Alaska has seen an upward trend in crime in recent years. At the same time, the Department of Law's Criminal Division has been hit with deep budget cuts. Now, prosecutors are making the case for rebuilding their capacity so they can hold more criminal offenders accountable. Listen now
Fairbanks hospital readies mobile morgue
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital has set up a mobile morgue in the parking lot to prepare for any mass casualty event. The refrigerator container is not running yet, but can be ready in two hours.
Alaska jobs up over October 2021, lag pre-pandemic numbers
Alaska had about 6,100 more jobs last month than in October 2021 but most industries had not regained pre-pandemic job levels, a state labor department report shows.
Pebble boosts spending to lobby feds
Washington, D.C. firms report Pebble paid them $1.2 million to lobby Congress and the executive branch in 2018.
Anchorage School District enters mediation with teachers union over contracts
Teachers in the Anchorage School District are working without a contract, and in negotiations for a new one. The parties are in mediation Oct. 18 and 19. Listen now