Survey investigates Alaskans’ attitudes towards wildlife
Colorado State University is conducting a survey of Alaska residents to measure their attitudes towards wildlife. It is part of a nationwide study that began in 2005.
Fairbanks Entrepreneur Setting Up Third Wind Power Generator
A Fairbanks entrepreneur is putting up a third wind generator in Delta Junction, and Golden Valley Electric Association intends to buy the additional electricity.
Anchorage bus overhaul pushes frequency over breadth
Officials in Anchorage Tuesday unveiled a long-waited overhaul of the municipality's public transportation system. And planners are gearing up to spend the next six months preparing residents and visitors for major changes. Listen now
Coast Guard captain describes encounter with Chinese, Russian warships off Alaska
The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Kimball and its commander, Capt. Thomas C. D’Arcy, encountered a formation of seven Chinese and Russian warships in the Bering Sea last month.
Bethel hosts Alaska National Guard head’s promotion, new helicopter
Lt. Gen. Torrence Saxe said the Bethel-based UH-60L Black Hawk will be fitted with a rescue hoist, at locals' request.
Does Alaska Air buyout of Hawaiian Vacations create illegal monopoly?
The Alaska Public Interest Research Group (AKPIRG) is asking Alaska's Attorney General to investigate the recent acquisition of Hawaiian Vacations by Alaska Airlines. AKPIRG...
Palin reveals proposed oil tax revisions
The Palin administration today gave the public its first look at the legislation that lawmakers will begin debating in the special session coming up...
Panel Discusses Alaska Tribal Courts
A panel of experts met last night at the University of Alaska Justice Center to discuss Tribal Courts in Alaska.
Electric Cars Slow To Catch On In Sitka
It was just a few years ago that Sitka’s electric utility predicted a significant increase in the number of electric vehicles on the road, especially in communities with relatively inexpensive electric power. Despite steady high fuel prices, the community’s interest in electric cars — after an initial spike — has been flat.
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Fairbanks Pledges $1.7 Million to Ice Alaska’s Effort to Purchase Railroad Land
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
The Fairbanks Assembly passed a resolution allowing the borough to give Ice Alaska $1.7 million to help it...
Program to Cover Costs of Complying with Fishing Restrictions
A coastal development program says it will foot the bill so Lower Yukon fishers can comply with new fishing restrictions. The Yukon Delta Fisheries...
Outdoor Vendor Highlights “Alaska Made”
Anchorage's street vendors are a hardy lot. Despite a blustery, wet summer, they are showing up at outdoor markets rain or shine. One familiar...
Alaska Writer Laureate Releases New Book
Homer author Nancy Lord, Alaska’s current Writer Laureate, has written a new book titled “Rock, Water, Wild—An Alaskan Life.” It’s a collection of...
2018 Alaska Teacher of the Year nominee: Kent Fielding
Skagway high school English and History teacher Kent Fielding taught at Mt. Edgecumbe before Skagway, where he has taught for the past 12 years. He said technology, especially phones can be a challenge in school but he says in Skagway, it's crucial. Listen now
Senate Finance Committee Examines Efforts to Lower Oil Taxes
The state Senate Finance committee is taking the first steps toward understanding what is expected to be a major point of contention during next year’s session -- a renewed effort by the Governor and members of the House of Representatives to lower oil taxes.
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.
Young, Murkowski to do ‘double whammy’ on energy bill
Alaska Congressman Don Young will have a say in drafting the final version of Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s energy modernization bill. That’s because the U.S. House passed its own energy bill this week, to match the Murkowski bill already passed in the Senate. House leaders then picked Young to serve on the conference committee that will negotiate a compromise between the two bills. Download Audio
Many Agree Robust Rescue Tug Needed In Aleutians
It’s been eight years since the Selendang Ayu cargo ship lost control and split in half outside Unalaska, spilling hundreds of thousands of gallons of oil and killing six crewmembers.
Sitka Prepares To Replace ANB Harbor
ANB harbor is usually packed with commercial fishing vessels, but this week, it’s empty. Its regular occupants have moved to other harbors around Sitka, as the city prepares to demolish all of the existing structures and replace the harbor entirely. Construction is scheduled to start in early November.
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Stevens conviction: Kodiak reactions
Citizens across the state had wide ranging opinions about Stevens' conviction, including in the port of Kodiak, on the eastern end of the Aleutian...