Legislation Would Reinstate Medevac Membership Programs
An Airlift Northwest Lear Jet waits for a medevac call at Juneau’s airport. Airlift is ending its medevac insurance program in Alaska after losing a regulatory exemption. An Airlift Northwest Lear Jet waits for a medevac call at Juneau’s airport. Airlift Northwest could bring back its popular membership program under legislation introduced in the Alaska House and Senate.
Seward council approves rate increase after failed electric utility sale
Officials had warned of an increase, estimated at $36 a month for average users, after voters twice rejected a city-backed sale of the local electric utility.
Is Alaska’s Economy Grounded?
Alaska’s economy slowed in 2013. On Thursday, two economists offered different takes on what that means for this year at the World Trade Center Alaska‘s annual statewide economic forecast talk in Juneau.
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Centennial Denali Climb Members Return To Talkeetna
A group of climbers that successfully retraced the hundred year old footsteps of their ancestors by reaching the summit of Denali last month have completed their long walk out to civilization. KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke to some members of the climb in Talkeetna and has this story.
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AK: Family food truck spices up Kodiak food scene with Salvadorian, Mexican fare
A food truck in Kodiak is creating quite a stir, serving up the national food of El Salvador, along with some other dishes. Listen now
Interior temperatures to drop this weekend
A forecast weather shift is expected to cool interior temperatures this weekend. Listen now
NTSB says Boeing is withholding key details about door plug on Alaska 737 Max 9 jet
NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy told senators that Boeing has not revealed who was responsible for failing to reattach the door plug properly.
Anchorage’s National Archives Office Closing
The government’s top archivist, David Ferriero announced today the Anchorage branch of the National Archives will close this year.
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Animal Care Offers Tips For Helping Pets Cope With Fireworks
For the first time in years, residents of Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valley can legally shoot fireworks. However, as much as...
U.S. Senate Republican Candidates Debate Addresses Resource Development, Government Overreach
All three candidates vying for the Republican nomination in August's senatorial primary election squared off over a variety of issues in Anchorage on Thursday.
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Second Skier Dies From Avalanche Injuries
A second skier has died from his injuries from an avalanche that hit a group of six heli-skiers outside of Haines yesterday.
Ballot measure to defund Ketchikan’s library over drag queen storytime certified for Oct. 4 election
Only people who live in unincorporated areas of the borough will be eligible to vote on the measure.
‘We’re open’: Alaska businesses can operate at full capacity on Friday, Dunleavy says
It’s the governor’s latest major lift of coronavirus-related restrictions. Previously, certain businesses could only operate at 25% to 50% capacity.
Southeast Dungeness crab harvest below average
Most areas in Southeast closed to commercial fall fishing for Dungeness crab on Nov. 30. The State has crunched the numbers and the season was below average in both harvest and participation.
Federally funded heat pumps are coming to Prince of Wales Island
Spruce Root partnered with Alaska Power & Telephone to secure the $2.5 million award, which will also support a technician training program.
He worked briefly for the state in the ’70s. Should he get “gold chain” Tier I retirement benefits?
The Alaska Supreme Court on Thursday heard a case that labor unions say could affect the retirement plans of thousands of former state employees.
Drug ring bust nabs 8, but 4 remain armed, dangerous, on the loose
Four members of a drug ring are still at large after Anchorage police and federal law enforcement officers arrested 8 people yesterday for cocaine,...
President of First Alaskans Institute testifies at committee hearing on federal boarding schools
La Quen Náay Liz Medicine Crow pointed to the history of Alaska Native youth being sent out of state to boarding schools and to punitive asylums in the Lower 48.
‘Bear, stop it! Stop breaking my kayak!’
While Mary Maley was kayaking from Ketchikan to Petersburg something unexpected happened, a bear attacked her kayak and then something equally surprising happened. More than 3 million people watched the video of it on YouTube.
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Craig crews working to restore water service, but boil notice remains in effect
Crews in Prince of Wales Island’s largest community are working to restore service after a water outage that began Sunday.