Line One: Treating and detecting breast cancer
Breast cancer is a complex and wide-ranging class of cancer, with many different types, treatments, and detection methods, but as with any cancer, it’s best to catch it as early as possible. October is breast-cancer awareness month, but monitoring for the signs and preventing risk is a year-round job. On this Line One host Dr. Jillian Woodruff and her guest discuss screening for, and treating, breast cancer.
Fishing Industry Assists Shellfish Hatchery
The shellfish hatchery business is still experimental, especially in Alaska and especially when it comes to crabs.
Bear Attack Leaves Nome Man in Critical Condition
Ben Matheson, KNOM – Nome
A Nome man is in critical condition following a brown bear attack Sunday east of Nome.
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‘Potent storm’ could bring over an inch of rain to some parts of Southcentral today
Anchorage's hillside and the northern Kenai Peninsula are expected to be the hardest hit.
No suspects in West Juneau double murder
The Juneau Police Department is treating two deaths discovered in a West Juneau condo on Sunday afternoon as a double murder -- with no suspects.
Port Tours Highlight Positives of Expansion
The Port of Anchorage is the point of entry for 90 percent of all the consumer goods for the state of Alaska. It's been in the news a lot over the past few years -- mostly because of problems with an expansion project. But you may not have heard as much about the parts of the expansion that worked, and how they are changing the port.
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With quarter of population vaccinated, COVID-19 cases in Southwest Alaska on decline
After months with some of the highest COVID-19 case rates in the country, the Y-K Delta is finally seeing a decline in cases.
Agency Declines to Continue Research Investigation
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management says it has found no misconduct in research by an Alaska scientist who wrote a 2006 paper on drowned polar bears and was subsequently investigated.
Energy Proponents Upset with Governor Over Stimulus Money
Renewable energy proponents are upset with Governor Sarah Palin’s decision to reject more than 28 million dollars in energy money under the federal stimulus...
Contemplating a defense for a futuristic weapon
The topic of a resolution introduced by request of the Joint Legislative Armed Services committee, sounds like something from a 1950's era science fiction...
Jury Rules In Favor of City In Homer Airport Shooting Case
A jury today ruled in favor of the City of Homer and three Homer Police officers who were accused of acting recklessly during a 2006 shootout at the Homer Airport.
New Cabin Construction For Wrangell Ranger District
A new cabin is currently being installed in the Wrangell ranger district.
Lisa Phu, KSTK – Wrangell
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Alaska voters say they’re worried about climate change. Here’s where the candidates stand.
Alaska is at the forefront of climate change in the U.S. — it’s warming faster than any other state, and more than 60% of Alaskans say it’s an issue they’re concerned about.
North Pole Crude Refinery Shutting Down
Officials with Flint Hills Resources Alaska announced today they will halt processing crude oil at the company’s North Pole refinery over the next few months.
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Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019
With help from an Anchorage conservative group, the city of Fairbanks' mayor appears headed for reelection. Also: A fight out in the Aleutian islands, over a lot of cod worth a lot of money.
Talk of Alaska: Scott McAdams, Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate
The political prospects for Democratic Senate nominee Scott McAdams suddenly improved when his expected opponent, Lisa Murkowski, lost the primary election. If you...
McAdams Speaks About Economic, Energy Plan
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
On Thursday, Democratic Senate Candidate Scott McAdams said Alaska’s Congressional delegation should take a new role in helping shape...
Early Assessment Puts Flood Cost At $11.9 Million
The State’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management has identified 1,300 structures affected by September’s flood disaster. As homeowners continue to slog through paperwork for disaster claims, FEMA has stepped in to join the state’s recovery efforts.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Juneau Rep. Parish won’t run for re-election; Legislature weighs permanent fund earnings draw as session nears end; Offshore lease schedule for Beaufort draws flak; Arc of Anchorage to pay $2.3M to settle allegations of false Medicaid claims; Strong winds batter Anchorage; Alaska State Legislature urges Congress to address state ivory bans; Hugh Neff banned from 2019 Yukon Quest due to poor dog care; As Mat-Su mulls budget, school funding off the table; Marijuana-regulating ordinance advocates flood Fairbanks city council hearing to urge passage; Klukwan, Takshanuk Watershed Council unite for baseline water quality testing; Virgin America merger with Alaska Air reaches logistical crescendo this week; Over a month of severe GCI outages causing headaches for city workers Listen now
Sleetmute Man Arrested on Sexual Abuse Warrant
Alaska State Troopers arrested a Sleetmute man Friday on a warrant for sexual abuse of a minor. Aniak-based Troopers arrested Sakar N. Zaukar of Sleetmute at his Housing Road residence around 3 p.m.