Caribou management and health | Alaska Insight
Lori Townsend and her guests discuss what should be done to ensure caribou are healthy and plentiful for future generations.
Deadly missile strikes hit Kyiv as explosions reported in other cities across Ukraine
Explosions rocked several cities across Ukraine in the most extensive attack on the country since the early days of Russia's invasion in February.
Dunleavy unveils budget proposal, with deep cuts to education and health care
The spending plan would overhaul major government functions and eliminate specific programs and services. Dunleavy says the cuts are needed to balance the state budget while paying out larger Permanent Fund dividend checks under a historical legal formula.
Sen. Sullivan Weighs In On State of the Union Topics
President Obama’s State of the Union address to Congress is Tuesday night, but the White House has been offering previews of his main proposals for weeks. Alaska’s new Republican Senator, Dan Sullivan, said before the speech he was expecting to hear an overly rosy depiction of unemployment.
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Anti-Begich Ad in Voter Guide Prompts Bill to Ban Parties From Booklet
The state Division of Elections took some heat this year for publishing an attack ad against Sen. Mark Begich within the pages of the official voter guide. Now, Rep. Les Gara, an Anchorage Democrat, wants to ban partisan ads in the guide, a booklet that’s mailed to every voting household.
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Fairbanks North Star Borough receives federal grant to fund cleaner burning appliances
The $4 million Targeted Air Shed Grant announced by the Environmental Protection Agency last month is the latest aimed at reducing fine particulate pollution from wood and coal burning. Listen now
Alaska Senate set to debate state budget on Thursday
The biggest difference from the House budget is that the Senate bill does not include $1.28 billion for school funding. The Senate would provide that money in separate legislation.
This year’s El Niño likely means warmer winter temperatures and maybe less snow
"It even may approach what we call a 'super' El Niño, which has only happened a few times in the last 50 years," said Alaska climate researcher Brian Brettschneider.
‘None of us wants to do this’: UAA leaders recommend eliminating degree programs to shrink budget gap
UAA is proposing to cut degree programs to save money and shrink budget gaps.
Major art chosen for the new Dena'ina Convention and Civic Center
Yesterday the city unveiled the two major art designs chosen for the new Dena'ina Convention and Civic Center now under construction in downtown...
Fuel vault likely led to oil spill at Anchorage’s University Lake
The popular off-leash dog park remains closed as cleanup continues.
Climate bill advances in Senate; Murkowski and Stevens uncommitted, concerned
The U.S. Senate today voted to move ahead with debate on the bipartisan Lieberman-Warner climate change bill. It's aimed at reducing and capping human-caused...
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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Eagle River history teacher surprised with $25,000 award
An Eagle High School social studies teacher was a 2017 recipient of the prestigious Milken Education Award. Listen now
High winds stall Tustemena; More gusts on horizon
Forecasts calling for continued high winds in Southcentral Alaska have forced cancellation of the state ferry Tustemena's sailing between Homer and Kodiak.
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Obama’s Alaska regs could cling long into Trump’s term
As a candidate, President-elect Donald Trump vowed to dump Obama-era policies and unleash the energy industry to produce more oil, gas and coal. It would seem like good times for natural resource extraction in Alaska. Trump's EPA may do a U-turn to help the Pebble mine, but some of President Obama's Alaska policies will be harder to dismantle. Listen Now
Volunteers Search for Evidence in ComSta Double Homicide
Well over a hundred volunteers, mostly Coast Guard members and family, gathered early this morning at the Communications Station to help the FBI search for evidence related to the murders of Petty Officer 1st Class James Hopkins and retired Chief Petty Officer Richard Belisle. The two men were found dead the morning of April 12th by coworkers at the CommSta.
Health Officials Prepare for Flu Season
Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage
It’s an annual phenomena as regular as turning leaves and snowlines descending from the mountain tops – the fall...
Southeast Alaska tribal government moves into defense contracts
Southeast Alaska’s regional tribal government is developing its business side. Listen now
Bill Would End Program Requiring Money For Art In Public Buildings
State lawmakers are considering a bill that would end a program that dedicates money for art in public buildings.
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