Kwethluk and Napaskiak headed into winter on empty fuel tanks
Two villages were caught with empty fuel tanks when the Kuskokwim River froze up last weekend. Fuel storage tanks along the river are typically...
Alaskans transform backyards for less risky wintertime pandemic socializing
Despite cold temperatures, Alaskans are turning to outdoor gatherings to avoid spreading the coronavirus.
Promise and Hazards of Arctic Oil Outlined at D.C. Forum
With two of Shell’s rigs now crossing the Pacific in hopes of drilling in the Chukchi Sea this summer, officials and energy experts gathered at a forum in Washington this week to review the rewards and challenges ahead for Arctic oil development. Jan Mares, an energy policy advisor, says the prize is within the industry’s technical reach.
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Legislature Enters Final Week of Session
Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau
The legislature is now in the final week of this year’s session – with a lot of critical issues...
Cook Inlet Fishing Rule Changes
The state's fish board has passed some new rules for commercial salmon fishers in Cook Inlet, but will the rules help salmon conservation in times of declining runs?
APRN: Tuesday, 2/18 at 10:00am
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RUNNING: Lieutenant Governor candidates, Part 2/3
Michael Carey hosted the candidates for Lieutenant Governor on the first night of RUNNING broadcast live on KSKA and KAKM Channel 7 on...
Mysterious Orange Goo Washes Up In Kivalina
An orange-colored substance that washed up on the shores of the village of Kivalina and causing concern for residents that it may have been toxic, is not man-made.
PHOTOS: Dancing, speeches and protest kick off the 2019 Alaska Federation of Natives convention
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Kikkan Randall Takes World Cup Silver Medal
Anchorage skier Kikkan Randall took home a World Cup silver medal today in the skate sprint in Toblach, Italy. She finished just behind Norway’s Marit Bjoergen.
Late, slow Yukon River salmon run prompts processor Kwik’Pak to pack up
The Yukon River processor says that after spending extra to bring staff to Emmonak during the pandemic, the fish never showed up.
Alaska businesses and agencies need to know ID information responsibilities
About two years ago, the state legislature passed the Protection of Personal Information law. It's been in effect for some months now, but...
Dillingham High School Gets New Computer Lab
School is out for the summer, but when Dillingham High School students return in the fall, they'll find a big change - a new computer lab. Like many schools around the state, Dillingham is trying to stay ahead of the technology curve.
New version of Permanent Fund bill would require income tax, oil tax hike
The House Finance Committee is taking a new approach and will combine its proposals to institute an income tax and raise oil and gas taxes with a proposal to draw money from Permanent Fund earnings to pay for the state government. Listen now
Evacuation Notice Lifted For Two Rivers, Pleasant Valley
The Evacuation Notice for residents of Two Rivers and Pleasant Valley has been lifted by the Interagency Management Team, Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Fairbanks North Star Borough and the Alaska State Troopers.
Chignik Bay ‘hanging by a thread’ in second year of scant fishing
While some parts of Bristol Bay have had record-breaking years, one South Peninsula village hasn't been as lucky. After a year and a half of bad runs, Chignik Bay is worried about the survival of the community.
Kodiak Battling Mudslides
Kodiak is dealing with mudslides because of heavy rainfall. On Friday the town recorded its second rainiest day ever - 6.40 inches of...
Bans on game harvest techniques currently under review
The Trump administration has directed the National Park Service in Alaska and the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge to reconsider bans on certain state allowed game harvest techniques. Listen now
Sullivan on Trump VP vetting: ‘I was probably as surprised as you were’
Is Donald Trump considering Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan for vice president? A piece by People magazine speculating the senator may be on the list of potential VP picks was ricocheting around social media yesterday. So, what does the senator say? Listen now
White House releases report on Native American voting rights
“For far too long, members of tribal nations and Native communities have faced unnecessary burdens when they attempt to exercise their sacred right to vote,” the White House said.
Historian Looks At Chilkat Religious Conversion
Naturalist John Muir played an unlikely role in converting Chilkat Indians to Christianity during the 19th Century, according to Haines-based writer Dan Henry.
Casey Kelly,...