Two Killed in Seward Highway Accident
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Two people were killed and others sought treatment for injuries after a multiple vehicle accident on the Seward highway...
Team Documents Elders’ Memories of Colder Winters
Multimedia producers are in Alaska gathering audio for a project called ‘Winters Past’. Their first stop was in Bethel where they’re talking with elders about how they’ve seen the climate change in their lifetime.
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Kodiak museum receives huge gift
Kodiak’s Alutiiq Museum announced today that it has received a $1 million gift from the Rasmuson Foundation.
Casey Kelly, KMXT - Kodiak
Search Called Off For Man Missing In Brooks Range
The official search for a man missing in the Brooks Range has been called off. Thirty one year old Thomas Seibold had been staying at a cabin on the Ambler River since September. He’d planned to hike 25 miles to the village of Kobuk for a flight out on Nov. 11, but never arrived. A two-week aerial search followed, but Alaska State Trooper spokeswoman Megan Peters says there’s been no sign of Seibold.
Officials Monitoring Subsistence Closures
The poor King run and subsistence closures in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Rivers have State and Federal officials monitoring the situation from afar.
Anchorage Assembly suspends relationship with Russian sister city
The action comes more than a year after Russia invaded Ukraine and Gov. Mike Dunleavy called on Alaska cities to cut these ties.
Investigation into Campaign Complaint Continues
Tara Bicknell, KHNS – Haines
An investigation continues into a formal complaint against District Five State Representative Bill Thomas and several of his re-election...
Entrepreneur Pitches “Fish Franks” As Key to Recovery in St. George
The Aleutian Marketplace contest was designed to gather ideas and provide funding for new start-up businesses around the Bering Sea. As the competition heads into its second round, one winner is asking for extra support -- and a chance to turn his recipe for success into the real thing.
Murkowski Endorses Gay Marriage
Senator Lisa Murkowski becomes the third Republican senator to announce support for same sex marriage.
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Coin toss could determine control of Alaska House
Election workers are scheduled to audit the remaining absentee ballots Nov. 23. If the vote count is still tied after that, then there will be a recount.
Average home sale price in Alaska rose 8.9% in 2021
In Juneau and Anchorage, toward the end of 2021, five homes were sold for every one listed, the report said.
A new crisis team in Fairbanks is responding to mental health calls and freeing up other emergency resources
The city’s Mobile Crisis Team started two months ago and is bringing mental health services directly to people in crisis.
‘Well that’s a little different’: Iditarod mushers learn about moved checkpoints, closed schools as coronavirus concerns grow
Schools, towns and checkpoints along the final third of the trail, including in Shaktoolik and Nulato, are limiting their involvement with the event.
Public hearing set for wrongful termination payouts for 2 former Anchorage city employees
Confidentiality around legal matters and personnel issues will make discussion awkward on May 23, said the Assembly chair.
State cuts could close one Sitka harbor
Sitka will have to close one of its five boat harbors if a state matching-grant program is eliminated.
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Norwegian Cruise Lines unveils initial design concepts for downtown Juneau property
Last year, Norwegian Cruise Lines outbid competitors when it agreed to pay the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority $20 million for a 3-acre parcel of waterfront land in downtown Juneau. Now, Norwegian is moving forward with its development plans for the lot.
Former Alaska legislator sues Alaska Airlines over mask-related ban
Former state Sen. Lora Reinbold says the airline violated her constitutional rights and caused her stress and humiliation.
Mat-Su school district faces $9 million deficit
Despite a $3 million appropriation from the Mat-Su Borough, the Borough's school district is millions in the red. Download Audio
Fairbanks 4 released, welcomed with community potluck
George Frese, Kevin Pease and Eugene Vent were released from the Fairbanks Correctional Center last night, and met up with hundreds of supporters a short time later at the Chief David Salmon Tribal Hall in Fairbanks.
House passes state budget in close vote
Any changes the Senate makes in the budget would likely be worked out in a conference committee. Listen now