Tlingit hip-hop artist releases new music video featuring Nanwalek students
Arias Hoyle describes his music as Afro-Indigenous hip-hop.
Nevada prosecutors drop domestic violence charges against former Alaska political consultant
Prosecutors in Nevada have dismissed all charges against a former Alaska political consultant -- U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan's campaign manager in 2014 -- who was accused of assaulting his former fiancee.
University of Alaska Board Of Regents Approves 5% Tuition Increase
The University of Alaska Board of Regents voted 8-2 in favor of a 5 percent tuition hike for the 2015-16 academic year. The Board voted down a similar measure last fall.
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Protestors Gather At Anchorage EPA Office
Protesters also gathered at the EPA office in downtown Anchorage. Fewer than a dozen people showed up in light rain. They held up anti-drilling signs and hoped for encouragement from passing motorists.
Federal government moves toward Cook Inlet oil lease sale
The federal government has released a draft environmental impact statement on an oil and gas lease sale in Cook Inlet, tentatively scheduled for late 2021, a process conservationists say is rushed.
Palmer trial of first alleged Grunwald murder accomplice goes to jury
Prosecutors presented evidence over about two weeks, and when Almandinger's defense rested without calling any witnesses -- not even Almandinger himself -- it set the stage for closing arguments Wednesday. Listen now
YK Delta Halibut Quotas Halved
The statewide halibut and black cod season opened last Saturday. When YK Delta fishermen participate in the Community Development Quota allocations this summer, they will see their halibut quota cut nearly in half.
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300 Villages: Cooper Landing
Today, we’re visiting Kay Thomas in Cooper Landing, a tiny hamlet on the Sterling Highway famous for Kenai River fishing and raft trips.
Bringing the work dog back into mushing
Most people associate dog mushing with the long-distance Idiotarod or shorter village races. But one Dillingham resident is trying to revive a Bristol Bay...
Southeast Charter Halibut Size Limit May Be Eased
Guided anglers in Southeast Alaska may be able to keep some bigger halibut next summer. At a recent meeting, The North Pacific Fishery Management Council recommended a change in the size limit– that restricted charter businesses last season.
Sex abuse case against ex-Alaska attorney general thrown out
A judge dismissed a sex abuse case against former acting Alaska Attorney General Clyde “Ed” Sniffen, citing the statute of limitations at the time.
Environments, Alaska Native Groups Challenge Salazar’s Chukchi Lease Sale Conclusion
Alaska Native and environmental groups are back in court challenging Interior Secretary Ken Salazar’s conclusion that a 2008 petroleum lease sale in the Chukchi Sea off Alaska’s northwest coast meets federal environmental law.
Begich stays in governor’s race, says ‘get used to it’
Both power brokers and conflicted voters have expressed concern that the Democratic Begich and independent Walker will compete for the same voters. Listen now
State Takes Control of Nursing Facility, Citing Repeated Violations
It's been a week since the State of Alaska took the rare step of assuming control of Prestige Nursing home in Anchorage. State inspectors found dozens of violations during a visit to the facility. And the state says the nursing home had plenty of prior warning that it needed to improve.
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Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016
District 38 has only precinct with no results from Primary election; Shishmaref community votes to relocate; Fire Island Wind sees expansion on the horizon; Wilson upsets Gattis for state Senate seat; Alaska Aerospace Corporation launches into new period on island; proposed Naval training causes concern; El Nino is out. Will La Nina follow?; a weather forecaster returns to Sitka’s slide: ‘We were snakebit’ Listen now
Alaska lawmakers, industry, grapple with oil subsidies
Lawmakers took public comment Saturday (March 25) on a bill that would make major changes to the way the state pays credits to oil companies on the North Slope. Listen now
Unalaska resident charged with manslaughter in fatal fentanyl overdose
Francisco “Frankie” Garcia Santos, 40, allegedly provided pills containing fentanyl to a fishing vessel crewman who died in January.
Dunbar and Bronson still lead Anchorage mayor’s race as more ballots are counted
Assembly member Forrest Dunbar and former Air Force pilot Dave Bronson are still leading the race for mayor after the Anchorage municipal clerk added a second batch of votes to the results of the April 6 election Wednesday afternoon.
Hatcher Pass heli-skiing proposal under review
Three Willow-based entrepreneurs want to operate a commercial snowcat-and-helicopter skiing operation in Hatcher Pass. They're applying for a permit from the state, which is up for public comment.
Senate Super Majority Spotlights Alaska Senator This month U.S.
Senate Democrats got another colleague in Minnesota Senator Al Franken, which pushed them to the magic super-majority number of 60. That’s how many votes...