Vandalism spree closes school in Craig
The Craig Middle School was closed today after 2 men vandalized the school and set at least two separate fires overnight.
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On Talk of Alaska, Dunleavy takes calls on budget cuts, taxes
Gov. Mike Dunleavy fielded questions about his budget proposal and plan for Alaska’s fiscal future during an appearance on Alaska Public Media’s statewide call-in show Talk of Alaska Tuesday morning.
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Legislature Holds Hearings on Next Lieutenant Governor
The State House Judiciary Committee held a hearing in Fairbanks on Monday on the man chosen by Gov. Sarah Palin to be the state's...
All smiles for Rep. Young in Eagle River
In other states, Republican Congress members are dogged by anti-Trump protestors. But Alaska Congressman Don Young found a friendly crowd Wednesday in Eagle River. It was his only public event scheduled in the Anchorage area this recess.
Four Anchorage Youths In Ski Jump, Nordic Combined Nationals
Four Anchorage kids and one Mexican exchange student are traveling to Utah to compete in the Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Junior Nationals. The competition started yesterday and runs through Wednesday. The strong Alaska delegation is a sign of renewed interest in the sport.
A judge orders the release of a Hawaii man in the case of a 1991 rape and murder
Albert "Ian" Schweitzer, who was sentenced to 130 years in prison, should be "released from his shackles immediately," Judge Peter Kubota ruled.
AK: Weaving
It has long been forbidden for men to weave in the Chilkat tradition, but Tlingit artist Ricky Tagaban is an exception. Using techniques practiced for thousands of years, Tagaban creates his trademark iPhone bags, hair clips, and head bands, putting a modern spin on an ancient tradition.
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Statewide fish donations go toward hurricane recovery
Fish from across Alaska and the Lower 48 is going toward recovery from hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Listen now
TSA Offering Travelers A Chance To Streamline Security Experience
Travelers heading to the Anchorage airport this summer to catch a flight could face one less hurdle before they make it out of town. The Transportation Security Administration is offering flyers the chance to be streamlined through security checkpoints.
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Troopers Search For Missing Man Near Big Lake
A search is underway for an 81-year -old man reported missing on Tuesday. Alaska State Troopers and Anchorage Police are looking for Wallace Wilkinson Dunn, who was last seen at a soccer game on Thursday, July 11. Dunn’s family believes he left his Anchorage residence sometime the following day, headed for a cabin in Big Lake.
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Understanding the Bering Sea snow crab collapse | Alaska Insight
The Bering Sea snow crab season was canceled this year after billions of crabs disappeared – devastating a commercial fishing industry worth $200 million dollars and the livelihoods of those who depend on it.
Alaska Permanent Fund board unlikely to pursue faster, riskier path to $100B
The Alaska Permanent Fund appears headed toward maintaining its current steady growth over the next few years.
Arctic Expedition Uncovers Previously Undiscovered, Ancient Mollusk Specimens
During a 2010 expedition in the Beaufort Sea's deep, Arctic waters off Alaska's northern coast, scientists discovered what turned out to be a previously-unknown, ancient type of mollusk.
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Demcorats vie to represent party in House District 2
One of Alaska’s busiest legislative primaries is in Southeast Alaska. Two Democrats and two Republicans are seeking to represent Sitka, Petersburg, Wrangell and several...
Juneau Assembly Hears Plans for Harbor
The Juneau Assembly's heard about a plan this week to deposit 30,000-cubic yards of sediment from Douglas Harbor into Gastineau Channel. It's part of the...
‘A light in a pretty dark moment’: Ketchikan couple reflects on dog rescue a week after landslide
The dogs were trapped in a collapsed home for nearly a week after the Aug. 25 landslide, until they were found and saved unharmed.
Alaska Senate approves free trapping licenses for disabled veterans
Sen. Kiehl said he’s never been able to understand why disabled veterans can hunt and sport fish for free, but not freely trap for furs.
Coronavirus hurting Alaska attempt to reduce tuberculosis
There have been 38 cases of tuberculosis in the state so far this year.
Longtime private-sector engineer to head state’s oil and gas division
A private sector petroleum engineer and consultant will lead the state’s oil and gas division. Listen Now