Owner of Nome hotel destroyed in fatal fire charged with evading $1.5M in taxes
Tina H. Yi of Nome, who now lives in Anchorage, was the sole owner of the Polaris from 2007 until it burned in October 2017 killing Nome resident Bette Ann Haugen.
Bristol Bay Elder Hjalmar “Ofi” Olson Dies at 75
Bristol Bay elder Hjalmar E. "Ofi" Olson passed away at an Anchorage hospital at the age of 75. Olson was battling kidney failure, and his health was deteriorating in recent months. He was medevaced to Anchorage Sunday, and according to a family friend, was taken off dialysis mid-week. He succumbed late Wednesday or early Thursday, surrounded by family.
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Response period still open in Kensington Mine appeal
Interested parties have until February 28 to file a response to a U.S. Supreme Court appeal of a lower court decision striking down the...
Complaint alleges campaign disclosure violations
The Alaska Public Offices Commission has filed a complaint alleging campaign disclosure violations by groups once linked to Gov. Bill Walker's deputy chief of staff.
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Alaska Zoo Polar Bears To Get New Home
The Alaska Zoo in Anchorage has been home to a long line of polar bears over the years, from the infamous sneaker stealing Binky to the fluffy cub Kalli which was shipped to a sister zoo back East last year. Right now, Ahpun a female, and Lyutik, a young male, are the only two residents in the zoo's polar bear enclosure, but that is soon to change, as the Zoo plans a new program that is expected to help Alaska lead the country in polar bear captive breeding and research.
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New mapping project focused on polar sea floor north of Alaska
A team of researchers departs Barrow later this week on a scientific mission to map an area of the Arctic sea floor called the...
Search teams race to find 3rd victim before storm sets in
Search teams in Sitka are racing the clock Friday afternoon, as they work to find the third victim of Tuesday’s landslide before a new storm arrives.
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Redistricting Board Preparing for Release of Census Data
Mike Mason, KDLG - Dillingham
With the 2010 Census data expected to be released this week, the five-member Alaska Redistricting Board is about to...
Juneau hospital opens rooftop parking for airborne ambulances
A rooftop heliport is now in service at Juneau's Bartlett Regional Hospital. It completes Bartlett's new addition and is considered a major link to...
Heat pump incentive program aims to lower home heating bills in Gustavus
Gustavus was one of a dozen U.S. sites chosen for the National League of Cities' Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant program.
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Dunleavy names nine to ferries working group
A former Coast Guard admiral and pipeline executive will head Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s advisory group on the state ferry system.
Akutan Volcano’s Geothermal Power Potential Increases
A new study says Akutan Volcano could be an even more promising source of geothermal energy than previously thought.
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Delta variant arrives in Y-K Delta with high percentage of breakthrough cases
Health officials continue to sound the alarm about the surge in COVID-19 cases across the country and in Alaska.
Replacing a legacy: running for Senate Seat J
Tom Begich and Ed Wesley are vying for the seat held by Johnny Ellis for more than two decades. Listen now
Dave Galanin remembered as a ‘Dog’ who carved in silver, but strummed in blues
The passing of Sitkan Dave Galanin in December was a two-fold loss for Alaska: He was a renown engraver in the Northwest Coast tradition, and he was singer and slide-guitarist from somewhere deep within the Delta blues.
Anchorage Mayor Candidates: Paul Honeman and Walt Monegan
Former police officers, Walt Monegan (left) and Paul Honeman (right) and are running for mayor of Anchorage on April 7th. Photos by Erick Cordero
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Buser dropped to last, dinged with 2 penalties
Martin Buser has been dropped to last place and without prize money for this year’s Kuskokwim 300. The race committee made the decision yesterday after reviewing evidence of Buser committing two penalties: leaving the trail and receiving help to feed his dogs.
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Southwest Alaska wildfire causes significant damage at Pebble Mine site
No one was injured.
Alaska State Troopers mark diversity milestone with first Black director
Col. Maurice "Mo" Hughes, named Wednesday as troopers' newest head, is the first African-American to serve above the rank of captain within AST.