At Least 7 Vehicles Involved In Fatal Seward Highway Wreck
Alaska State Troopers say one person is dead and numerous others are injured in a highway crash involving at least seven vehicles, including a tour bus.
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Prudhoe Bay worker tests positive for COVID-19, BP says
The worker is an Alaska resident who had traveled out of state, according to Alaska's health commissioner.
Residential Detox Center Reopens
Alaska’s chronic shortage of substance abuse detoxification services recently improved when one of four residential detox centers in the state reopened.
Legislature sends Alaska ferry reform bill to governor
The Alaska Marine Highway System has been struggling with deep spending cuts, an aging fleet and declining ridership as it runs fewer ships to coastal communities.
Thanks to the pandemic, Medicaid is covering more Alaskans than ever
While Medicaid enrollment has risen over 5% in Alaska since the start of the pandemic, that's less than the rise in most other states.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Aug. 20, 2018
Protesting lack of new contracts, Anchorage teachers' union hosts walk-ins; Ahead of Tuesday primary, Republicans jockey for 'true conservative' clout; Supporters of full PFD aren’t clear how they’d pay for it; In District E, once-spurned Kowalke vies with outsider-turned-appointee Shower; New study says global models sharply underestimate permafrost emissions; What can Alaska learn from Connecticut’s green bank? Listen now
Young Voters Expected to Make Big Difference
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
There are over 8,000 first time voters in Alaska heading into the November general election. That’s nearly 2 percent...
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, August 26, 2015
With VA problems clear, Sullivan summons officials for solutions; GOP candidate Rand Paul drums up support in Alaska; YWCA races to close the gender pay gap in Alaska; Final Sitka landslide victim recovered; Speaking at Assembly, officials say: 'Thank you, Sitka'; Bethel preschool re-opens after a monumental cleanup effort; Juneau protest looks to give BC mines a classic Alaska 'boot'; Hoonah hyrdo project cuts energy bills for local businesses; Voices From Nome's Dream Theater
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Federal judge rules in favor of language assistance for Yup’ik voters
A federal judge has ruled that the State of Alaska must provide comprehensive language assistance to Yup’ik voters. The ruling is part of...
Walker plans to recommend TransCanada buy-out in gas project
Under an agreement that predates Walker's administration, TransCanada would hold the state's interest in the pipeline and gas treatment plant, with the state having an option to buy back a portion of that interest. It's been cast as a way for the state to not have to bear as much in upfront costs as it would without TransCanada involved.
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When the lights went out – Alaska’s great recession
Less than ten years after oil started flowing, Alaska’s economy cratered. The recession was quick and deep. Ten banks failed, real estate values plummeted and tens of thousands of people fled the state. It was Alaska’s great recession, 20 years before the rest of the country went through almost the same thing.
Senators take up a stopgap spending bill, but Murkowski is doubtful it can prevent a shutdown
"It's really hard to get hard work done when people cannot talk to one another. And that's what we're seeing in the House," Sen. Murkowski said.
Proposal would have either Walker or Begich drop out of race
“I think there’s a lot of what I would call anxiety in the center and the left of the political spectrum in Alaska,” said Hollis French, who wants Walker and Begich to agree that someone drop out to eliminate political anxiety. Begich supports the idea, but Walker rejected it. Listen now
Hall Wins West Anchorage District by 500 Votes, Labor Referendum Denied
The 'Write-in Nick Moe' campaign has announced they will not challenge the results of the Anchorage Municipal Election in West Anchorage's District 3. Thousands of voters wrote-in Moe's name on the ballot, but even after a hand-count election, election officials say Moe lost by more than 500 votes. Also today, Anchorage attorneys today denied an application to hold a referendum repealing the controversial ordinance that limits unions *and inspired Moe to jump into the race.
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Rep. Young bucks tide, supports Obama on veto
Congress, for the first time, overrode one of President Obama’s vetoes. The bill – which now becomes law - allows 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia based on allegations it provided support to the terrorist attackers. The veto override was bipartisan, but Rep. Don Young sided with Obama on this one. Listen Now
Iditarod Veterans Anticipating Rough Trail Conditions
The 42nd annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog race is underway. Dog teams left Willow Sunday. They’re making their way toward the Alaska Range, where the trail is reportedly extremely rough.
Craig Student Wins State Spelling Bee
An 8th grader from the Craig Middle School beat out 158 spellers from around Alaska to take top honors at the state spelling...
Soldotna Hold First Public Hearing On Coastal Zone Management Initiative
The first of 10 public hearings on the proposed Alaska Coastal Zone Management ballot Initiative took place Monday evening in Soldotna. After expiring in 2011, the state legislature failed to come to an agreement on terms to extend the previous management plan. The initiative will come before voters in August as Proposition Two.
Boyfriend kills Wasilla woman, boy, self in murder-suicide, troopers say
Troopers said Ryan Casey, 45, shot and killed 31-year-old Kelsey Ables and her 7-year-old son Kason at a Wasilla home Monday, then took his own life.
Summer ferry schedule expected Jan 31, following cost-cutting rewrite
Alaska Marine Highway managers say they delayed the summer ferry schedule while they worked on cutting costs. Ferry chief Dennis Hardy told the House...