As King Charles III takes the crown, here’s how he may focus his reign
As King Charles III begins his reign as Britain's new monarch, focus turns to how he may use his position as head of state to promote causes that he's been passionate about for decades — the environment and climate change, in particular, as well as other philanthropic efforts.
Y-K Delta leaders celebrate Peltola’s congressional victory
Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta leaders are hailing congresswoman-elect Mary Peltola's rural knowledge and aptitude for consensus-building.
White House announces $49M grant for Alaska mariculture development
Mariculture is the farming and enhancement of seaweed and shellfish, and it’s picking up steam in Alaska.
Nikiski man charged with murder in his mother’s death
Alaska State Troopers arrested 20-year-old River Aspelund on Tuesday after finding 49-year-old Jeryl Bates dead at their shared home.
Mike Navarre to fill in as Kenai Peninsula Borough mayor
Former Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Mike Navarre received an interim appointment to the job from the borough assembly after Charlie Pierce's resignation.
Can Gara or Walker unseat Dunleavy in the race for Alaska governor? Analysts say both have a tough, but possible road to victory.
In a ranked-choice election, the two progressive gubernatorial candidates are relying on each other’s second-place votes to win.
Interior Department changes the names of 26 places in Alaska that contained a racist term for Native women
The 26 place names are among 650 nationwide that will be revised, following a November order from Interior Secretary Deb Haaland.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, September 8, 2022
Eligible Alaskans are getting over $3,200 in PFD payouts this year. Also, fuel tank inspections in Bethel become more and more important. And the dog mushing world mourns the loss of Lance Mackey.
This year’s PFD + energy relief check = $3,284, Dunleavy announces
Eligible Alaskans who applied online and opted for direct deposit should start receiving their money on Sept. 20.
Climate change has made fuel safety inspections in the Y-K Delta more important than ever
The goal of the fuel inspections is simple: prevent a catastrophic oil spill that would make its way into Y-K Delta rivers, devastate the ecosystem, and threaten a subsistence lifestyle.
Anchorage School District braces for tough decisions on budget cuts
The district faces a budget deficit of at least $68 million next year as federal pandemic funding runs out. On Friday, the first of several surveys will ask the community which programs the district should prioritize.
Legendary Alaska musher Lance Mackey dies at age 52
The four-time Iditarod victor's kennel said he died Wednesday night after a long battle with cancer, following his re-diagnosis last year.
Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96, surrounded by the royal family at Balmoral estate
Queen Elizabeth II, whose seven decades on the throne of the United Kingdom was a longer reign than any other British monarch, has died at the age of 96.
Meet Ernie Norton: The Arctic’s volunteer Gospel DJ
Norton, who turns 80 years old in November and has volunteered at KOTZ for over 30 years, wakes up every Sunday at around 4 a.m. to prepare for his radio program.
Mat-Su school board bans transgender students from bathrooms that match gender identity
At a meeting Wednesday night, the school board voted 5-1 to suspend a policy that allowed transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms of their choice.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, September 7, 2022
How gubernatorial candidates Les Gara and Bill Walker are setting themselves apart. Also, a Fairbanks man accused of murder fled to Canada before his arrest. And a push for more accessible transportation options in Anchorage.
Kenai Peninsula Borough paid more than $260,000 to settle complaints against Pierce
Borough employees and elected officials have declined to confirm the existence of another complaint.
Bronson’s winter sheltering plan now includes using 2 Anchorage rec centers previously described as emergency options
Bronson's administration first outlined the plan last week. What's different now: using the Spenard and Fairview rec centers as emergency shelters is no longer a last resort.
EPA to decide next steps on Pebble Mine project by Dec. 2
The public comment period ended Tuesday.
Michigan man wounded in bear mauling north of Glennallen
Alaska State Troopers say 33-year-old Nicholas Kuperus was able to stop the attack using bear spray.