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While the names of the five clam diggers who died earlier this week in Cook Inlet have not been released, the president...
ASEA Trying To Distance Self From Former Employee
The Alaska State Employee Association is trying to distance itself from a former employee accused of forging union interest cards. The ex-ASEA staffer is accused of falsifying the cards as part of the union’s effort to organize a group of University of Alaska employees.
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Backers hope a new charitable-giving program will help Alaska service groups hit hard by the nation's economic downturn. But its proceeds will not make...
Health Advocates Support New Regulations for Chemical Industry
Public health advocates in Alaska are pleased that reforms to regulations for the chemical industry have been introduced in Congress. The Safe Chemicals...
Delta Western, Employees Clash Over Unionizing
A labor dispute is brewing between a regional fuel distributor and its staff in Unalaska. Employees of Delta Western say the company doesn’t want them to unionize.
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Alaskans we’ve lost to COVID: Vladimir Khadjinov, Russian father of four
Rada Khadjinova lost her father, Vladimir Khadjinov, on Sept. 3. He was 85 years old.
Trump’s federal hiring freeze leaves Alaska national parks in limbo
The Trump administration’s federal hiring freeze is creating uncertainty for Alaska’s national parks. A Jan. 31 announcement that seasonal employees may be exempt from the order eased some of the stress on national parks. But there are still questions about the future, including for Alaska’s most-visited national park. Listen now
Ketchikan suspect charged with attempted murder after bound man claims he escaped car
Nathan Ta'ala, 33, was indicted by a Ketchikan grand jury after a trooper found the alleged victim running in traffic wounded on July 7.
Food Bank of Alaska ready to fight summer hunger
Summer for most kids means three months of school-free fun. But for too many young Alaskans, it's also a time of fewer meals and...
Cleaning up the former Susitna Gunnery Range
The US Army Corps of Engineers is asking the public’s help in putting together a plan to determine if a cleanup of the former Susitna...
Texas-Based Developer Given More Time to Drill
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
On Monday, the state offered a little more time for a Texas-based developer to drill for natural gas in...
Fire Destroys Aniak Community Hall
A Fire destroyed a part of The Aniak Community Hall in the Middle Kuskokwim Area. A volunteer group of teenagers was able to...
Alaska looks to obscure accounting quirk to turn old federal funds into new ones for state ferries
Alaska is set to get $285 million to modernize its ferry fleet. But to spend the windfall, the state needs to put up money, too.
Website Aims to Help People Learn Eyak Language
Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
A new website launched on January first seeks to help people learn the Eyak language through weekly words...
Coldest Villages Paying Highest Prices For Fuel
And while the price of fuel will most likely not reach $9 dollars a gallon in Nome this winter, some residents in the coldest parts of the state pay the highest prices.
Derelict vessel bill heads to Gov. Walker’s desk
The bill aims to give the state, municipalities and individuals more tools to hold owners of derelict and abandoned vessels legally liable. Listen now
Business leaders say Alaska’s child care crisis is hurting employers and economy
“This is a problem that is impacting their bottom line," said Kati Capozzi, president of the Alaska Chamber.
State asks for new housing units to help Alaskans in recovery
$2 million in federal funds could spread up to 10 new recovery residences around the state to assist Alaskans re-entering community.
Master Of Alaska details life of Aleksandr Baranov
A new book called Master of Alaska portrays a side of Aleksandr Baranov that other historical writings have not considered. Roger Seiler wrote a novel based on meticulous research of Baranov's letters and other material. Seiler grew up in King Salmon and was long fascinated by Barnov's story. Seiler said Baranov was a critical figure in Alaska's early history.
Kwethluk tribe seeks to loosen some Kuskokwim set net restrictions
The tribe has submitted a proposal to the Board of Fish to allow set nets of 6-inch or less mesh to be used anywhere in the Kuskokwim River during times of king salmon conservation.