Talk of Alaska: Sarah Palin
Alaskans are watching their governor run for Vice President of the United States. Some are cheering, some think she should have stayed here and...
UAA Professor Urges Better Management of Oil Reserves
A University of Alaska professor says there’s a lot of value remaining in proven North Slope oil reserves, but the state needs to do a better job preparing for the future.
State To Appeal Education Funding Lawsuit Ruling
The State of Alaska announced Wednesday that it will appeal a final ruling by Superior Court Judge William Carey in favor of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough’s long-held argument that the state’s required local contribution for public education violates Alaska’s Constitution.
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Anchorage puts forth port as top legislative priority
Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz addressed a group of legislators today, presenting them with the city's one big funding priority: modernizing its port.
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The Federal Reserve raises interest rates by the most in over 20 years to fight inflation
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by half a percentage point Wednesday, in an effort to cool off demand and lower inflation. Consumer prices have been rising at the fastest pace in 40 years.
Senate panel hears bill aimed at easing birth control access
Representatives from Planned Parenthood, a union of current and former sex workers, small business owners and others testified on a bill that would require insurance companies to pay claims for women to get up to one year's worth of contraception at a time.
Mushing Legend George Attla Dies
Alaska Native dog mushing great George Attla has died. The sprint champion known as “The Huslia Hustler” died of cancer on Sunday at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage. He was 81. Attla’s impact spanned from success in racing to helping village kids connect with mushing.
Capital budget, Power Cost Equalization, college scholarships are caught in PFD debate
If an amendment to the capital budget to pay full permanent fund dividends isn’t successful, the Republican House minority leader expects there won’t be enough votes to draw from the Constitutional Budget Reserve.
Majoring in Yupik; UA offering degree
The University of Alaska Board of Regents agreed today to offer a new bachelors degree in the Yupik language.
Kenny Steele, KYUK - Bethel
Alaska companies release private data for global seabed mapping project
The goal is to completely map the seafloor by the year 2030 and three Alaska companies are pitching in. Listen now
Governor Signs One Bill Encouraging Movies, Gas and Oil, Fuel Tanks and High Tech
Governor Parnell today signed one of the most far-reaching bills of this year’s regular session – a large package of four separate pieces of legislation that were combined in the closing hours.
In a rare case of river piracy, climate change is the culprit
Scientists are pointing to climate change as the reason a river that used to feed into the Yukon has nearly disappeared. Listen now
Unusual Seismic Activity Continues Near Noatak
Strong earthquake activity continues near Noatak, with a strong aftershock recorded last week that has become the third powerful temblor in what is now a series of strong quakes and potent aftershocks in just the last two months.
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Alaska News Nightly: January 21, 2015
Obama Issues Executive Order on Arctic Coordination; Gov. Walker To Deliver State of the State Tonight; Board of Fisheries Chairman Resigns; Bering Sea Pollock Fishery Casts Off; Tongass Advisory Council Meeting In Juneau; APU Set To Develop 65 Acres Of Endowment Lands; Rain Causes Flooding, Evacuations in Ketchikan; Park Service Considers Banning Some Pack Animals; New Play Explores Homelessness In Juneau
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Dunleavy’s town hall meetings suspended so he can monitor coronavirus
Governor Mike Dunleavy has suspended three public town hall meetings he was planning to hold this week.
Hiker missing after reported bear encounter on Palmer-area trail found alive
Alaska State Troopers say 55-year-old Palmer resident Fina Kiefer walked out of the woods about a mile from the Pioneer Ridge trailhead.
Interior Secretary Pushing for Quicker Oil Lease Development
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar pushed Tuesday for new laws that would encourage energy companies to develop oil...
Fishermen Finally Catch a Break
Fishermen in Western Alaska, suffering from bad runs and limited availability to King and Chum salmon this year, finally got a chance to...
Anchorage man charged with making false bomb threat at federal building
James Pearce, 40, is accused of falsely claiming he had planted bombs at seven Anchorage locations.
Alaska News Nightly: February 5, 2014
Who Should Pay For Public Education?; Shively Takes Aim At Recent Anti-Pebble Mine TV Spot; Senate Passes Farm Bill; Richardson Highway Reopens After Avalanche Debris Removed; Board Of Fish Contemplates Kenai River King Conservation; Cook Inlet Salmon Changes Could Benefit Mat-Su; Legislation Allows Pre-2008 Canadian Polar Bear Trophies Into U.S.; 2 Minors Charged In Illegal Musk Ox Killings; Yukon Quest Leaders Race Into Dawson City; U.S. Ski Team's Winning Formula Includes Plenty Of Fun
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