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Alaska alleges ‘widespread fraud’ by Anchorage ATM business serving villages, small businesses

James Dainis, who owns the business, says the state is mistaken and dissatisfied customers will be refunded.

Analyzing ballot measure 4

When Alaskans go to the polls in August to vote in the primary election they will also decide the fate of ballot measure number...

ConocoPhillips backs away from North Slope upgrade

One of Alaska's largest oil producers is canceling a major construction project on the North Slope, and is blaming the state's new oil tax...

Hatcher Pass receives $500,000 grant for new chairlift

Hatcher Pass is now a half-million dollars closer to having a chairlift for snowboarders and skiers. Listen now

Alaska Native leaders working with Census to get better 2010 numbers

The director of the Census Bureau heard from Alaska Native leaders about some of the problems from past census counts identified by Native people....

Energy Project Circulating in Juneau

A potential project that would determine the feasibility of putting gas into utilities, homes and businesses throughout rural Alaska is beginning to be...

Fairbanks Speed Skater Is 2014 Olympic Hopeful

Bethel students had a special visitor recently: 2014 Winter Olympic hopeful Liam Ortega. The Fairbanks athlete took time out of his training schedule to talk to young people about setting goals and overcoming adversity, something he knows all-too-much about after fighting back from a traumatic brain injury. Listen Now

Anchorage changes suspension approach

School discipline was a recurring topic at this week's school board meeting, as the board members and the administration sought to reassure the public...

Tanaina Child Development Center, UAA May Be Parting Ways

Tanaina Child Development Center at the University of Alaska last week received notice from the university that the center will need to find a new location. The decision has left many parents frustrated, but the two sides are still in discussions to see if a new agreement can be reached. Download Audio

Pioneer Home residents fight ‘preposterous’ rate increase

A proposal to more than double the monthly costs for most residents in Alaska’s Pioneer Homes met with stiff opposition during recent public testimony on the issue.

Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster gave invocation at Kenai Assembly meeting

SOLDOTNA, Alaska (AP) - A pastor wearing a spaghetti strainer on his head delivered the opening invocation at the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly meeting...
The Wilderness Adventurer, an UnCruise small ship, docked in Juneau

One small cruise line cancels Alaska sailings, others hope to salvage some of the season

American Cruise Lines canceled its season due to the recent COVID-19 spike across the nation, but some businesses are hoping that other small cruise lines can help buffer some of the loss caused by the major cruise lines' cancellations.

Kenai River land deal nets ethics complaint against Murkowski

The National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC) filed a complaint against Senator Lisa Murkowski today with the Senate Ethics committee. The complaint says Murkowski's...

Human Remains Found Beneath Cable House

Contractors working in the basement of KCAW discovered human remains in late October. The remains are believed to be old, and likely predate the 103-year-old building that houses the station.

Obama campaign staff travels to Barrow

The alaska campaign staff of senator Barack Obama spent yesterday in Barrow talking to residents and meeting local leaders. Janelle Everett, KRBW - Barrow Download audio

Report Acknowledges Importance Of Traditional Knowledge In Mitigating Climate Change

The traditional knowledge from Native groups in the circumpolar North may be a key part of mitigating rapid climate change. That’s according to a report released Wednesday by the Arctic Council. Download Audio

Anchorage senator Chris Birch dies of heart attack

Senate Majority Communications Director Daniel McDonald says Birch suffered a heart attack. He says Birch died Wednesday.

Southeast Races Wrap Up

Matt Miller, KTOO – Juneau and Joe Viechnicki, KFSK – Petersburg Votes in Juneau and Petersburg decided on issues ranging from the allocation of...
Cow parsnip plants.

Now at peak growth, Alaska’s cow parsnip can cause serious skin burns when activated by the sun

The sap contains what are called furocoumarins that are sensitive to ultraviolet light and can cause painful blisters and rashes.

After fears of closure, Atka’s school is back to 10 students and staying open

In the Aleutian Island community of Atka, low enrollment threatened to close the local school. The addition of five new students helps keep it open for another year.