Maggie, former Alaska Zoo resident, dies at 41
“She was really a wonderful elephant. A beautiful elephant with a rough history but an indomitable spirit. A big, big personality," said Jackie Gai, Maggie’s veterinarian in her final years.
Richardson Highway Opens North Of Mile 19
The Alaska Department of Transportation opened up a section of the Richardson Highway today. DOT cleared avalanches from the road north of mile 19, but the highway is still closed between Miles 12 and 19.
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Troopers cleared in Soldotna hospital shooting
Alaska State Troopers have released the results of an internal review into an officer-involved shooting at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna in November. The...
Shell Rigs Leave Dutch for Chukchi, To Wait
Shell is still moving its drill rigs into the Arctic, even as one of its icebreakers prepares to head back south for repairs. The unexpected crack in the hull of the Fennica has added uncertainty to the start of the short Arctic drilling season.
AK: Beer
It’s no secret that Alaskans love their beer, and in Anchorage it’s showing now more than ever. Established local breweries are constantly expanding and new smaller operations are always popping up. David Waldron recently tracked the adventure of one such brewery.
Point Thomson development moving ahead
Soon after Alaska became a state, nearly 50 years ago, Exxon Mobil began buying leases at Pt. Thomson on the eastern side of the North Slope. Now, after a seven year legal battle with the state, they are starting to develop the area.
COVID Q&A: What are the legal and medical barriers to wearing a mask under Anchorage’s new mandate?
One area of confusion has been how customers need to prove a disability that might prevent them from wearing a mask to a store owner.
Central Council acquires international contracting company
The Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska is doing something few tribal organizations do. Earlier this month, June 15, the tribe acquired KIRA, Inc., an international maintenance contracting company. The Colorado-based entity has scored more than $1 billion in federal contracts, according to its documents. Listen now
Rain, warm temperatures forecast throughout much of Southcentral Alaska
After about a week of negative double-digit temperatures, rain and warmer weather is expected throughout much of Southcentral Alaska this week. Listen now
A functioning government or border security? Murkowski wants both
"I've got a lot of people who are saying 'Lisa, you've got to stand with the president. ...'" Murkowski said on the Senate floor. "And then I have an equal number that are saying, 'Please, please, do something to help reopen this government.'"
Senators question Dunleavy’s budget proposal
Anchorage Republican Sen. Natasha von Imhof said that to maintain Dunleavy’s commitment to full permanent fund dividends — without having an income tax — would require cuts on the scale he’s proposed.
LISTEN: Cordova mayor says salmon season can still be safe amid pandemic, but it’ll likely be different
The Alaska fishing communities conflicted about the idea of an influx of out-of-town commercial fishermen and processing plant workers include the Prince William Sound city of Cordova. Hundreds of Cordova residents have signed a petition asking Mayor Clay Koplin to restrict most travel to the community.
CDC tells the vaccinated to mask up in some settings. Our questionnaire can guide you.
With Tuesday's announcement that some vaccinated people should mask up again in certain situations because of the spread of the highly contagious delta variant, you might be confused about whether you need to mask up again.
Jewel Surprises Karaoke Bar
Aaron Selbig, KBBI – Homer
Have you ever been really, really impressed by a karaoke performance? So much so that you thought the amateur...
Yup’ik Storyteller Featured in New Book
Angela Denning-Barnes, KYUK – Bethel
Yup’ik storyteller, John Active of Bethel, is part of a new book on Trickster that features storytellers from all...
Mead Treadwell, ‘Big-Picture Guy,’ Runs for U.S. Senate
Some people go into politics for prestige, some for power. Talk to Mead Treadwell for a while and it’s clear, he just loves policy. This is the first in a series about the three Republicans vying for the chance to challenge Sen. Mark Begich in November.
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Homer Man Shoots, Kills Self With Trooper’s Pistol
Alaska State Troopers say a Homer man fatally shot himself after he grabbed a trooper’s gun during a struggle following a domestic violence call.
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Alaska Fire Service has furloughed most employees as shutdown continues
Although wildfires are unlikely to bust out in the Interior anytime soon, the shutdown is hampering the Alaska Fire Service’s planning and preparation for the coming fire season.
U.S. Seafoods apologizes to Unalaska after COVID-positive crew caused widespread exposure at local bar
A Seattle seafood company has issued an apology to Unalaska after crewmembers from one of its vessels at port in the island community breached isolation protocols to visit a crowded local bar last weekend.
