Shell Drill Rig Anchored In Kiliuda Bay
Shell's Kulluk drill rig has successfully been anchored in Kiliuda Bay, on the east side of Kodiak Island. It took the Kulluk about 12 hours to be towed 45 miles to the bay. It was re-floated a little after 10 p.m. last night.
Anchorage students spark mental health conversations through personal stories in upcoming show
The group of girls share their experiences with everything from cancer to eating disorders, heartbreak and seeking counseling.
Pribilof Islands Middle Schoolers Make a Documentary about Seabirds
A group of St. Paul Island 6th and 7th grade students have been studying the seabirds native to their island. For their final project for the Seabird Youth Network, the young students teamed up with Alaska Teen Media Institute to make a video documentary.
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State Weighing Oil and Gas Options
The state is weighing how to move forward with an oil and gas risk assessment. The Palin Administration project was initiated in 2007 in...
Anchorage School District restores elementary art classes in budget proposal
The school board will vote on the final budget proposal next week.
Making Waves
Through the personal experiences of several passionate rowers from diverse backgrounds, the documentary looks at the challenges facing this historically white, tradition bound sport in its efforts to increase diversity.
Alaska Public Television. Wednesday, July 28. 9:00 pm
Election Shakes up Anchorage with Tight Races Yet to be Determined
The Election shook up the Anchorage political scene. The final results are still out on Senate District J, but it appears Democrat Hollis French narrowly retained his seat, beating out Republican Bob Bell. There is a new Republican Senator in District M, Anna Fairclough, who ousted long-time Democratic Senator Bettye Davis.
‘It’s been a long two years’: First large cruise ship since 2019 docks in Juneau
Juneau residents have mixed feelings about the ship’s arrival amid an uptick an COVID-19 cases, but for the most part, the feeling at the dock and inside downtown businesses on Friday was one of hope.
Uncertainty in Alaska as Trump administration upends cannabis policy
Stakeholders in Alaska are trying to figure out what comes next after the U.S. Department of Justice announced it will rescind an Obama-era decision that helped open the door to commercial cannabis industries. Listen now
The rising cost of food is outpacing inflation. Here’s how some Alaskans are coping.
Bobby Superb is retired and on a fixed income. He says he’s eating less, and even his dog no longer gets hamburger meat mixed into his food.
Dunleavy appointee resigns after being accused of lying about his credentials
After less than two months on the job, Department of Revenue Commissioner John Quick has resigned.
Unalaska terminates new fire chief charged with sexual assault in Illinois
The man hired to serve as Unalaska’s new fire chief has been fired after he was charged with sexual assault in Illinois. Listen now
Anchorage Assembly extends testimony on mask ordinance to fifth day
Most of the people at Monday’s meeting opposed a mask mandate.
Young Votes Against Raising Debt Ceiling
Alaska Representative Don Young voted last night with the rest of U.S. House Republicans against raising the debt ceiling. But he’s skipping a meeting this morning between the House GOP and the President to talk over debt and the budget. His staff did not give a reason.
Rural Alaska seeks long term solutions to economic challenges
Groceries and fuel dollars are pouring into rural Alaska from as far away as New York and New Zealand. Village residents say the aid...
Sweating Honey unveils new CD
Sweating Honey has been playing on stages and at packed venues throughout Alaska for most of this decade. This Fairbanks band just released their...
Russian objection to U.S. territorial claims off Alaska complicates maritime relationship
The response shows how failure to ratify the Convention on the Law of the Sea puts the U.S. at a disadvantage, says Sen. Lisa Murkowski.
Arctic Summit Tackles A Diverse Spread of Issues
The Institute of the North is bringing together policy makers and local shareholders to discuss short- and long-term goals for America’s presence in the far north during it's "Week of the Arctic" in Nome, Kotzebue, and Barrow.
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Assembly Approves $4.4 Million for Rec Center, Tennis Courts
Last night the Anchorage Assembly finally decided the issue of a state-funded recreation center with tennis courts. Assembly members approved 4-point-4 million-dollars for the project.
Students Perform Sea Lion Necropsy
Jr. and Sr. Marine Biology Students at Mt. Edgecumbe had the opportunity this week to perform a necropsy on a sea lion that was...