Legislators awaiting Palin response to $3.9 billion capital projects
Governor Palin today got the capital projects budget from the legislature, and the sign-or-veto clock began ticking. The legislature’s Finance division shows the $3.9...
Alaska’s 2 U.S. senators address AFN convention from afar
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski is in Iceland for an Arctic conference, and U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is headed to the Middle East.
Local athletes hope to represent Juneau at Native Youth Olympics
Every year, hundreds of students from around the state gather in Anchorage for the Native Youth Olympics. For the first time since 1983, Juneau is putting together a team. Listen now
Renewable Energy Fund, casualty of budget crunch, may get new lifeline
Since 2008, Alaska's Renewable Energy Fund has supported scores of projects around the state. But so far, it has not been included in this year's budget. Download Audio
Fairbanks to see even more Japanese tourists
Japan Airlines is increasing the number of direct flights to the city beginning later this month.
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Type 2 Diabetes Rates Tripled Nationwide Since 1990
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports Type 2 diabetes rates across the nation tripled between 1990 and 2010, and rates among Native Americans are more than twice – almost three times — those of Caucasians. But demonstration projects for American Indians and Alaska Natives show there are ways to prevent or delay onset of the disease.
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This Alaska artist hopes you’ll draw on your vintage clothes | INDIE ALASKA
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Meg Kelley has been crafting since she was a kid learning to live with an ADHD diagnosis. Now as an adult in Anchorage, Alaska,...
Speaker Johnson picks Dahlstrom to beat Peltola and flip Alaska’s House seat
The speaker's political operation chose Alaska's lieutenant governor over the other Republican in the race, Nick Begich.
Joe Miller nabs Libertarian spot to challenge Murkowski
A shake-up this afternoon in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race: Fairbanks attorney Joe Miller announces he will challenge Sen. Lisa Murkowski after all. Listen now
From Paying $1,000 A Month For Health Care To $100
A Juneau woman says getting insurance under the Affordable Care Act means she’ll take better care of herself. Prior to January 1st, Bonnie Berg was paying up to $1000 a month for health insurance. Now, she’s paying less than $100.
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Alaska hockey, gymnastics seek more time to save programs
The hockey and gymnastics programs at the University of Alaska Anchorage have asked for a fundraising deadline extension to save their programs from elimination.
Reporter’s roundtable: Super Tuesday
Republican voters in 12 states went to the polls to indicate which of the Republican candidates they want for the 2016 presidential race. On this week's Alaska Edition, we review the results of the Republican poll, and what impact Alaska's support may or may not have on a national level.
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First Musk Ox Killed in Early Hunt While Dog Attacks Continue
Over the weekend, a hunter in Nome killed the first musk ox since the Alaska Department of Fish & Game opened the hunt on August first.
Death Penalty legislation remains mired in House committee
Legislation to create a death penalty in state law remains in the Judiciary Committee this week. After three hearings, Chairman Jay Ramras says the...
Flooded Villages Can Expect Quick Federal Response
Victims of last month's spring breakup floods can look for a quick response from federal and state agencies now that President Barack Obama has...
Governor follows up on State of the State speech
Alaska Gov. Bill Walker gave the State of the State address Thursday night. His main message was that Alaska can control its own destiny if it follows through on policies he’s proposed. Listen now
State court employees furloughed Christmas Eve to cost-cut
There’ll be no court in Juneau Thursday, Christmas Eve. In fact, all of the state’s 39 courthouses will be closed on Christmas Eve as a cost saving measure while the state tries to chip away at a multibillion dollar budget deficit.
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Reports say FBI recorded more than 100 phone conversations with Ted Stevens
Attorneys for Senator Ted Stevens say the FBI recorded more than 100 of the Republican lawmaker's phone conversations. Jurors could hear those calls later...
For Better Storm Warnings, NWS Goes Local
Predicting storms in a fast-changing environment isn’t easy. But the National Weather Service is slowly working on a plan to improve their forecasts in Alaska -- and across the country -- by adding in the view from the ground.
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Defense rested today, closing arguments tomorrow in Anderson corruption trial
The corruption trial of former lawmaker Tom Anderson is close to wrapping up. Closing arguments will be heard tomorrow morning after a quick ending...