Anchorage School District warns of traffic delays as bus service rotates to next group of students
Anchorage residents can expect traffic delays near Bartlett High School, Begich Middle School, Bettye Davis East High School, and Wendler Middle School.
Bethel Man Shot by Officer Arrested in Anchorage
A man shot in Bethel last month during an altercation with police was arrested Wednesday by Alaska State Troopers after being released from the hospital in Anchorage.
Hotter climate means a never-ending fire season for the National Guard
California used to rely on prison inmates for firelines, which involved a lot more supervision. With National Guardsmen, it’s a military operation.
Wells convicted, again, of Kodiak Coast Guard double murder
James Michael Wells, 68, was accused of fatally shooting his fellow civilian antenna rigger, Richard Belisle, 51, and their supervisor, Petty Officer 1st Class James Hopkins, 41
Report Highlights ‘Severe Shortcomings’ In State’s Housing Stock
The Alaska Housing Finance Corp. on Tuesday released a report that highlights “severe shortcomings” in the state’s housing stock when it comes to things like cost, energy efficiency and overcrowding.
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LISTEN: Hard hit by government closures and consumer fears of exposure to COVID-19, restaurants are on the brink
Bars and restaurants are once again closed to indoor drinking and dining in Anchorage, but some restaurant owners say they can't afford another shutdown, and will defy the order and stay open. Some will close permanently. What's the best answer to keep people safe and keep businesses whole?
Disel Fuel Spills at Unalakleet Utility Cooperative
The Associated Press
State environmental officials say an estimated 1,000 gallons of diesel fuel spilled at a utility cooperative in Unalakleet. Officials from the Unalakleet...
Iditarod Mushers Prepare For New Route Through Interior Alaska
The Ceremonial start of the 43rd Iditarod filled Downtown Anchorage with dogs, fans, and snow trucked in from Goose Lake. Unusually warm weather has hampered Southcentral Alaska's winter snowpack and led officials to move the race start to Fairbanks for only the second time ever. The new route through the Interior will challenge even the most tenured seasoned racers as long-held strategies are scrambled.
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Group Seeks Wolf Endangered Species Listing
Conservation groups filed a petition with the federal government Wednesday to protect the Alexander Archipelago wolf under the Endangered Species Act.
With Arduin out, Alaska’s budget process is about to change
Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration plans to have commissioners play a more prominent role in the budget process this year.
Fort Wainwright Soldier Investigated for Offensive Video
A Fort Wainwright soldier is being investigated after a video of two very young Iraqi boys allegedly being harassed by the soldier surfaced on...
How climate change is fueling hurricanes like Ida
Hurricane Ida rapidly gained strength right before it hit Louisiana this weekend. Abnormally hot water in the Gulf of Mexico acted as fuel for the storm.
Arctic Thunder in Anchorage
Photos by Josh Edge, APRN - Anchorage
The Air Force hosted a Special Needs Performance Day on Elmendorf Air Force Base, as a part of...
Heritage Center Presents Unique Blend of Cultures for Theatrical Production
At one time long ago, whalers from Alaska, Massachusetts and Hawaii all worked together off Alaska’s shores. Now, their descendents in all those regions...
Popular Anchorage dog park remains closed after oil spill
The state is still investigating the origins of the spill, reported at University Lake last week.
Governor Opposes Formula Increase for Schools
Governor Parnell today showed no support for the Senate’s plans to increase the formula that determines how much state money goes to local school districts.
Legislation Would Help Alaskans Pay High Heating Costs
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
A proposal by Fairbanks State Senator Joe Thomas would help Alaskans pay for the high cost of heating...
Anchorage emergency declaration extended to June, some measures to relax in coming weeks
The move allows the administration to keep using special powers to more swiftly respond to the coronavirus, but does not mean that all of the current “hunker down” orders will remain in place that long.
First responders to Coast Guard helicopter’s crash were the Southeast Alaska fishing crew it came to rescue
The crew of the Lydia Marie say they heard the rescue helicopter's rotors, as their vessel was taking on water late Monday night — then silence.
The last debate
Uninterrupted coverage of the last debate between presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain starts at 5:00 PM on KSKA, followed by NPR analysis....