Hydroelectric project takes small step forward amid pushback from Moose Pass residents
Homer Electric Association has been working on the project for over a decade.
Archaeologists Uncover Unusual Bronze Artifact in Northwest Alaska
Archeologists working at Cape Espenberg at the northern tip of the Seward Peninsula have discovered the earliest bronze artifact found in Alaska. The find raises questions about possible international trade hundreds of years ago.
Northwest coastal villages brace for storm
Villages along Alaska's northwest coast are bracing themselves for high winds and possible coastal erosion that could occur over the next few days. It's...
Alaska regulators approve first license for a legal marijuana business
Alaska regulators have approved the state's first license for a legal marijuana business. Download Audio
Deedee Jonrowe Wins Tustumena 200
Ben Stanton, KDLL – Kenai
Willow musher Deedee Jonrowe won the Tustumena 200 sled dog race on the Kenai Peninsula over the weekend.
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Small exodus of doctors leaves Central Kenai Peninsula with recruitment rush, strains on care
“I’m extremely worried about my patients being able to find new primary care,” said Dr. Alexa Rodin, who's among the doctors leaving.
Thalattosaur Fossil Discovered Near Kake May Be New Species
The fossil of a Thalattosaur discovered near Kake two years ago is a complete specimen, the first to be found in the western hemisphere. Scientists speculate it could be a new species of the prehistoric marine reptile.
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Mayor, Assembly To Propose Ordinance Limiting Unions
Late Friday, Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan informed union leaders that he and the assembly are proposing an ordinance, changing the municipalities relationship with unions. Union leaders responded with a press conference Monday morning protesting the proposed changes.
Man Dead After Snowmachine Hit by Car
Steve Heimel, APRN - Anchorage
A man died in Soldotna Wednesday when his snowmachine was hit from behind by a car on Brown's Lake Road. ...
Begich Questions Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Bonuses
As police in New York routed the Occupy Wall Street encampment this morning, there are indications that some in Congress have taken notice of the movement. And that includes Alaska Senator Mark Senator Mark Begich is trying to block million-dollar bonuses to the executives at mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Years of data suggest ecosystem shifts in the Northern Bering Sea
Scientists say based on years of observations and data gathered in the Northern Bering Sea, as well as a recent research cruise, they can see warming waters and biological changes going further north.
Semi-pro Alaska baseball team settles disputes with Fairbanks Borough
The Alaska Goldpanners baseball team officially announced its new contract with the Fairbanks North Star Borough Wednesday. Last year, the semi-pro ball club had tangled with the borough over the safety issues at its home field, Growden Park. Differences have been set aside so the tradition of the Midnight Sun Game continues. Download Audio
Southcentral’s only meat packing plant up for grabs
Southcentral Alaska's only federally-approved meat packing plant, Mt. McKinley Meat and Sausage in Palmer, is up for sale or lease. Listen Now
Climate change bill hits procedure snag, but lives on
The Lieberman-Warner climate change bill fell 12 votes short of the 60 needed to overcome a procedural hurdle in the U.S. Senate today. Even...
Students aren't returning to Sheldon Jackson College, but the fish are
By now most everyone in Alaska has heard that the state's oldest educational institution has closed -- everyone but the fish. Tens of thousands...
Pebble is proposing to offset its impacts to wetlands through sewer repairs
Offsetting a project’s potential impacts to wetlands usually means restoring or protecting wetlands that serve the same purpose as those being altered or destroyed by development. But Pebble is proposing to do something different.
Young Alaskan at McLaughlin Youth Center among new coronavirus cases
It's the first young Alaskan at one of the state's youth detention centers to test positive for the virus. In early April, a staff member at McLaughlin had tested positive.
Early prisoner release to slow coronavirus spread? Corrections commissioner says it’s ‘not on the table’
While other states have decided to release some prisoners early in order to ease the overcrowding of prison's, Alaska officials say they won't be taking that step.
Alaska Miners Association Convention Held In Anchorage
The Alaska Miner's Association annual convention has been going on all week in Anchorage. Coinciding with the AMA's 75th year, is the 25th anniversary of Kotzebue's Red Dog Mine.
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Anchorage Forms New Committee To Navigate Pot Legalization
Just a week after a vote shooting down a controversial proposal to ban commercialization of marijuana within Anchorage, the city Assembly is forming a new committee to handle local implementation in the months ahead.
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