Newtok Tribal Governance Dispute Settled By Federal Panel
A federal appeals panel has sided with the new leaders in a tribal power dispute that has complicated efforts to relocate a badly eroded village in western Alaska.
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HUD sends money to Alaska communities, including ‘Middle Spenard’
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced $7 million in grants to 14 Alaska tribal organizations, much of it for housing. One grantee aims to redevelop a commercial building on Spenard Road. Listen now
Dallas Seavey first into McGrath, Mitch Seavey first out
Dallas Seavey was the first musher to reach the McGrath checkpoint Tuesday evening at 6:34. 11 minutes behind him--and with the fastest run time...
Confession leads to cold-case arrest in fatal 2009 shooting at Anchorage hotel
John Patrick Dahlquist, 56, was arrested last week after police say he confessed to killing Sang Chun and wounding Monte Howell at the Inlet Inn.
Keeping moose off the Sterling Highway
A unique effort to keep moose from lingering on the sterling highway is scheduled to get started in the next few days.
Mike Mason, KBBI...
Democrats Poised To Fight Governor’s Oil Tax Reform Proposal
Things have changed a lot for Democrats this legislative session. They are in the minority in both the House and the Senate. I spoke with House minority leader Beth Kerttula and Senate Minority leader Johnny Ellis this morning to ask about that change and their agenda for the session. Ellis says Democrats are energized to fight the Governor’s oil tax reform proposal.
Ketchikan man agrees not to raise fake totem poles carved by convicted murderer
After meeting with Indigenous leaders, Joseph Machini also agreed not to use the name “potlatch” for his marketplace.
There’s a third case of COVID-19 in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta
The person was in Bethel when they tested positive for the coronavirus at the hospital.
Both Sides React to Wilde Decision
The ruling in the Jim Wilde case likely will not be the end of a dispute over regulation of state owned waters inside Alaska National Parks. Wilde’s attorney Bill Satterberg will not comment on the specifics of the case, or a possible appeal, until after Wilde’s Oct. 28 sentencing.
Thorne Bay courting bids for home and business development land in southeast
A little more of the Last Frontier is going on sale soon. The Southeast Alaska town of Thorne Bay is auctioning off property in...
Extreme avalanche danger at Hatcher Pass
A backcountry avalanche warning is in effect through Wednesday in the Hatcher Pass area. A unique set of conditions has made backcountry travel extremely perilous.
Senate votes to take up tax bill, bringing rigs closer to ANWR
Both Alaska senators voted to officially begin debate on a tax-cut bill that would also open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling. Sen. Murkowski says the tax changes will help many Alaska families. Listen now
Anchorage’s deputy health director is resigning, the latest in a string of departures
DeeAnn Fetko announced her resignation in an email to staff on Monday after 25 years working for the city.
Bean’s Cafe says it can’t offer overnight shelter Anchorage homeless this winter
After losing insurance over extending emergency shelter operations, the non-profit's board has voted to refocus on its core function. Listen now
Chythlook-Sifsof Left Off Olympic Roster
A snowboarder with deep ties to the Bristol Bay region will miss out on a return trip to the Olympics. Girdwood's Callan Chythlook-Sifsof had hoped to make the U.S. snowboardcross team but when the team was announced on Saturday she was left off.
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Congress adds soldiers, removes pressure for JBER cut
President-elect Donald Trump has called for a much bigger military, and Congress took a step in that direction today. Listen Now
Young, Crawford Debate Mostly Directed by Audience in Juneau
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
Thursday, Congressman Don Young and his challenger, Democrat Harry Crawford faced an audience in Juneau who were more interested...
Federal Government Approves Shell Oil’s Spill Response Plan
The federal government has signed off on Shell Oil Company’s spill response plan for the Chukchi Sea, clearing a major hurdle for the Houston oil giant to begin drilling vast Arctic Ocean reserves off Alaska’s coast during the 2012 summer open water season. Shell spokeswoman Kelly op de Weegh says this is a big milestone but there’s still work to be done.
Juneau School Board Considering Drug Tests
The Juneau School Board is considering drug-testing high-school students in athletics and activities.
Rebecca Sheir, KTOO - Juneau
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Hooper Bay Woman Indicted On Felony Drug Charge
A Hooper Bay woman has been indicted by a grand jury on a felony drug charge. Twenty-two-year-old Louise L Bunyan was arrested following a trooper investigation. According to an affidavit, Bunyan was attempting to fly from Bethel to Hooper Bay last Friday in possession of marijuana.