Alaska Food Policy Council Creates Anti-Obesity Program
Obesity is a national problem. Diane Peck is a public health specialist with the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services' Obesity Prevention and Control Program.
Federal Judge Dismisses Suit Against Local Hotel Employees Union
A federal judge has dismissed a suit filed against a local hotel employees union.
Apple to Open First Retail Store in Alaska
Apple says it's opening its first retail store in Alaska.
Portugal. The Man Loses Gear in Chicago Heist
Oregon-based rock band Portugal. The Man has lost all of its equipment after its touring van and trailer were stolen from a Chicago parking lot.
Anchorage School District Progress Report Shows Mixed Results
Anchorage graduation rates were up, but fewer schools met the new Adequate Yearly Progress standards. KSKA's Len Anderson reports on the district's 2010-2011 "No Child Left Behind" results.
Russian Group Traces Route of 19th Century Explorers to Dillingham
A unique set of visitors showed up recently in Dillingham. The group of Russians is retracing the routes of late 19th century Russian explorers.
Fatal Crashes Claim Four Lives in Nome, Elim
Three people have died in two fatal accidents that occurred in Nome and Elim in the early morning hours Sunday.
Scientists Have Tentatively Identified Mysterious Orange Goo
Federal scientists say they have tentatively identified the mysterious orange goo that showed up recently in a lagoon near Kivalina.
Kuskokwim River Boasts Massive Chum Salmon Run
The Kuskokwim River had a massive Chum salmon run this season. The fish may be called dog salmon, but it's gaining in popularity in international markets, and that’s a good thing for small time commercial fisherman on the river.
Broadband Connectivity for Rural Alaska
Tuesday, August 9 at 10:00am
It’s a new frontier in the telecommunications world. A fiber-optic cable has been placed under Lake Illiamna, in remote western Alaska, to bring broad-band internet access to villages across a large swath of the state.
‘Connect Alaska’ To Map Internet Connectivity in Southwest Alaska
Broadband internet is coming to Southwest Alaska, but how is that going to help homes that don’t even have computers? A government-funded project is looking into that by mapping internet connections in rural Alaska.
300 Villages: Beaver and Moose Pass
We'll take a peek into life in Beaver, an Interior village on the Yukon River with a history going back to commercial whaling days, and then we'll visit with Moose Pass, a railroad town on the Seward Highway.
Fish and Game’s Emmonak Office Will Close Due to Safety Concerns
The Department of Fish and Game has announced they will be close down their field office in the village of Emmonak. Personnel there say they no longer feel safe.
Steady King Salmon Stream Will Likely Meet Canadian Passage Objectives
A steady stream of king salmon moving up the Yukon River past Eagle in recent days, means Canadian border passage objectives will likely be met.
Utilities Team Up to Truck Natural Gas to Fairbanks
It’s not a pipeline, but a project announced Thursday will get North Slope natural gas to Fairbanks.
Mysterious Orange Goo Washes Up In Kivalina
An orange-colored substance that washed up on the shores of the village of Kivalina and causing concern for residents that it may have been toxic, is not man-made.
K-300 Sled Dog Race Will Happen After All
There will be a K-300 sled dog race next year after all. The Bethel-based mushing organization has hired a new race manager.
Regulatory Fees Increase for Alaska Phone Lines
Telephones in Alaska became a little more expensive this week. As of Monday, regulatory fees increased on both land-lines and wireless phones for all the state’s phone companies.
Scientists Keeping an Eye on Cleveland Volcano
Scientists at the Alaska Volcano Observatory are keeping an eye on Cleveland volcano. The Aleutian Chain volcano started showing increased thermal activity last month.
Kenai River Cleanup Begins After Season’s Close
The Kenai River personal use dipnet fishery has closed for the season. It ended at midnight Sunday. But for the city of Kenai, the cleanup takes a few more days.