Among Dunleavy’s proposed DOC cuts, sending 500 prisoners out of state
Governor Mike Dunleavy's proposed budget for the Department of Corrections cuts $19 million from this year's budget. About $12.8 million of the estimated savings will come from a plan to send 500 inmates to private prisons outside of Alaska.
Cross-Border Salmon Dispute Puts A Damper on Summer Troll Opener
Harbors emptied throughout Southeast this week as fishermen headed out for the beginning of the summer troll season. July 1 marks the annual start of the summer’s first king salmon opener -- the most lucrative time of the year for many trollers.
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As Juneau’s COVID cases skyrocket, hospital staff are testing positive too
Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau is seeing more COVID-19 cases among its staff as the number of infections in the capital city rises and the community's risk level returns to high.
Permanent Fund Amount To Be Announced Next Week
Alaskans will find out the size of their Permanent Fund dividends next week.
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LISTEN: Here’s how it feels to go to the most remote place in Alaska
Writer Sarah Gilman went to St. Matthew last year on the research vessel Tiĝlax̂, and her piece, "The Island That Humans Can't Conquer" appeared recently in Hakai Magazine.
Alaska fire season begins with almost two dozen human-caused blazes
Twenty-three of the 25 fires so far this year were ignited by human activity.
University of Alaska suffers cybersecurity breach
The University of Alaska is reporting a security breach. An email issued Tuesday says UA became aware of the cyber attack several months ago, and there’s no evidence that personal information was accessed or stolen. Listen now
Taku River turns cold, runs fast after glacial dam release in the Juneau Icefield
This glacial dam release, or jökulhlaup, was relatively small, but there could be more this summer.
State Democratic officials look to create bipartisan House
State Democratic Party officials are backing challengers to two Democrats who caucus with the Republican-led House majority. The challengers and party officials say this will increase the chances for a bipartisan coalition. Listen now
Man Dies on Coast Guard Medevac to Unalaska
A 39-year-old man died last Thursday of natural causes on a Coast Guard medevac bound for Unalaska. Riche J. Tonato, from the Philippines, was the head cook on the cargo ship Matsura. That vessel had recently left Canada, and was on its way to Nagasaki, Japan.
Declining Medicare Reimbursement for Doctors Likely to Highlight Lame Duck Session
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
The upcoming lame duck session of Congress could yield key tweaks to federal health care law. Northwest Regional Director...
Education Secretary Says AK Trip Shaped Views On Rural Students
Education Secretary Arne Duncan says his visit last year to a village in southwest Alaska has affected his view of rural education –...
Man shot by Fairbanks police after ramming into trooper, officer vehicles
A man who rammed police vehicles with his truck, was shot dead by Fairbanks police officers in Fairbanks. The man, who’s name has not been released, had outstanding felony arrest warrants -- according to Alaska State Troopers. Listen now
Anchorage Election Q&A: Here’s what’s on the ballot and options for voting
Anchorage is less than a month away from its next municipal election. Residents will decide who the next mayor and school board members will be, plus vote on several smaller seats and propositions. Here are some answers to common questions about this year’s spring ballot.
ShoreZone Program Almost Completed
The Juneau-based ShoreZone program is nearly done photographing Southeast Alaska’s shoreline. The images and information are going into an online database for use...
Former Alaska legislator sues Alaska Airlines over mask-related ban
Former state Sen. Lora Reinbold says the airline violated her constitutional rights and caused her stress and humiliation.
Chignik Bay ‘hanging by a thread’ in second year of scant fishing
While some parts of Bristol Bay have had record-breaking years, one South Peninsula village hasn't been as lucky. After a year and a half of bad runs, Chignik Bay is worried about the survival of the community.
Competition drives down PFD airfare deals
The first round of Permanent Fund Dividend deposits are set to hit bank accounts Thursday, and travel deals are heating up as airlines compete for Alaska's customers.
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NORAD celebrates 60 years of tracking Santa
Three-hundred and sixty-four days a year, the North American Aerospace Defense Command -- or NORAD -- is the U.S.-Canadian military unit that monitors North American airspace for enemy threats. But one day a year, NORAD turns its watch onto one very popular air traveler. Download Audio
Commercial fish licensing may be curtailed in Cook Inlet waters
The establishment and mission of a task force to meet before next year's legislative session to consider management issues of Cook Inlet salmon has...