University of Alaska president appeals for public support for more funding
In his State of the University address Tuesday, University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen stressed the need for an increase in state funding after four years of cuts. Gov. Bill Walker’s proposed budget would flat fund the university at $317 million. Listen now
Minnesota woman dead in Parks Highway crash near Talkeetna
Troopers learned of the collision near Mile 91 of the highway, which killed 62-year-old Tamela Kringlund, at about 2 p.m. Thursday.
Two Men Sentenced In Shooting At Sitka’s Pioneer Bar
Sitka’s District Court has sentenced two men linked to a September shooting at Sitka’s Pioneer Bar.
38K Alaska households turn to Food Stamps during tight times
According to a new White House report, 38,000 Alaskan households receive benefits from Food Stamps. Two-thirds of those households have children. Half of them are in deep poverty. The statistics go on and on. But is the program working? Many people say yes, though there are some hiccups.
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Bill would increase health care price transparency for Alaskans
The measure, modeled on similar rules enacted in Anchorage last year, could make it easier for Alaskans to know how much they’re going to pay out of pocket for healthcare. Listen now
Feds Finailze Otter Use Guidelines
The federal government has finalized new guidelines on the use of sea otters by Alaska Natives. The change is aimed at better-defining a requirement that hides must be “significantly altered” in order to be considered authentic native handicrafts or clothing that can be sold to non-natives.
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You can soon register to vote in Yup’ik
The Election Assistance Commission announced on Nov. 22 that it is translating the national mail voter registration form into the Yup’ik language.
Debate for the State Will Replay on 360 North
Photo by Josh Edge, APRN - Anchorage
If you missed the live airing of this year’s Debate for the State, Running or the Talk...
Troopers Conduct 2 SARs In Mat-Su
The Alaska State Troopers were involved in two search and rescue operations in the Mat-Su Borough on Sunday.
Labor Groups Throw Holiday Picnic in Anchorage
Steve Heimel, APRN - Anchorage
In Anchorage, the Labor Day holiday was celebrated with a picnic, put on by the AFL-CIO on the park-strip.
Union members...
LISTEN: The night a black bear pawed our tent
The attack ended with a ruined cup of peppery coffee.
Bills Addressing Alaska Native Issues Get Mixed Reception
Two bills dealing with Alaska Native issues got different receptions from members of the Legislature on Thursday.
At least three House lawmakers were skeptical of a bill that would make 20 Alaska Native languages official state languages. About an hour later, they joined the rest of their House colleagues in voting unanimously for a bill honoring the late Rev. Walter Soboleff.
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State makes more funding available for Alaska childcare providers, but some providers say it isn’t enough
The office said the additional money would be one-time funding to cover the costs and expenses from April and May.
For one Anchorage restaurant, a defiant opening brings in crowds
Kriner's Diner owner said he needed to stay open to pay the bills, and many patrons came out.
Charges pending for three Katmai visitors who approached feeding brown bears
Three visitors to Katmai National Park could face charges after approaching brown bears feeding on salmon Thursday evening. Listen now
Begich Co-Sponsors Bill Responding To Hobby Lobby Decision
Senator Mark Begich today joined other Democrats in sponsoring a bill that would make it illegal for a company to deny employees certain health benefits, including birth control, if they are required to be covered by federal health care law.
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Call the Midwife – Season 2 – Episode 2
See how the death of a newborn affects Cynthia’s work and health.
TV: Sunday, April 7 @ 7:00 p.m.
Anchorage protesters rally downtown, frustrated that local police still do not have body cameras
It has been about a year and a half since Anchorage voters approved buying body worn cameras for police.
Report catalogs contaminated land conveyed to Native corporations
Scattered throughout Alaska are hundreds of pieces of land that have been transferred to Alaska Native Corporations by the federal government. Some came with contamination: old schools, tank farms, other structures and even some spills.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Apr. 5, 2016
Four Supreme Court nominees submitted to Gov. Walker; Rep. Olson bill would tax Permanent Fund dividends as budget stopgap; Alaskans are testifying more than ever... but does it matter?; Rep. Young calls on Juneau Republicans to support Sturgeon case; no trucks advised on upriver ice road; Denali area wolf hunt shortened; bonds, Assembly seats and School board among Anchorage Municipality ballots; bill introduced to allow communities to contribute to Marine Highway; Sitka commemorates relationship with Japanese sister city Download Audio