Military families in Hawaii spark trial over 2021 jet fuel leak that tainted water
A federal judge will decide the case opening Monday, following multiple lawsuits after military jet fuel leaked into Pearl Harbor's drinking water.
Gubernatorial Candidates Discuss Walker, Pebble Mine
Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage
The Gubernatorial candidates faced off yesterday at an Anchorage business luncheon. Both Republican Sean Parnell and Democrat Ethan Berkowitz...
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing On Anchorage Road
A small plane had to make an emergency landing on Tuesday afternoon on a street in East Anchorage after experiencing engine trouble shortly after takeoff.
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Two Interior Energy Project proposals under consideration
The Interior Energy Project remains focused on getting natural gas to the region at long targeted price point. IEP team leader Bob Shefchik says proposals being considered from 2 vying project partners would provide gas to customers at a price equivalent to 2 dollar heating oil.
Bill Encourages Tribes to Work With State on Jurisdiction
The sponsor of the Safe Families and Villages Bill, U.S. Senator Mark Begich, said the bill encourages tribes to work with the state of Alaska to develop agreements on tribal court jurisdiction. But he said it also gives tribes a way to take on added responsibilities through an agreement with the federal government.
BC Adds New Requirements for Proposed Mines
The British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office announced on Thursday that it’s adding new requirements for proposed mines undergoing environmental review. The changes are part of an effort to make mine tailings facilities safer in response to last year’s tailings dam collapse at the Mount Polley mine.
New Attorney General weighs in against ExxonMobil’s tactics fighting climate change investigations
Since last November, ExxonMobil has been the target of a growing number of state attorneys general investigating whether the company lied about its research about climate change. Listen now
Band Emulates Eastern European Gypsy Music
The G String Orchestra is comprised of four young musicians, wearing tight jeans and sporting black tattoos covering their arms, necks, hands, and some of their faces. They first starting playing as a band when they met in Homer three summers ago and they perform music that an audience may not expect to hear – Eastern European Gypsy music.
Air, Soil and Water Contaminants to be Identified in Bering Strait Region
Laureli Kinneen, KNOM – Nome
Folks in the Bering Strait region will have a chance to find out what contaminants might be in the water,...
Iditarod leaders into Cripple – DeeDee surprised to be first
On the Iditarod trail, DeeDee Jonrowe was the first into the Cripple checkpoint at 6:22 a.m. She was followed in rapid succession by Paul...
Glacier Bay Lodge May Shut Down
Glacier Bay Lodge may shut down after this season. Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve put out a prospectus for concession services in January but received no bids by the March 26 deadline. Closing Glacier Bay Lodge could have rippling effects on the economy of Gustavus.
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Legislators Make the Rounds in DC
A third of Alaska’s legislators are in Washington D-C right now for meetings about energy issues. They’re attending the annual conference of the...
Flint water help could spill into rural Alaska
The Senate is likely to pass a Water Resources bill this week that would send $100 million to Flint, Michigan to resolve that community’s drinking water crisis. But the bill could be a plum for rural Alaska, too.
Seahawks linemen learn about Yup’ik culture on whirlwind trip to Bethel
Professional football players embarked on a whirlwind tour of Bethel on Wednesday. Seattle Seahawks offensive linemen Joey Hunt and Jordan Roos were in town for a grand total of nine hours and got a crash course in Yup'ik culture. Listen now
Yukon Continues to Break Up, Tanana Seeing High Water
Tanana is the latest community to see high water as break up continues on the Yukon River. National Weather Service Hydrologist Ed Plumb says...
DOT’s Chiniak Highway Erosion Control Project fights a never-ending battle against coastal erosion
Erosion is an ever-present issue for coastal highways. It’s of particular concern for Kodiak, where a large portion of the major road system sits right alongside the ocean.
Juneau’s school year to start with no in-person classes
The Juneau School District will begin on Aug. 24 with no in-person instruction.
Juneau School District Superintendent Bridget Weiss announced the decision on Tuesday to...
Coast Guard Says Remains Of Missing Alaska Pilot Found
Searchers have found the remains of the pilot of a plane that went missing in Alaska's Prince William Sound. The Coast Guard says the man's remains were recovered after being found Wednesday evening.
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Lawmakers Look For Alternative To Governor’s Oil Tax Plan
Lawmakers Monday opened a two-day seminar designed to give them options and alternatives to Governor Parnell’s plan that would cut taxes for the oil industry.
Man stabbed to death in Douglas
A murder occurred on Douglas Island early Wednesday morning at Cedar Park. Juneau Police Chief Bryce Johnson said the victim, a 37-year-old male, died from stab wounds after a fight broke out. Chief Johnson said there wasn't any indication that drugs were involved. But police are investigating if alcohol may have been a factor.