Shorter session puts legislators under pressure
The fast pace of this years session has prompted concern among legislators. Some lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are questioning whether too...
Health Insurers Brace For Confusion Over Deadline
March 31st is the deadline for signing up for health insurance. And insurance companies in Alaska are bracing for confusion over the deadline. They worry many Alaskans don't realize they won't be able to buy health insurance anywhere after that date.
Rookery’s Beau Schooler wins national seafood competition
Juneau chef Beau Schooler was crowned “Best Seafood Chef” at the Great American Seafood Cook-Off this weekend in New Orleans. He was one of 12 competing chefs from all over the country. He won with a dish that only had one main ingredient – Alaska wild salmon.
Juneau Assembly throws bucket of water on 50th Anniversary bonfire
Plans to celebrate the 50th anniversary of statehood with a huge bonfire in Juneau’s Mendenhall Valley hit a dead end last night. The Juneau...
TransCanada official expresses support for gas project
An official with TransCanada Corp. says the Canadian pipeline company strongly believes in the Alaska liquefied natural gas project it's currently a partner in. But Vincent Lee told the House Finance Committee the company supports Gov. Bill Walker's recommendation that the state buy out TransCanada's interest. He called it a mutual dissolution.
Wrangell sewer mainline breaks, allowing 20,000 gallons of raw sewage into harbor
A sewer mainline broke early Monday morning near Zimovia Highway, allowing about 20,000 gallons of raw sewage into Wrangell’s inner harbor. Listen now
ReVision Alaska – A Series Retelling Alaska’s Stories | Alaska Insight
National headlines often approach Alaska through the language of loss and crisis, painting residents of passive victims of systemic racism, climate change, or historical trauma. A new series from KTOO, ReVision Alaska, approaches the challenges facing Alaska through the eyes of those working on solutions.
Stranded Hiker Rescued Near Skagway
An injured hiker stranded on the rocks near Skagway was heard by the lookout on the state ferry Malaspina and rescued by the crew last Thursday night.
Anchorage Hillside homeowners target of new campaign to keep bears out of trash
Today officials in Anchorage announced a new effort to keep bears out of trash cans. The Fish and Game Department says between one and...
Why aren’t more Alaska health care providers ready to vaccinate against COVID-19?
Clinics that wish to participate in the vaccination program face a slew of requirements, and don't get much in return.
Saint Innocent's Academy Rooted in Music
Diana Gish, KMXT - Kodiak
Saint Innocent's Academy in Kodiak is an alternative school for youth which is rooted in the Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Christian...
Legislators turn down request for $7M for rural school
The Senate Finance Committee voted on Thursday against adding $7 million in funding to replace the school in Kivalina. The additional funds were requested by Governor Bill Walker’s administration. Download Audio
Dead bowheads in Beaufort and Chukchi point to increased killer whale presence in Arctic
There are new signs that killer whales, which are swimming farther north and spending more of the year in Arctic waters, are increasingly preying on Alaska’s bowhead whales.
Along with national recognition, 2 Alaska artists awarded $25,000 each
Alaska was well-represented among recipients of the 2017 Joan Mitchell Foundation's grant awards for painters and sculptors. Listen now
Project for trucking liquified gas from North Slope pulled over
The uncertain future of natural gas development in the state has stalled a Fairbanks company's plan to truck the resource off the North Slope....
Feds agree to shore up Alaska’s insurance market
The U.S. Health & Human Services Department has agreed to send federal money to the State of Alaska for reinsurance, which lowers costs for people who buy their own health insurance. Some see it as a model to prevent market "death spirals." Listen now
Anchorage will enter ‘modified hunker down’ for December
The order, which goes into effect on Dec. 1, closes down bars and restaurants to in-person service and puts capacity restrictions on other establishments.
Fishing Spots Closing
Disappointing king salmon runs in Southcentral Alaska have resulted in sport fishing closures in many a popular fishing hole.
Ellen Lockyer, APRN - Anchorage
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Without quorum, tribal delegates push AVCP demands to October
Tribal delegates in Bethel this week tried to hold an emergency meeting of the Association of Village Council Presidents.
State Scores Well On Long-Term Care Report Card
Alaska ranked 5th in the nation in a recent state scorecard on long-term services for older adults, the disabled, and family caregivers. However, local experts say gaps in the system can cause big problems.
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