RUNNING: State House, Anchorage District 27
Bob Buch (D) and Mia Costello (R) are both running unopposed in the race for state house, district 27 in the ...
Grant program aims to cultivate specialty crops across Alaska
A federal grant program provides grants of up to $60,000 for projects that "enhance the competitiveness of Alaska Grown specialty crops, sustain farmers’ livelihoods, and strengthen local communities," according to the Alaska Division of Agriculture
Legislature Researching DNR’s Mission Change
Legislators are looking into the Alaska Department of Natural Resources move to change their mission statement. Representative Berta Gardner is the democratic whip in the House representing midtown Anchorage. She says legislators have asked for a research report on the matter.
St. Paul government declares emergency in attempt to get ahead of looming crab crash
The recent closure of the Bering Sea snow crab and Bristol Bay red king crab fisheries has some Western Alaska towns taking a hard look at their futures, including St. Paul.
EPA, Alaska DEC Crews Cleaning Up Richardson Highway Diesel Spill
The Environmental Protection Agency and Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation are working to clean up a diesel spill northeast of Valdez.
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Kodiak warned to watch out foraging bears
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game in Kodiak has put out another warning for residents of the city’s north end neighborhoods to keep...
Wandering bison and bone-jarring moguls challenge back-of-the-pack Iditarod mushers
At least one musher was stopped by a half-dozen buffalo on the trail from Rohn to Nikolai.
Citizen Group Seeks Water Rights in Proposed Mining Area
The public comment period closes Thursday on a water-rights petition from a citizen group fighting a proposed coal mine in the Chuitna watershed on the west side of Cook Inlet.
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Poking around a Navy spy ship
Juneau residents got a chance this week to board a Navy spy ship. The Ocean Survey Vessel “Bold” is parked at the Coast Guard...
Anchorage wildfire risk ‘keeps me awake at night,’ says fire chief
Anchorage Fire Chief Doug Schrage says, from his perspective, a fast-moving wildfire is the single biggest threat the city faces.
Groups sue agency to block Shell’s Arctic offshore drilling
Ten environmental groups are suing a federal agency over its approval of drilling permits off Alaska's northwest coast. The lawsuit seeks a review of permits granted to Royal Dutch Shell PLC by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management for exploratory drilling in the Chukchi Sea.
Video: Howard Weaver
In addition to the audio of Howard Weaver's speech at UAA on September 21, we also have video available for those interested.
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Development Corporation sees job losses, but stable economy
Sometimes just holding your own can be pretty good news. That was the theme today as the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation presented its...
Iditapod: Race day 3, and tricky mushing out of Rainy Pass
Things get pretty technical for Iditarod mushers heading out of the Rainy Pass checkpoint and into the Dalzell Gorge before Rohn and Nikolai. Plus, we hear from animal-rights activist and documentary filmmaker Fern Levitt, and we get four-time Iditarod Jeff King's take on criticism of dog mushing.
Spike in number of female prisoners at Alaska prisons
The increase in the number of women prisoners in Alaska more than tripled that of male inmate growth between 2004 and 2013.
Final report filed on cause of Wrangell’s deadly landslide
State geologists say the Nov. 20 Wrangell landslide that killed six people was caused by excessive amounts of rain in a short period of time.
UAF enrollment falling on fears of winter fuel costs
High energy costs and concern about the upcoming winter are affecting enrollment at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). Tim Barnett, Vice Chancellor for...
Utah Official Advocates For Land Transfer In Alaska
Alaska is not alone in its conflicts with the federal government over land management. Leaders in some Lower 48 western states want Alaska to join an effort to gain control of federal lands within their borders.
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Protesters, lawmaker bring Fairbanks Four case to the Capitol
On the first day legislators were due back in Juneau for a special session, 20 protesters and one lawmaker brought the Fairbanks Four case to the Capitol.
Denali Pipeline Open Season Begins
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
Natural Gas producers have a choice of ways to get their resource to market as of this morning. The...