UA officials react to proposed Trump Title IX changes
Universities across the country are reviewing Trump administration proposed changes to rules governing how the institutions handle sexual assault and harassment cases, under Federal Title IX law.
Renowned Musicians Surprise Akiak With Jam Session
The Kuskokwim Village of Akiak got a special treat last week when their community hall became an official venue for the Fairbanks Summer Art Festival. The festival came to Akiak in the form of two world-renowned recording artists. The sound they brought will likely have a lasting impact on the village.
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Anchorage mayoral candidates weigh strategies to support children and families
Many of the leading candidates for Anchorage mayor say education is a top priority. During a recent child and family issues forum hosted by Alaska Children’s Trust, most candidates agreed that improving access to early education and childcare and eliminating food and housing insecurity, are important, both for COVID-19 recovery and the future of the city.
NPFMC Take No Action on Chum Bycatch
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council began taking public comment yesterday on measures to reduce the number of Chum Salmon caught incidentally by the...
Meet Slater and Morello, the sled dogs that led Brent Sass to victory
The two six-year-old Alaskan huskies led for most of the 1,000 miles, through headwinds and over hills.
Pipeline Between Canada Tar Sands, Gulf of Mexico Stalled
Steve Heimel, APRN - Anchorage
A pipeline to move oil produced from the Canada tar sands to the Gulf of Mexico has stalled following the...
Rep. Young Celebrates 40 Years In Congress
Congressman Don Young has passed two milestones this month. Saturday he surpassed the late Senator Ted Stevens for amount of years in federal elected office. And earlier this month, he marked his 40th year since being first elected, in a special election in 1973.
Despite technical and economic hurdles, Conoco’s newest development starts producing oil
The project, called 1H NEWS, had to overcome several challenges. Listen now
Buser Regains Iditarod Lead En Route To Tanana
After briefly ceding the race lead heading into Manley Hot Springs, Martin Buser has jumped back to the front of the pack, leading the way along the trail to Tanana.
Disguised Drug Proves Too Attractive
Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage
It’s stronger than marijuana. Its highs are unpredictable. And it’s legal. KSKA’s Len Anderson reports on an over-the-counter drug...
Scientists Studying ‘Slow Quakes’
Earthquakes are a daily occurrence in Alaska, but most go unnoticed by the general public. The unfelt quakes include a slow variety unknown to scientists until about 10 years ago. Stanford University professor of geophysics Gregory Beroza, says ultra sensitive seismometers and GPS measurements detect the gradual but powerful movements of the earth’s crust.
Guard Releases Rescue Report
The Alaska National Guard is out with an accounting of rescues. The Guard reports saving 48 people last year and assisting another 12 to...
House Exempts Large Non-Profits From ‘Pick, Click, Give’ Audits
The House Monday exempted large non-profits from being financially audited as a part of their collecting donations through the Permanent Fund Dividend distribution. The audit was required as part of the Pick, Click, Give program that allows people to make donations from their annual dividend.
Borough ban angers cannabis council
A Mat-Su Borough ban on commercial marijuana enterprise is angering pot entrepreneurs.
Alaska’s top tribal health executive, Andy Teuber, has resigned
The nonprofit consortium is an umbrella group that coordinates health care for Alaska Native people and helps run the Anchorage Native hospital. It's also one of the state's largest employers, with more than 3,000 workers.
Iditarod Field Notes #2
By Ellen Lockyer, KSKA - Anchorage
It’s still light at 8 o’clock. Temperature outside plunging to -20 at least . My nose hairs freeze. I have...
Cobb: ‘Elation Just Doesn’t Seem Like a Strong Enough Word’
While a number of questions remain over the disappearance of University of Alaska Anchorage runner, Marko Cheseto, the most important one was answered early Wednesday morning.
Southeast Has Its Say on Redistricting
Haines and Skagway should be in the same election district as Juneau. The Capital City’s Mendenhall Valley wants to stay on its own. Petersburg doesn’t want to be split up. And the whole redistricting process has been a boondoggle. That’s some of what Southeast Alaska residents – plus a few others – told the Alaska Redistricting Board during a hearing Tuesday at the Capitol.
Why can’t we stop homelessness? 4 reasons why there’s no end in sight
Advocacy groups and researchers say a big driving force is the decline of affordable housing, a problem decades in the making.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018
Murkowski: Kavanaugh debate now about 'victims and their ability to tell their story'; Fairbanks City Council greenlights reality show showcasing local police; Alaska has a climate change policy. Now what?; Supporters outnumber opponents in salmon habitat ballot initiative public hearing; Science around the house: Houston High teacher nominated for Alaska Teacher of the Year; Homer City Council revisits plastic bag ban; ‘Quite an influx’: Numerous army convoys to traverse highway for big training exercise; The man who translates climate change data for Alaskans is retiring. Here’s a Q&A Listen now