Investigator blames haste, lack of supervision for alleged Dunleavy ethics violations
Under the settlement, Dunleavy personally paid $2,800 to reimburse the state for social media and mailed advertisements from his office that praised his allies in the Legislature -- and which the investigator, Fairbanks attorney John Tiemessen, said broke a law against spending state money for partisan political purposes.
Alaska job numbers in April up over a year earlier
The biggest year-over-year gain was in the leisure and hospitality sector, which had about 3,900 more jobs last month than in April 2021.
Reception mixed on ASD proposal to switch school start times around
The Anchorage School District is considering a huge change. The district is looking at implementing new school start times, with elementary schools starting earlier and high schools later. Listen now
Jury Finalized for Waterman Trial
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
Jury selection was finalized this morning in case of the state of Alaska versus Rachelle Waterman. The young...
Cheat sheet: Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 101
It can be confusing to keep track of the various Native organizations and layers of tribal enrollment options within Alaska, so we put together a list of definitions that explain some of the basics.
A Week Before Election, State House Candidates Sharpen Rhetoric
Redistricting has many incumbents facing incumbents for the Alaska legislature this election. And that’s true of two House races in the Fairbanks area. House district two includes Two Rivers and House District 38 represents Nenana and Tanana.
Kodiak Basketball Coach Scores New Job at Western Michigan
The 2013 Alaska high school basketball coach of the year has found a new job. Stephanie Smiley, who spent two years at the helm of the Kodiak Lady Bears, was announced Wednesday as the director of operations for the Western Michigan University Broncos women’s basketball team.
Kuskokwim 300 may not survive financial investigation
The future of the Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race is in jeopardy, after a series of questionable bookkeeping errors which are now under investigation...
Coast Guard Rescues Five from Fishing Vessel
Coast Guard crews have rescued five people after their 55-foot fishing tender boat lost steering in high seas about 50 miles southeast of Cordova.
Domestic violence bill passes US House with program to expand tribal powers in 5 Alaska villages
Five Alaska tribes would get gain power to prosecute violent crime in villages if VAWA bill becomes law.
Port expenses rattle Mat Su taxpayers
Matanuska Susitna Borough taxpayers question how much of their money is being spent to fund Port MacKenzie operations. Download Audio
Anchorage’s C Street reopens in Midtown after vehicle fatally strikes pedestrian
Police say the man was crossing outside a crosswalk Tuesday when he was struck between West Fireweed Lane and West Northern Lights Boulevard.
With new storefront, Mountain View’s ‘candy lady’ takes sweets seriously
Anchorage just got a new candy store dedicated to sweet treats of all types.
South Carolina Family Killed In Soldotna Plane Crash
A family of five from South Carolina are among the victims in the Soldotna plane crash that left 10 dead.
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Following in the Footsteps of Ricketts and Calvin
Nearly 80 years ago, the tide pools around Sitka inspired a pair of naturalists – Ed Ricketts and Jack Calvin – who went on to transform the way we think about marine biology. Last week, a new set of researchers arrived in the community to explore the same beaches, and remind Sitka of its place in the history of science.
AmeriCorps to increase investment with tribes in rural Alaska
“We’re looking to figure out how we can go deeper into places of greatest need,” said AmeriCorps CEO Michael Smith.
Alaska governor says refugee vetting process ‘stringent’
Alaska Gov. Bill Walker says refugees seeking to come to the U.S. must go through a "stringent" process. His office says Walker was among the governors who participated in a briefing with officials from the White House, FBI and State Department on the refugee process.
Senator Murkowski Battles Interior Nominee
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski helped lead the Republican charge Wednesday to block President Obama's nominee for a top Interior Department post. David Hayes's...
Magone Sells Renowned Marine Salvage Business
After 40 years in western Alaska, salvager Dan Magone is selling his namesake diving and marine rescue business. But, Magone will still be there to help when disaster strikes.
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Report Casts Doubt on Lawmaker’s Ability To Accept Funds
Even if the legislature does vote to apply for the money, over riding the Governor’s decision, its not clear whether the state will ultimately...