ACLU sues Dunleavy over “punitive” cuts to court system
The civil rights group claims that the move by the governor infringes on the separation of powers laid out in Alaska's constitution.
Alaska News Nightly: January 31, 2012
Jim Browder Selected As Next ASD Superintendent, New Oil, Gas Bill Expected By End Of Next Week, North Slope to Canada Gas Line Take Place in Fairbanks , Kotzebue Jail Remains Closed To Some Prisoners, Parnell, Delegation Respond To Possible Military Base Closures, ACMP Initiative Verification Marches On, K300 Raffle Winner Starting Scholarship Fund
Seldovia’s water supply returns to normal
While the city’s reservoir has returned to a healthy level, residents and businesses are still trying to repair the damage and plan for the future.
Acting Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson will lead until July
The Anchorage Assembly voted late Wednesday night against holding a special election to fill the mayor’s seat. The new mayor will be chosen at...
Two Dead, One Missing Near Alakanuk
Alaska State Troopers are investigating what appears to be at least two deaths from a boating incident near Alakanuk.
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Historical Palin events on ‘360 North’ tonight
KTOO's statewide public media channel 360 North will be broadcasting some historical events from Sarah Palin's history in Alaska politics this evening starting at...
Ruthie Sampson, champion of Inupiaq language, dies in Anchorage
Residents of Shungnak said goodbye today to a woman who devoted her life to teaching the Inupiaq language. Ruthie Sampson, was 54 years old...
New Ordinance Allows Churches to Supplement Homeless Shelters
Len Anderson, APRN - Anchorage
In the past, winter has underscored Anchorage's shortage of overnight shelters for homeless families. Diane Ingles, director of the city's...
Klukwan Community Library carries out initiative to preserve stories of tribal members
The Klukwan Community Library is carrying out an initiative to preserve the stories of tribal members. Listen now
Former Female Inmates Find Support And A Home In Juneau’s Haven House
Juneau’s first transitional home for women recently paroled or released from prison is welcoming its first residents.
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There’s another USPS stamp coming out featuring Lingít formline art
Crystal Worl's design, featuring a formline salmon painted on a skateboard, will be available on postal stamps in March.
Low Enrollment Pushes Juneau, North Pole Football Teams To Southeast Conference
The Juneau-Douglas Crimson Bears and North Pole Patriots football teams are playing in the medium schools football division this year. The two used to compete against Alaska’s largest high schools. Now they’re part of the small Southeast Conference.
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Murkowski commends drone strike; Sullivan says Trump didn’t need Congress’ OK
Sen. Murkowski commends President Trump and praises the military for the attack that killed Gen. Qasem Soleimani
Inside of Alaska Native Medical Center’s ICU, doctors and nurses fight to keep COVID patients alive
Nurses at ANMC say aside from long hours and the emotional toll of seeing Alaskans dying from the coronavirus, they’re also dealing with people doubting their intentions.
Lawsuit Filed Over Redistricting Plan
A group of Alaska Natives are suing to keep state election officials from implementing a redistricting plan until that plan wins U.S. Justice Department approval. The plaintiffs, in a federal lawsuit filed last week, claim state officials are violating the federal voting rights act by moving forward in implementing a new plan for this year's elections before the plan wins preclearance from Justice.
USGS Tests Early Earthquake Warning System In California
Scientists can’t predict earthquakes yet. But the United States Geological Survey has been piloting a system in California for a year that gives early warning before an earthquake hits. The federal agency will update Congress on how it’s working later this week.
Hazy Forecast For Alaska’s Economy
Alaska’s economy weathered the Great Recession better than most states, and should hold steady for the foreseeable future. But depending on who you ask, there could be gloom on the horizon. World Trade Center Alaska brought its annual Statewide Economic Forecast Luncheon to Juneau on Thursday, where two economists offered differing predictions for the state’s fiscal future.
Alaska News Nightly: September 6, 2011
Legislators Investigate North Slope Employment Report Discrepancy, Bokan Part 1: UCore Eyes Mine on Prince of Wales, Postal Service Might Lose $10 Billion This Fiscal Year, New Autism School Slated to Open Next Year, Fort Wainwright Soldier Dies in IED Attack, Military Revises Training Airspace Proposals, OCS Says No Plan to Cut Petersburg Social Worker
What’s Next For Longtime Lawmaker Albert Kookesh?
Most Decembers, Albert Kookesh is making plans to move to Juneau for the legislative session. But this year, he’s spending more time at his Angoon home, enjoying the view.
Anti-Earmark Legislation Fails in Senate
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
Attached to the Food Safety bill was an attempt by Senator Tom Coburn to ban earmarks. It...