Obama Turns off Loran System
A vestige of marine and aviation navigation during the last century is disappearing. The Obama Administration is turning off the Loran System.
Matt Miller, KTOO...
19 U.S. states now have detected the omicron COVID-19 variant
States that have detected the variant range from Hawaii to Massachusetts. The reports are part of a new surge in COVID-19 cases.
4 takeaways from the first presidential debate
President Biden's early stumbles played into his biggest vulnerability, but how much will the first 2024 general election debate make an impact?
Juneau power switches to diesel following avalanche
Once again, an avalanche has destroyed a tower along the Snettisham Hydroelectric Project south of Juneau, knocking out low-cost power to the capital city....
Six charged in extensive Anchorage mail fraud case
Six Anchorage residents have been charged in a large mail fraud case. Listen now
Division of Elections director resigns at Lt. Governor’s request
Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott has asked the state's Division of Elections director Gail Fenumiai to resign. Claire Richardson is special assistant to Mallott. She says they accepted Fenumiai's resignation on Friday.
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Ahead of Tuesday primary, Republicans jockey for ‘true conservative’ clout
A fierce primary battle is playing out in one of the most conservative parts of the state. Listen now
$1 Billion Endowment Proposed for State Projects
Some Southeast lawmakers want to create a $1 billion endowment to pay for road, airport and ferry improvements. They say it’s the best...
Coghill opposes Senior Care extension
North Pole Republican John Coghill is against extending Senior Care. He does not support continuing the Senior benefits program ntil the bureaucracy is trimmed...
Gov. Palin To Accept Most Federal Stimulus Funds
A spokeswoman for Governor Sarah Palin says she is going to accept most federal stimulus funding. Spokeswoman Sharon Leighow says Palin is only likely...
Ted Stevens Reflects on Life of Senator Robert Byrd
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
Alaska’s former Senator Ted Stevens is reflecting on the life of his long time colleague Senator Robert Byrd...
Touring an Iconic Anchorage Bar
Today we’re looking back at the 40 plus years of the iconic Anchorage bar Chilkoot Charlie's.
Mike Gordon has owned Koots since its humble beginning in 1970, and he says the experience has been a roller coaster. So much so, that the bar itself touts the title “World Famous Chilkoot Charlies.”
Quick: There's an oil spill in the Arctic Ocean. What do you do?
There are a lot of unknowns when it comes to arctic shipping. We know traffic in the region is increasing dramatically, but experts don't...
Army ID’s Soldier Found Dead on Fort Winwright
A soldier found dead of a gunshot wound at Fort Wainwright early Monday morning has been identified as a 40-year-old mechanic.
Web Extra: Patricia Partnow, Healing Racism in Anchorage
After the Thursday (6/28/2007) evening premiere of "Anchorage Is Our Home," KSKA's Len Anderson talked with Patricia Partnow from Healing Racism in Anchorage. She...
Anchorage Assembly leaders demand response from mayor following scathing allegations
Anchorage Assembly leaders say they want Mayor Dave Bronson to publicly respond to scathing allegations made against him by recently-fired Municipal Manager Amy Demboski.
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BLM proposes allowing ConocoPhillips to drill most of its Arctic Willow project
A final decision is expected in 30 days. The Interior Department still has "substantial concerns."
Redoubt May Be Settling Down
Scientists keeping a close eye on Mount Redoubt are starting to see signs the volcano may be settling down. But the aviation alert level...
UA opposes bill that would allow for concealed carrying on campus
The University of Alaska is opposing a bill introduced by a Fairbanks state senator. SB 174 would remove restrictions for the carrying of concealed firearms on college campuses. The bill received a vetting yesterday in by Senate Education committee. Download Audio
Coast Guard Commandant Lays Out Arctic Plans
The most powerful icebreaker in the world is now being built, and it will belong to China. That was among the revelations made by a worried Coast Guard Commandant to a U.S. Senate hearing Friday.