New Transit Director As Berkowitz Administration Looks for Efficiencies
Jody Karcz has been with the transportation department for 30 years, and knows the municipality's bus, ride-share, and van programs intimately.
In Kodiak, state funding cuts mean bigger class sizes and higher costs for families
The Kodiak Island Borough School District was counting on a one-time funding boost approved by the state Legislature.
Museum of the Aleutians reopens; Director reprimanded
After a two-and-a-half week closure, Unalaska’s Museum of the Aleutians is now open. On Wednesday, the museum’s board of directors voted to reinstate executive director Zoya Johnson from paid administrative leave. Johnson also sits on the Unalaska City Council.
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Wrangell declares water emergency
City officials say the Southeast community has about one month of supply left. They’re asking residents to cut way back on use. Listen now
Pitbull’s Kodiak Appearance Likely Before End Of Month
Walmart has made it official – Kodiak has won a visit from Miami singer Pitbull, and he may be coming here in less than two weeks.
Ketchikan Assembly Nixes Draft Letter To Gov. Parnell
Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly members had a spirited discussion Tuesday night over a letter that had been submitted by two Assembly members as a suggested response to Gov. Sean Parnell’s comments in the community last week.
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Mushers Talk Trail Tunes
Match the Musher with his/her playlist preferences:
1) Justin Savidis
2) Zack Steer
3) Martin Buser
4) Kristy Berington
5) Hugh Neff
A) Van Halen
B) Classic Rock
C) Hobo Jim
D) Michael...
Air National Guardsman arrested as suspected leaker of Pentagon documents
Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira, 21, was arrested as a suspect in a recent leak of classified U.S. intelligence documents.
Retail eye for the Salmon Guy
Direct marketing fish in some parts of the world consists of a fisherman pulling up to the dock and selling their catch off the...
Site of Alaska’s largest COVID-19 outbreak begins third round of testing, as some patients grow worse
More than 40 of the center’s patients and caregivers have tested positive for COVID-19 so far. One of the patients has died.
Speaking truth to power: How one community group gets things done
Anchorage is gripped by several complex local issues — widespread evidence and impact of homelessness and persistent criminal activity. And like the nation, the...
Running 2011: Assembly Seat I, East Anchorage
Incumbent Mike Gutierrez, Paul Bauer and Adam Trombley discuss diversifying the tax structure, government spending, property taxes, their top priorities if elected, funding their...
New Tanana Rec Site Not Thwarted By Rain
It’s been one of the rainiest summer’s on record in Fairbanks, but that hasn’t hampered the debut of new recreation area.
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Walker administration looks to sell billions in bonds to pay for pensions
Standard & Poor’s announced Friday it expects to lower Alaska’s credit ratings if the state government sells bonds to pay for public-worker pensions. Listen Now
LISTEN: Pared down Sikuliaq sailing in Gulf of Alaska maintains research streak
More than two decades of ocean sampling by the University of Alaska-owned-and-operated research vessel Sikuliaq in the Gulf of Alaska will remain uninterrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
I Am A Bethel Cab Driver
Bethel, Alaska is home to the most taxi cabs per capita in the United States - with 66 cars serving a population of just over 6,000.
Naim Shabani is the manager of Kusko Cab, the largest cab company serving this unique bush Alaska city.
Anchorage air traffic controller wins award for Bering Sea save
An air traffic controller in Anchorage has been honored for helping a pilot land his disabled jet on a remote Bering Sea island. Listen now
Mat-Su Voters decide propositions and candidates on Tuesday
Matanuska Valley voters will decide seven ballot propositions when they head to the polls tomorrow for the Matanuska Susitna Borough elections. If approved, many...
VA relieves contractor of role in appointments
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will return to using its own employees to make appointments for Alaska veterans who need services outside the VA system. Download Audio
Low king counts to close Anchor, Deep Creek to fishing
“The midpoint of the Anchor River king salmon run was extremely late. These fish are really having some odd, unprecedented run timing and behavior."