Nancy Dahlstrom, Alaska lieutenant governor, announces run for Congress
Republican Nancy Dahlstrom is running for U.S. House, challenging Rep. Mary Peltola.
Tuckerman Babcock retires from Dunleavy administration
Tuckerman Babcock's resignation letter went out late Friday along with a media release with a statement from Dunleavy thanking Babcock for his service.
The Cost of Cold: When the only option is diesel
There are a lot of heating options. Electricity, natural gas, wood, coal... even french fry oil. But in much of rural Alaska, and even some cities, the primary heating source is diesel. Listen now
The Aleutians have a rat problem. Scientists are trying to solve it.
“The rats are like an oil spill that keeps on spilling, year after year,” said Steve Delehanty, the refuge manager for the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.
A sea otter pup found alone in Alaska has a new home at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium
He is Pup EL2306 — proper name to be determined — a sea otter found alone and malnourished and taken to the Alaska SeaLife Center.
Leaked documents point to misallocation of federal funds at tribal group
In late December, the Association of Village Council Presidents laid off 30 employees. AVCP has made no official statement about why the layoffs occurred, but documents show misappropriation of federal grant money over nearly a decade.
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Strong earthquake hits Southcentral: Here’s what we know
According to the Alaska Earthquake Center, the quake hit about 10 miles north of Anchorage, Alaska's most populous city. The event started at about 8:30 a.m., with multiple aftershocks following.
Alaska campaign regulators will hear complaint against pro-Dunleavy group before election
The Alaska Public Offices Commission will hear a campaign finance complaint against Gov. Mike Dunleavy and backers of his re-election bid before the election.
Assembly acts on Spice, speeding and screens
The Anchorage Assembly passed a measure giving law enforcement more options combating the synthetic drug spice, as well as updating the municipal fine schedule and modifying the penalty for texting while driving.
ConocoPhillips submits gasline proposal
Governor Sarah Palin will announce within the hour which companies have submitted applications to build a natural gas pipeline. They must meet the state's...
Alaska GOP Gov. Dunleavy disbands state climate response team
Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy has formally disbanded the task force formed by his predecessor to guide the state's response to global warming.
Will Alaska oil production get a boost from high prices? Not likely, says this industry observer.
Even with oil above $100 a barrel, longtime industry observer Larry Persily says it's unlikely the high prices will drive up production in Alaska.
Kamala Harris pledges to ‘earn and win’ the nomination after Biden’s endorsement
Vice President Kamala Harris said she wants to unite the Democratic Party.
Utah climber fined, banned for making false rescue claim
A Utah physician was fined and banned from climbing Denali for five years after he made false claims to get himself and his friends rescued off the mountain.
Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell summit Devil’s Thumb, with help from a local climbing legend
Dieter Klose said it wasn’t love at first sight — or first summit. His enchantment with the Southeast Alaska mountain grew over the course of his life.
Anchorage protesters rally downtown, frustrated that local police still do not have body cameras
It has been about a year and a half since Anchorage voters approved buying body worn cameras for police.
Nuclear Power Plant Failure Showing No Impact on Alaska
Alexandra Gutierrez, KUCB – Unalaska & Jacob Resneck, KMXT – Kodiak
While state and federal officials have been closely monitoring the situation at...
Court Upholds Decision Halting Juneau Access Projects
Casey Kelly, KTOO – Juneau
The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Wednesday upheld a lower court decision halting the Juneau Access project.
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Ask a Climatologist: Will May gloom bring summer doom?
May weather can't tell us much about what the rest of the summer will hold in Southcentral Alaska. Listen now
What do high oil prices mean for Alaska’s economy? We asked an economist.
After a long period of uncertainty in the industry, oil prices have topped $100 for months.