‘Deadliest Catch’ boat donates $28k to Metlakatla in honor of those lost at sea
The crew was inspired by a recent documentary about Alaska’s only Native reserve.
Scientists are still following whales that swam through the Exxon Valdez oil spill
The pod is called the Chugach Transients. There were once 22 whales in the group. Now there's seven. The Chugach Transients have not had a calf since swimming through the oil spill.
Young, Crawford Debate Mostly Directed by Audience in Juneau
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
Thursday, Congressman Don Young and his challenger, Democrat Harry Crawford faced an audience in Juneau who were more interested...
Warm weather and plowing in Anchorage mean clear trails likely a week away
A month into a cold spring that followed a pandemic winter, temperatures in Anchorage are reaching into the 60’s this week and the city’s Parks and Recreation Department is hard at work, transforming the slushy remains of ski trails into clear paths for the bikes, strollers and roller blades of summer.
Alaska troopers and FBI agents raid illegal alcohol sellers in Bethel
An interagency raid surprised a number of people in Bethel Tuesday morning. According to witnesses, Alaska State Troopers and FBI agents raided several trailers at the city's trailer court. Trooper spokesperson Megan Peters says multiple search warrants were being served on those involved in illegal alcohol sales and distribution by local companies in Bethel. Download Audio
Anchorage police now carrying overdose-reversing naloxone
Anchorage police were among the last major law enforcement agencies in the state to carry naloxone.
Yakutat Gold Operation Seems Unlikely
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska – Juneau
An Oklahoma company may be backing off claims that it’s found billions of dollars of gold in the...
Controversial Parnell APOC Appointee Withdraws Name
Governor Sean Parnell’s pick for the Alaska Public Offices Commission pulled his name from consideration yesterday because of disparaging remarks he had previously made about Alaska Natives. Read More
Ted Stevens coverage links
The Ted Stevens indictment is perhaps the biggest Alaska news and politics story of 2008, and it's getting national attention and coverage. As a...
8 young Alaskans sue to block proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline
The plaintiffs say the pipeline will contribute to climate change that harms their ability to access fish, wildlife and natural resources.
The Anchorage Bag Ban is coming: here’s what you need to know
In advance of the Sept. 15 policy change in Anchorage, we assembled answers to some common questions about what the plastic bag ban will mean for residents.
Gas leak triggers chain of power outages spanning from Anchorage to the Mat-Su
Utilities say a 25-minute outage early Thursday at the Eklutna Generation Station triggered outages across the Railbelt to prevent a blackout.
Tons of fish caught in Russia sold in America, despite import ban
Fish valued at several hundred million dollars are able to evade the ban by diverting to China first.
Legislature back at work in Juneau
The legislature this weekend is finishing up a five-day break with members set to return to their special session dealing with a natural...
Past heat waves and low sea ice continued to impact Alaska’s waters in 2021
The so-called blob that brought warm surface water temperatures to the Gulf of Alaska between 2014 and 2016 has passed. But the effects are not all in the rearview mirror.
Nome Man Injured After Crane Crushes Truck Cab
A Nome man was seriously injured Sunday in what police are calling an “industrial accident” when the neck of a crane fell on to the cab of a truck he was driving at a local gravel pit.
Winfree selected to be first Alaska-born chief justice of state Supreme Court
Daniel Winfree was selected unanimously on Wednesday as the chief justice of the Alaska Supreme Court.
AK: The haunting of Alaskan Hotel’s Room 315
Juneau's historic Alaskan Hotel has a reputation of being haunted. Listen now
Malaspina ferry could get second life as Alaska attraction
“We would be interested in converting the ferry into a floating hotel/restaurant,” said one pitch letter to the state.
With $3B budget deficit, lawmakers eye oil tax credits
With the state facing a deficit next year of more than $3 billion, lawmakers face the always vexing question of what can be cut. One option on the table is reducing tax credits for oil and gas companies.
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