Alaska records 28 more COVID-19 deaths
The deaths reported Tuesday happened in regions around Alaska and were mostly people in their 60s or older.
Juneau Assembly passes emergency mask mandate
The move follows an COVID-19 outbreak at a Juneau seafood plant that infected dozens.
COVID-19 outbreak at Goose Creek prison grows
The state has reported 110 cases at the facility, which is the state's largest prison.
Two planes collide north of Anchorage; one dead upon Susitna River crash
Two airplanes collided in the skies over Alaska north of Anchorage. Listen now
Without safety net of mandates, Anchorage’s overtaxed, understaffed hospitals brace for more patients
As Alaska hospitals near capacity, health care experts say they're not sure the latest COVID surge will peak quickly, as it did in other countries. They point out that thousands of unvaccinated Alaska children are returning to classrooms this week — many in school districts where masks are optional.
Yes, independents can run in Democratic primary, says Alaska Supreme Court
The decision would allow Gov. Bill Walker to run in the primary if he chooses to. It may affect some Republican primaries, too, for legislators the party doesn’t want on their ticket. Listen now
Wild brown bear killed after fatal attack on Alaska Zoo’s alpaca, Caesar
A brown bear in Anchorage has been killed after breaking into the Alaska Zoo and killing an alpaca, according to a statement from the zoo.
Kindred’s former clerk claims she lost her Justice Department job after she complained of his misconduct
The U.S. Attorney's office didn't answer detailed questions from Bloomberg reporters but said the office was mindful of its employees' rights.
Anchorage’s small international eateries, used to take-out, found a growing market in the pandemic
Smaller, family-owned eateries have done better than established fine-dining restaurants, adapting quickly to social media marketing and online ordering for take-out.
Former Fairbanks Mayor Comes Forward With Information About Miller
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
Former Fairbanks North Star Borough Mayor Jim Whitaker has come forward with some new information regarding U.S. Senate candidate...
Permafrost expert, military pilot among 4 dead in North Slope helicopter crash
Ronald Daanen, 51; Justin Germann, 27; Tori Moore, 26; and pilot Bernard “Tony” Higdon, 48, all died in last week's crash during a scientific mission.
House and Senate get down to brass tacks on new oil taxes
The House and Senate Finance Committees are opening deliberations on new taxes for the oil industry -- and they could push he special legislative...
Pete Kaiser wins third consecutive Kuskokwim 300
His was the team to beat and no-one could. Sunday morning for the third year in a row, Pete Kaiser won the 2017 Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race, crossing the finish line in Bethel at 10:37 a.m. to loud cheers from his hometown crowd. His leader Palmer brought home the nine-dog team, 28 minutes faster than last year. Listen now
Palin Stars at Right to Life Dinner
Governor Sarah Palin is speaking during a right-to-life dinner in Indiana tonight. Its her first out-of-state trip for a political cause since the presidential...
Despite the pandemic, Alaska’s primary and general elections to follow normal voting process
Many were pushing for a move to mail-in ballots, but the Lieutenant Governor said that the current voting system, including absentee ballots, will be able to meet the demands of voters should a sharper outbreak of the coronavirus occur.
Poll: Nearly half of Alaska Republicans won’t get COVID-19 vaccine
A statewide poll from late November shows that 45% of Alaskans who identify as Republicans said they won’t get the COVID-19 vaccine when they become eligible. That’s compared with just 13% of Democrats.
Alaska’s child care crisis | Alaska Insight
On this Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined by Sen. Löki Tobin and Stephanie Berglund, CEO of Thread Alaska, to discuss the scope and possible solutions to the child care crisis.
U.S. Army Corps releases Pebble Mine’s draft EIS
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' release of Pebble Mine's draft environmental impact statement is a major step in the federal permitting process.
Gasline bill ready for House vote
The House tomorrow will take up – and vote on -- the bill authorizing a natural gas pipeline from the North Slope to North...
Alaska Native leader and former Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott dies at 77
Byron Mallott, the Alaska Native leader who served as lieutenant governor under former Gov. Bill Walker, died unexpectedly at age 77.