USDA fines Alaska $11.9M for failing to ensure SNAP recipients are eligible
For the second year in a row, Alaska’s so-called “payment error rate” for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program topped 50%.
Remembering The Internment Of 83 Alaska Natives During WWII
More than 70 years have passed since the U.S. government forced the people of Atka from their homes to an internment camp on Killisnoo Island in Southeast Alaska. To protect them from Japanese invasion during World War II, they were moved 1,600 miles from the Aleutian Islands to an old whaling and herring village across the water from Angoon on Admiralty Island.
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Juneau Library to launch Alaska Native stories project
The Juneau Public Library system embarks on an oral history project this spring collecting Alaska Native stories on educational experiences. The capital city’s library is one of ten picked from more than 300 national applicants to bring StoryCorps to the community.
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Kott caught on tape: "I had to cheat, steal, beg, borrow and lie."
An FBI agent spent all day on the witness stand today at the bribery and conspiracy trial of former state Representative Pete Kott. Special...
Yute Commuter Service has named pilot of plane that crashed, killing 5
Yute Commuter Service has released the name of the pilot killed in a plane accident on Thursday, Feb. 6, along the lower Kuskokwim River that also killed four passengers. The pilot, Tony Matthews, was flying a Piper PA-32R from Bethel to Kipnuk when it crashed about 11 miles southwest of Tuntutuliak.
One of Juneau’s most-sighted whales has a new calf, and it’s a bit too bold
A humpback calf appears to be okay after an encounter with a tour boat in near Juneau that left some of the whale’s skin on the boat’s hull.
Seward band urges testing for Fairbanks concert-goers after members test positive for COVID-19
A bandmember says that he was potentially infectious when he played a show in Fairbanks on June 19.
Study shows sea lice killing wild salmon
Fish farms are wiping out wild salmon runs in British Columbia. The culprit is a parasite known as sea lice.
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Amid scrutiny, Boeing promises more quality checks. But is it enough?
The aircraft maker is under renewed pressure to strengthen quality management. But critics say a fundamental cultural shift is needed.
Ahead of special session, Alaska lawmakers consider phasing in PFD changes along with new revenue
The Alaska Legislature has nine days to go before the scheduled start of a special session. And it’s not yet clear whether a working group of lawmakers will recommend proposals the rest can consider during the session.
High Court Hears Weyhrauch Case
The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments this morning in the case of former Alaska state legislator Bruce Weyhrauch, a Republican from Juneau....
During Eielson visit, Defense Secretary Mattis highlights Alaska’s strategic military role
Mattis spoke at a news conference this morning at Eielson Air Force Base, after a tour of the missile-defense facility at Fort Greely. Listen now
Cook Inlet Oil Draws Attention
While local officials and oil producer talk about a decline in oil production in Cook Inlet, at least one company is taking more...
Activists urge reforms after Bering Sea trawlers hauled up 9 dead orcas this year
According to NOAA Fisheries, a tenth whale was released alive, but the nine other orcas incidentally caught in trawl nets weren’t so lucky.
‘In Mary’s house’: Peltola is clear crowd favorite at Alaska Federation of Natives candidate forum
U.S. House Republican challenger Sarah Palin said it's the toughest campaign she’s ever fought.
Persily perforates Alaska natural gas line’s prospects in ‘Gasonomics’ talk
Longtime energy observer Larry Persily thinks Alaska will import natural gas to meet its needs, rather than building an in-state gas pipeline.
Nunam Iqua brothers who survived night alone on the tundra will make a full recovery, mother says
The four Nunam Iqua brothers who were found in the snow on Tuesday, Feb. 4, will make a full recovery according to the boys’ mother, Karen Camille.
Ballot measure to defund Ketchikan’s library over drag queen storytime certified for Oct. 4 election
Only people who live in unincorporated areas of the borough will be eligible to vote on the measure.
‘What’s the plan?’ Senators say ACA replacement in the works
As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump repeatedly promised to “repeal Obamacare and replace it with something great.” Early this morning the U.S. Senate took an initial step toward repeal. As for the replacement, Alaska’s two senators describe something still in the formative stages. Listen now
Education funding dominates first day of 2024 Alaska legislative session
Debates over education funding dominated as lawmakers gathered in Juneau Tuesday for the start of this year’s legislative session.