Anchorage’s largest soup kitchen looks to temporarily move food prep downtown
Bean’s Cafe Director Lisa Sauder said the kitchen identified the site of the Platinum Jaxx and LED Ultra Lounge on 6th Avenue as a building it could purchase and use to make meals.
Biden administration throws support behind massive Willow oil project in NPR-A
Alaska’s congressional delegation cheered the news, while environmental groups feel betrayed.
Hilcorp gets more time to replace leaky pipeline in Cook Inlet
Hilcorp’s line, which delivers fuel gas to a system of oil platforms in the inlet, sprung a leak last month.
Sullivan breaks with Republican senators to champion trails
Trail advocates applaud U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan for crossing the aisle on a bill to fund trails.
Earth is barreling toward 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming, scientists warn
Scientists say humans must keep global temperatures from increasing more than 1.5 degrees Celsius. The World Meteorological Organization warns that number is looming.
Bill protecting Unangax̂ cemetery in Southeast Alaska passes Legislature, awaits Dunleavy’s signature
When the Japanese military invaded the Aleutians during World War II, the U.S. government forced Unangax̂ people to live in two internment camps in Southeast Alaska. They were held there for two years and were not provided with basic necessities like clean water.
Vote on Alaska Supreme Court nominees close and contentious
The votes prior to finalizing a list of nominees sent to Gov. Mike Dunleavy involved a tie-breaker by state Supreme Court Chief Justice Joel Bolger, whose seat on the high court is the one going vacant when he retires in June.
Aleutian volcano sees first major eruption since 1974
Scientists have downgraded the alert level at Great Sitkin Volcano near the Aleutian Island of Adak following an eruption Tuesday night.
Nikiski trampling a reminder to take caution during moose calving season, troopers say
A Nikiski woman was trampled by a cow moose Monday evening when she got too close to its newborn calf, according to the Alaska Wildlife Troopers.
Acting Mayor ends Anchorage’s emergency proclamation
Acting Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson announced that Anchorage’s emergency proclamation ended Tuesday at an Assembly meeting last night.
Researchers roll out new erosion tracking tech in Bristol Bay
Researchers from the University of Alaska Fairbanks will travel to Dillingham this week to continue erosion research in Bristol Bay’s coastal communities.
Climber in critical condition after falling almost 1,000 feet on Denali
Climbers at the 17,200-foot high camp on Denali’s West Buttress route witnessed the “un-roped mountaineer take an almost 1,000-foot tumbling fall” from Denali Pass around 6 p.m. Monday.
Murkowski supports commission to investigate attack on Capitol
She is the second GOP senator to back the Jan. 6 commission bill. Sen. Sullivan says he hasn't decided.
Metlakatla reports COVID-19 death as community faces worst outbreak yet
On Monday, local authorities announced the community’s second death from the disease during the pandemic.
Alaska lawmakers sprinted to the almost-finish. But now their work is stalling amid PFD dispute.
Lawmakers failed to pass a budget by the end of the regular session last week. Now, as a special session begins in Juneau, their momentum seems to have stalled amid disagreements over the size of the Permanent Fund dividend.
Coronavirus pandemic leads to boom in Alaska backyard poultry sales
A growing number of Alaskans are raising their own backyard flocks. It’s a trend that gained big momentum over the past year as people spent more time at home during the pandemic.
‘One of the craziest things I’ve ever signed up for’: Meet Unalaska’s new bald eagle wrangler
Megan Dean demonstrates how to rescue an eagle at the Museum of the Aleutians store. (Hope McKenney/KUCB)
There's a new bald eagle wrangler in Unalaska.
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Mayor-elect Bronson names transition team, hints at plans for Anchorage
At his first news event since his opponent conceded, Dave Bronson named two experienced political players to head his transition team.
Biden signs bill to allow cruise ships back into Alaska
The bill allows cruise ships to sail between Washington state and Alaska without a stop in Canada
LISTEN: What will it take for Alaska to return to normal after the pandemic?
Nearly 50 percent of Alaskans are now fully vaccinated. What does this mean for what people can do in public, while traveling and when visiting businesses? And what are the plans for convincing more Alaskans to get the shot to protect those with vulnerable immune systems?