Trump’s pick for Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention deemed problematic by Anchorage nonprofit
A nominee for a top position at the EPA is drawing both praise and criticism, including concerns from a non profit in Anchorage that works to raise awareness about the health affects of hazardous chemicals. Listen now
Democrats fail to stop refuge drilling plan
The U.S. Senate Energy Committee voted to allow drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. "We're not going to stop fighting," a dismayed Gwich'in leader said. "We can't. This is our way of life. This is everything that we know." Listen now
Despite technical and economic hurdles, Conoco’s newest development starts producing oil
The project, called 1H NEWS, had to overcome several challenges. Listen now
Senators heard about permanent fund problems before leaving
If the Legislature doesn’t act to close the budget gap, the permanent fund earnings reserve account would fall to zero in about 10 years. Listen now
House passes tax plan, the bill Young says will open ANWR
Rep. Young says the bill will lower taxes for Alaskans and, once reconciled with the Senate version, open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling. But don't run to the bank just yet. Listen now
ACLU says judges would invalidate crime law provision, but prosecutors see a solution
If Gov. Bill Walker signs Senate Bill 54, American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska lawyer Tara Rich expects defense attorneys to file lawsuits almost immediately. Listen now
AK: “Kicking the sky with your feet,” four teams compete in Bethel’s NYO Invitational
Bethel’s Native Youth Olympic Invitational went on as scheduled. Teams arrived by boat and small planes through thick fog to compete in the traditional games of strength and endurance at Bethel’s Gladys Jung Elementary School. Listen now
New pipeline partnership with China still a mystery
The Alaska Gasline Development Corporation hasn't released details on the gasline agreement inked in China. Listen now
With both cheers and tears, Alaskans react to big energy policy changes under Trump
At two recent gatherings in Anchorage, Alaskans expressed very different feelings about the big shift in Washington on development issues. Listen now
State releases agreement signed with China on gas pipeline venture
State gas corporation head says Alaskans will see significant progress on the pipeline project in 2018. Listen now
Murkowski moves forward with legislation to nix Tongass plan
Congress could be one step closer to undoing a U.S. Forest Service decision to end old growth logging in the Tongass National Forest. Listen now
New $521M Anchorage budget pays for more safety, snow plows, homelessness efforts
The new budget is about $12 million dollars over last year’s, and taxes to the maximum allowable limit under the city’s charter. Listen now
Disputed June incident heightens sexual harassment concerns
Two Capitol reporters say they witnessed the senator putting his cellphone between a female staffer’s legs in a public hallway. The senator denies it. Listen now
Double Thanksgiving Shootout wins give UAA women a championship, keep men alive in tournament
Thanksgiving saw the final Great Alaska Shootout at the University of Alaska Anchorage, and local college basketball fans had plenty to be thankful for. Listen now
AK: Various looks at the controversial Alaska Day
The holidays are a time of tradition, but also reflection for why we celebrate the way we do. And in Sitka, no holiday is as much of a lightning rod for cultural debate as Alaska Day. Listen now
Alaska-bound fuel barge runs into trouble in Canadian waters
A fuel-laden barge bound for Alaska ran broke free from its tug in stormy seas. Canadian officials say the U.S. vessel is back under control but the incident reignites a debate over petroleum shipments in the Inside Passage. Listen now
In Newtok, residents worry the encroaching river will destroy a way of life
When the river takes the first houses, the village could start to scatter. And Newtok’s blend of the modern and traditional could erode away with the land. Listen now
Feds approve first oil exploration in Arctic federal waters since Shell
It's the first oil exploration in Arctic federal waters since Shell abandoned its campaign in 2015. The company, Eni, aims to begin drilling in December. Listen now
A village on the edge looks to Congress for help
Newtok’s 400 people have been trying to relocate for years. And for years, the main obstacle has been the same: money. Now, they're almost out of time. And residents and officials say, at this point, moving Newtok may take an act of Congress. Listen now
Prudhoe Bay job numbers fell to lowest since 2007 this year
In May of this year, job numbers in the Prudhoe Bay region dropped to the lowest levels in a decade, according to the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Listen now