Sitka Tribe of Alaska sues state, claiming mismanagement of herring fishery
A tribal government is filing suit against the state of Alaska, alleging mismanagement of the Sitka sac roe herring fishery.
Kenai Peninsula, Southcentral brace for high winds, flooding
High wind warnings go into effect Tuesday night throughout the Kenai Peninsula and Anchorage.
Murkowski: ‘Never, ever, ever’ should we see another Jan. 6
Congress passed a reform of the Electoral Count Act, which U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski helped negotiate.
Opt Out Bill Could Cost Alaska $97 Million in Federal School Funding
Senate Bill 89 aims to increase the authority of parents, allowing them to opt their children out of standardized tests, and educational programming dealing with sexual health.
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In Anchorage protest, woman’s family says she is convicted killer Brian Smith’s third victim
Cassandra Boskofsky’s family says she is the woman in photos on Smith’s phone released after his murder convictions this year.
Alaska Shoppers Greet H&M With Gusto
Hundreds waited in line Thursday for global fashion retailer H&M to open its new store in Anchorage. Even as the state feels the squeeze of low oil prices, Alaska shoppers are still keen to lay down their dollars on national brands.
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Alaska’s budget, easier to swallow with ice cream and beer
The Alaska legislature has a lot on its plate trying to fix the state’s multi-billion dollar budget deficit, and a couple of budget experts are adding to the menu. They’re inviting the public to weigh-in over ice cream and beer. Listen now
Alaska tribes, health organizations join opioid suit
Alaska Natives are fatally overdosing from opioids at a higher rate than other groups. Now Alaska Native tribes and health organizations are joining a sprawling federal lawsuit against the prescription drug industry. Listen now
Pete Kott takes the stand
In an unexpected move today by the defense team, former legislator Pete Kott took the stand in his own corruption trial.
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Alaska’s House majority weighs whether to hold open caucus meetings
Last year, when most Democrats were in the minority in the Alaska House of Representatives, they held regular caucus meetings that were open to the public before voting in sessions on the House floor. Most of the Democrats who were out of power last year will be in the majority this year. But it’s not clear whether the majority caucus will hold these pre-session open meetings. Listen now
Developers hope to open Railbelt electric vehicle charging corridor by summer 2022
Efforts are underway to build a network of electric vehicle charging stations along the Railbelt that developers hope could connect the Kenai Peninsula to Fairbanks by the summer of 2022.
Gourds Fly In Bethel With Pumpkin Trebuchet
Less than 48 hours after trick or treating, the sugar buzz should be mostly worn off. But there’s still thrills to be had in the form of launching pumpkins through the air.
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Grant Aviation plane goes off runway in Chevak
The incident occurred on Friday, March 12 shortly after 5:00 p.m.
Tyonek Fire Grows To 1,800 Acres
Two Southcentral Alaska fires have grown in size since Wednesday afternoon, covering the Anchorage area in smoke Thursday morning.
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Skagway’s music festival has a special guest this year: a giant fiberglass potato.
The Southeast town is embracing the weirdness. The mayor has declared Saturday "Idaho Potato Day." And two locals will be crowned Queen and King of Potatoes for the day.
Recovering out loud: How one Alaskan created a podcast to support his sobriety and help others too
Through podcasting, music and story sharing, Ralph Sara is working to make people see that recovery from addiction is possible.
Feds working on new plan for contentious Cook Inlet fishery
Federal officials have started working on a new Cook Inlet salmon fishery management plan, months after a court said their plan to completely close the fishery was unjust.
Legislature plans to hand Governor Palin the same capital projects she vetoed last year
The Alaska House is on track to give Governor Palin the first serious challenge to her term in office: giving her a budget bill...
Juneau PD: Intoxicated driver rams Governor’s Mansion
Juneau police arrested a man late Thursday night for driving while intoxicated after finding him and a dog in a vehicle stuck in construction fencing at the Capitol. Download Audio
Skagway’s busiest cruise ship dock at risk of catastrophic rockslide, study says
A new report compiled by geotechnical engineers shows that Skagway’s busiest cruise ship dock is at significant risk for rockslides impacting the dock, moored ships, cruise ship passengers and workers.