Alaska CDQ group wants Congress to count heads
The largest of the Community Development Quota groups says it's getting a raw deal. Coastal Villages Region Fund says it has the largest population and deserves a larger share of the fish.
Study examines risk to marine mammals from increased Arctic traffic
A study released this week sheds new light how vulnerable marine mammals are to increased traffic in the Arctic.
Junior runners battle heat at Seward’s 91st Mount Marathon Race on Wednesday
David Norris and Jessica Yeaton won the men’s and the women’s races today at Seward’s 91st Mt. Marathon Race. The course has been touted as one of the most difficult races in the world. Runners brave heat, slippery slopes, falling rocks and a 3,022-foot elevation gain. And it’s not just adults in their prime.
New law gives judges more discretion when setting bail
For the second time in six months, there’s a change coming in how defendants awaiting trial must post bail. As of January, most Alaskans charged with misdemeanor offenses didn’t have to post cash bail in order to be released from jail. But due to a new change in state law, this measure is being reversed.
Three dead gray whales wash up on Kodiak Island beaches in one week
Three dead gray whales washed up on two different Kodiak Island beaches recently. The strandings happened within the span of a week. Listen now
Stand for Salmon ballot initiative has big implications for Donlin mine
In the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, the stakes are especially high for the controversial Stand for Salmon ballot initiative because it could kill one of the biggest proposed gold mines in the world — the Donlin Mine.
Chignik fishermen stuck ashore as sockeye run fails
There is really only one thing to talk about in Chignik Bay these days: Where are the sockeye? Listen now
With Permanent Fund draw, higher oil prices bring Alaska closer to a balanced budget
The state is suddenly a lot closer to a balanced budget. Listen now
Top four gubernatorial candidates voice support for Donlin mine
Walker, who is running for re-election as an independent, and three other top gubernatorial candidates have pledged support for the Donlin mine, which would be the one of the biggest gold mines in the world. Listen now
Fresh doubt for Alaska tribes seeking land-in-trust
A new solicitor's opinion throws doubt on whether Alaska tribes can gain "Indian Country"-type jurisdiction by putting land in trust with the feds. Listen now
GCI customers lose service statewide
A power source failure in Anchorage this morning caused service issues for GCI customers across the state. Listen now
Denali climbing season ends, with zero fatalities
According to the National Park Service, there are no more mountaineering or ranger teams on North America’s tallest peak. Listen now
All 11 passengers survive Tuesday morning floatplane crash on Prince of Wales Island
Eleven people have survived an airplane crash Tuesday morning on Prince of Wales Island, and were back in Ketchikan early Tuesday afternoon. Listen now
Will Murkowski block Kavanaugh nomination? Here’s how she says she’ll decide
Sen. Murkowski isn't saying whether she'll vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Here's how she says she'll decide. Listen now
Alaska skier Kikkan Randall reveals breast cancer diagnosis
Alaskan skier and Olympic gold medalist Kikkan Randall has breast cancer. Randall made the announcement on Instagram Wednesday morning. Listen now
Fisheries: Why Young wants to change a beloved law
Rep. Don Young claims pride of authorship in the Magnuson Stevens Act, but he's penned a few revisions. The U.S. House just passed them. Critics say he shouldn't mess with a masterpiece. Listen now
ASMI says latest China tariffs likely to hit pollock, salmon, Pacific cod
On Tuesday, the Trump administration proposed $200 billion in new tariffs on China, upsetting markets worldwide. Listen now
Sen. Sullivan: ‘Yes’ on Kavanaugh nomination
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan says he’ll vote to confirm Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Listen now
State government receives grant for opioid-related job training
Some Alaskans with opioid addictions who are leaving prisons or juvenile justice facilities will receive federally funded job training. A grant also will pay to increase the number of people trained to provide opioid treatment. Listen now
Trump administration puts brakes on Indian Country in Alaska
Alaska tribes’ are in legal limbo after the Interior Department said it was suspending accepting lands into federal trust pending a fresh legal review,. Many tribes in Alaska have long sought trust status for land that exempts it from state and local jurisdictions. Listen now