Is selective enforcement of Alaska’s ban on roadside advertising unconstitutional?
The plaintiffs in a new lawsuit argue it is when it targets political advertising. Alaska has banned advertising along state highways since 1949, when it was a territory. Listen now
Chinese buyers hesitant to buy Alaska seafood as U.S. weighs another round of tariffs
In the first round of what seems to be an escalating trade dispute between the U.S. and China, tariffs have been levied on billions of dollars worth of goods in both countries. Listen now
‘Palpable evidence of voter fraud’ in primary election, according to state attorney
Alaska elections officials have asked criminal investigators to look into irregularities with absentee ballots requested in a neck-and-neck state House race in east Anchorage. Listen now
LeDoux jumps ahead of primary opponent after initial absentee count
Anchorage Republican Representative Gabrielle LeDoux jumped to a big lead over her primary challenger after an initial count of absentee ballots this morning.
China likely spying on Pacific Spaceport Complex, Pentagon says
A report from the Pentagon says a Chinese spy ship sailed near the Aleutian Islands last July “likely to monitor” a missile test underway at the Kodiak spaceport. Listen now
Explainer: What’s going on with the District 15 House race in Anchorage?
Confused about what's happening in the Anchorage state House race, where state officials say there's evidence of voter fraud? Here's an explainer. Listen now
Walker announces pay raise for troopers
Gov. Bill Walker announced today that Alaska State Troopers are getting a pay raise at the start of next month. Listen now
BSEE employee claims whistleblower protection
A federal agency that protects whistleblowers is supporting an Alaska employee who says the Interior Department took shortcuts in its environmental review of Royal Dutch Shell's Arctic offshore drilling program. Listen now
Kenai and Sitka newspapers misreported voter eligibility before primary
Fewer than 100 votes could have made the difference in two races in the Kenai area. Listen now
Two major Arctic oil projects near approval
Two major oil developments in the Arctic are likely to get the final go-ahead from the Trump administration this fall. Listen now
Walker, Begich supporters eye withdrawal deadline
It’s nearly unprecedented for conservative and Republican candidates to share less of the vote than former Gov. Sean Parnell had four years ago. Listen now
Fairbanks woman charged with the murder of her two children
A Fairbanks woman is charged with killing her two infant children. Listen now
NOAA panel considers Alaska and Arctic mapping priorities
NOAA’s Hydrographic Services Review Panel heard from fishermen, barge operators, private mapping companies about Alaska’s priorities. Listen now
Begich stays in governor’s race, says ‘get used to it’
Both power brokers and conflicted voters have expressed concern that the Democratic Begich and independent Walker will compete for the same voters. Listen now
Rep. LeDoux, Alaska GOP try to fill in blanks in disputed state House race
What conclusions can we draw about absentee ballots requested in the names of dead people, and whether they connect to a candidate and a consultant she hired to help her with get-out-the-vote work? Listen now
New Trooper report shows Alaska drug problem worsening
AST points to collaboration with partners as its principal means for combating a growing demand with diminished resources for policing. Listen now
Alaska wary of federal push for marine aquaculture
The Trump administration is promoting aquaculture in federal waters to ease the nation’s seafood trade deficit. But Alaska wants assurances the state’s ban on offshore fish farming will be respected. Listen now
Candidates for governor differ on how to pay for government, PFDs
During a Juneau Chamber of Commerce forum, Gov. Bill Walker asked former state Sen. Mike Dunleavy about $1.1 billion in budget cuts he said he would make in January 2017. Listen now
Alaska companies release private data for global seabed mapping project
The goal is to completely map the seafloor by the year 2030 and three Alaska companies are pitching in. Listen now
State announces tentative deal with ExxonMobil to supply gas for Alaska LNG project
Agreement links Point Thompson production requirements to deal on Alaska LNG project. Listen now