Alaska tribes gather together to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day
Today is Indigenous Peoples Day in Alaska, and there are gatherings across the state commemorating and celebrating Alaska Native people. Listen now
Two Utqiaġvik whaling crew members die in apparent whaling accident
North Slope Borough Mayor Harry K. Brower Jr. said that the Borough is not releasing details about the incident until all the facts are gathered and all family members have been notified. Listen now
Poll shows challenger closing in on Rep. Young
A new poll suggests Alaska Congressman Don Young, the most senior member of Congress, may be in a tight race. Listen now
How much can a city like Anchorage cut down on carbon?
The municipality is moving forward on a new climate action plan at a time when cities and states across the country are clashing with federal environmental policies. Will it make a difference? Listen now
Alaska law says lobbyists can’t fundraise for candidates. But the invitations keep coming
Some of Alaska’s most prominent lobbyists are boosting the fundraising efforts of political candidates, prompting questions about whether they’re breaking a state law that’s designed to limit lobbyists’ influence over the legislative process. Listen now
Murkowski back in GOP fold on health care
Last weekend, Sen. Murkowski made headlines for breaking with her party over the Brett Kavanaugh nomination. But she fell in line with her Republican caucus Wednesday on a controversial health care vote. Listen now
Trump signs Sullivan bill aimed at reducing plastic waste in ocean
The "Save Our Seas" law encourages the executive branch to take up the problem of plastic waste internationally. It was sponsored by Sullivan and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I. Listen now
Walker defends record, challengers offer alternatives in Fairbanks governor candidate forum
Gov. Bill Walker and the two candidates who are running to unseat him pitched their ideas Tuesday on how to promote the state’s tourism industry. Listen now
Amid a shortage of hospital beds, psychiatric patients put in jails
A small number of Alaskans experiencing psychiatric crises are being diverted from healthcare facilities to custody within the Department of Corrections. Listen now
‘Our ancestors are our fire’: Elders and Youth conference kicks off in Anchorage
The annual conference precedes the Alaska Federation of Natives convention each fall, designed to strengthen inter-generational connections and share indigenous knowledge around the state. Listen now
Indicators mixed in US House race
Challenger Alyse Galvin would seem to be on a roll. Two recent polls have shown she's close to Rep. Don Young, and she's raised nearly $1.2 million. But other signs aren't so positive for her. Listen now
Updated: Lt. Gov. Mallott resigns, citing ‘inappropriate comments’
The governor plans to hold a press conference in Anchorage at 3 p.m.
Keynote tells Elders and Youth to move traditional knowledge forward
20-year-old Tristan Yaadoh Jovan Madros focused on his traditional upbringing in Kaltag, telling the crowd that indigenous practices need to be at the center of young people's formal education in Alaska.
Y-K Delta village population growth outpacing Bethel population growth
The population growth trend spreads across Western and Northern Alaska.
Lt. Gov. Davidson delivers first public speech in new position
She spoke at the annual tribal conference, held today at the Egan Center to kick of the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention, which starts tomorrow. Listen now
State regulators to Alaska lobbyist: Stop helping candidates raise money
Alaska lobbyists have been breaking an anti-corruption law by helping political candidates promote their fundraising events, according to a preliminary opinion from the state’s campaign finance watchdog. Listen now
Democrats would like to see Walker step aside in campaign
This would effectively turn the campaign into a two-way race between Republican Mike Dunleavy and Democrat Mark Begich.
Tara Sweeney returns to AFN, now representing feds
Sweeney called for continued vigilance against drug use in Native communities. "I am committed to finding new ways for the BIA to be engaged in protecting our Alaska Native villages," she said. Listen now
Apology from Gov. Walker over historical trauma highlights day one of annual AFN convention
The first day of the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention in Anchorage saw protests and a high-level apology. Listen now
Walker remains in the race — for now
It’s too late to be removed from the ballot. Roughly 1,000 absentee ballots have already been returned. Listen now