Policy finalized to put body cameras on Alaska State Troopers
Thirty officers already have the cameras, and the goal is for all troopers to be equipped with them by the end of the year.
Redistricting board met with skepticism during first public hearing in Juneau
Members of the state board in charge of redrawing Alaska’s legislative districts got an earful from Juneau residents Monday. It was the first in a series of public hearings around the state.
Anchorage schools could lose millions due to enrollment drop
The Anchorage School District’s finances could be significantly impacted by decreased enrollment after many families enrolled children in home schooling programs instead of neighborhood schools.
Revenue Forecast Released
State department of Revenue commissioner Patrick Galvin today released the revenue forecast for 2010 and 2011. Galvin said 2009 was a wild ride...
Alaska Supreme Court asked to rule on Troopergate investigation
The Alaska Supreme Court has been asked to step into the "Troopergate" investigation. Late Yesterday state court judge Peter Mihalsky denied a motion to...
A record number of Americans may fly this summer. Here’s everything you need to know.
Memorial Day weekend kicks off the busy summer air travel season and this may be the busiest ever. But some worry it could be another summer of delays and cancellations after a "pretty rocky" 2022.
Federal law enforcement search cabs and homes in Bethel alcohol investigation
FBI agents along with State Troopers and Bethel Police conducted searches in at least three subdivisions in Bethel on Tuesday in connection with possible illegal alcohol sales. Download Audio
Anchorage’s parking boss quits in rift with city, after pandemic hits revenues
Andrew Halcro, who heads the organization that oversees parking downtown, abruptly resigned Friday, in what appears to be a split with city officials after the pandemic caused a large drop in parking revenue.
Alaska has a teacher retention problem. The state is ready to pay someone to help solve it.
The state’s education department calls the lack of teachers in Alaska an emergency issue and says the pandemic is only making things worse. It’s willing to pay up to $300,000 to figure out how to attract — and keep — more teachers in the state.
Yukon King run could be slowest on record
The king salmon run on the Yukon River is turning out to be one of the weakest on record. State and federal managers are...
A Western Alaska village is installing wind turbines that will power half the community
By turning to wind energy, Kwethluk will burn 50% less diesel and reduce residents’ electric bills by up to half.
Bethel votes to hire investigator to review city’s handling of sexual assault cases
Bethel City Council took action in response to a Bethel woman’s protest regarding her sexual assault case. On Tuesday, the city council voted to hire an independent investigator to review the city’s response to reports of sexual assault.
Alaska Peninsula Corporation strikes a land access deal with Pebble
If the proposed Pebble Mine makes it through the permitting process, the Alaska Peninsula Corporation has agreed to allow Pebble to build a transportation corridor on APC land.
It’s August. A VIP is here to tell you where your federal infrastructure dollars are going.
The White House infrastructure coordinator is among a string of federal appointees who came to Alaska this month to announce big-dollar projects.
BP leak investigation led to shutdown of 5 more wells
BP was forced to plug five at-risk wells on the North Slope after investigating an oil leak that happened this April. Listen now
Musher Brent Sass kills aggressive bear while moose hunting near Eureka
Brent Sass says the bear chewed up a pair of boots, climbed a tree where he was in a stand looking for a moose and then later showed up outside of his tent.
Wasilla man arrested, charged with participating in U.S. Capitol siege
The FBI says it has arrested Anchorage resident Aaron James Mileur after people in his Facebook circle told authorities he had posted videos and photos of himself inside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 siege.
Mertarvik’s lack of a commercial airport may have already cost lives
The DOT said it would only fund one airport between Newtok and Mertarvik.
Investigation and recovery underway following Sitka small plane crash
Investigators have confirmed, but are not releasing, the names of the four people on board the small aircraft that went down in a residential...
Bob Penney spent more than $300,000 to get Gov. Dunleavy elected. Then his grandson got an $8,000-a-month no-bid contract.
Clark Penney's company, Penney Capital, was hired to help a Dunleavy administration initiative to bring new businesses to Alaska and expand existing ones. Officials justified the no-bid contract by citing its urgency and Penney's experience working with wealthy investors.