NTSB: Obstructed views, lack of alerts caused midair crash
Obstructed views of the sky and problems with a system that alerts pilots to nearby planes were factors in a mid-air crash of Southeast Alaska sightseeing planes that killed six people two years ago, the National Transportation Safety Board has determined.
The man killed in the assassination attempt on Trump died shielding his family
Corey Comperatore, 50, lived in Sarver, Pa., and was the father of two daughters.
Fairbanks Four suit alleges misconduct, questions settlement agreement
A judge will decide whether a federal civil rights suit filed against the city of Fairbanks can proceed. Listen now
$100K of specialty cycling equipment stolen from Challenge Alaska in Anchorage
The stolen equipment was a mix of standard bicycles and specially-made cycles for people with disabilities.
Murkowski differs with Trump on campaign help from foreign powers
Sen. Lisa Murkowski was not happy to hear President Trump say he would accept foreign intel on a political opponent.
As the permafrost melts, the houses in Nunapitchuk are breaking down
Settling homes across the Western Alaska village have suffered damage that makes them leak, leading to mold and long-term health issues.
No Agreement Reached Yet to Avert Shutdown
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage and Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
There’s only a few hours left for Congress to settle disagreement over...
Point Hope Leader Disappointed in Shell, North Slope Borough Agreement
Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
The recent announcement of an agreement between Shell and the North Slope Borough for scientific collaboration on off-shore drilling...
Alaska heli-ski guide dies in Thompson Pass avalanche
Michael Hamilton, 46, was leading a group of skiers and scouting a run when he triggered an avalanche that swept him about 1,500 feet down the mountain and over a cliff, troopers said.
‘It was beyond belief’: Alaska Airlines removes passenger over mask dispute
The 75-year-old woman says she switched from an N95 to a respirator helmet once she was on board the plane. Alaska Airlines officials say they are investigating the incident.
Stevens trial judge orders juror to explain herself to the court
The federal judge who presided over the Senator Ted Stevens trial has ordered a missing juror to explain herself to the court. Judge Emmet...
Fisherman’s photos could be first visual evidence of North Pacific right whales in the Bering Sea in winter
Right whales are among the rarest of all marine mammal species and have never been documented in the Bering Sea in winter months.
‘Don’t tie our hands’: Proposal would give 30 Alaska tribes the power to prosecute violence in villages
Sen. Murkowski seeks to let tribes fill the law enforcement gap that leaves Native women vulnerable.
‘Devastated and angry’: Protestors call for change in the wake of deadly Juneau police shooting
Steven Kissack had been living on the streets downtown for years when law enforcement shot and killed him during a confrontation on July 15.
Prudhoe Bay job numbers fell to lowest since 2007 this year
In May of this year, job numbers in the Prudhoe Bay region dropped to the lowest levels in a decade, according to the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Listen now
UAS Training Takes To Skies Above JBER
Soldiers from the 425th Brigade Special Troops Battalion conducted an Unmanned Aircraft System – or UAS – training flight on Thursday morning in the skies over Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage.
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Negotiations to decide insurance status of Alaska patients of Providence affiliates
Both Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Alaska Medical Center's affiliates cited rising health care costs as reasons for their positions.
As AFN convention kicks off in Anchorage, Native climate and subsistence advocates rally in the rain
The group held signs that said "Defend the sacred, protect the Arctic" and gave speeches, noting recent record storms and declines in subsistence foods.
Republicans May Strip Murkowski of Place on Energy Committee
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
Senate Republicans will likely strip Senator Murkowski of her ranking position on the Energy Committee, as punishment for...
Habitat Director Out, As Walker Administration Shifts Approach To Permitting
Habitat Division head Randy Bates is the second Fish and Game director to be removed since Walker took office. His resignation is one of a number of personnel changes that signal a shift from the Parnell administration’s approach to land management.
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