State gets timeline for federal environmental review of Alaska LNG project
The state-led LNG export project still needs customers and financing to build $45 billion mega-project. Listen now
House passes fast-track bill to keep ferries and Medicaid funded through spring
The bill now goes to the Senate. It includes $45 million for Medicaid, $24 million for the ferry system and $18 million for the Department of Corrections. Listen now
Petit lead disappears as Ulsom overtakes on coast
There's been a shakeup along the Iditarod trail. Bad weather along the coast earlier today hampered the race's front runners. Listen now
To disrupt land in Upper Kuskokwim, Donlin Gold may preserve land by Cook Inlet
The Alaska Mental Health Trust is considering handing over control of nearly 2,000 acres of Cook Inlet land to Donlin Gold. Listen now
Zulkosky takes seat as House District 38 representative
Zulkosky is one of 19 women in the current Legislature, the highest number in the history of Alaska. Listen now
Following alcohol complaints, governor’s office proposes meeting with Napaskiak leaders
The governor’s office plans to meet with leaders from Bethel and Napaskiak to discuss the impact of legal alcohol sales on Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta communities. Listen now
Without legislative action, state could suspend Medicaid payments to providers in April
For smaller hospitals and providers that rely significantly on Medicaid, the suspension could keep them from paying contractors or making payroll. Listen now
Sweeney Interior nomination in limbo
President Trump nominated Tara Sweeney for high office at the Interior Department. But Alaska's U.S. senators say the nomination seems to be held up over her ownership of stock in an Alaska Native corporation. Listen now
Rep. Guttenberg taken to hospital for ‘unknown medical emergency’
A spokesman says Guttenberg was conscious, talking and in “good spirits” before he was taken away. Listen now
Trump official says Interior aims to move ‘pretty quickly’ on Arctic Refuge oil development
Bernhardt said in the next few weeks, the agency will kick off the regulatory process required before the administration can hold an oil lease sale in the refuge. Listen now
Lawmakers add funding for public defenders
Anchorage Republican Rep. Lance Pruitt opposed the added money. He proposed firing higher paid lawyers and replacing them with lower cost, less experienced lawyers. Listen now
Sullivan knocks Trump tariff as bad for Alaska
Sen. Dan Sullivan says a steel import tax and a trade war could hurt Alaska's fish exports and energy projects. Listen now
Interior Department officials visit North Slope to talk ANWR
A high-profile guest from the U.S. Interior Department was in attendance at the North Slope Borough Assembly meeting in Utqiaġvik on Tuesday, March 6. Listen now
Juneau police end policy of flagging flying weed
A change in policy by Juneau police means licensed marijuana producers should now be able to fly their product out of Juneau on commercial airlines. Until recently commercial cannabis was allowed to fly in but not out of Juneau International Airport. Listen now
USGS nominee inclined to show data to Interior bosses
If confirmed as USGS director, James Reilly says he'd likely share sensitive data with his higher-ups at the Interior Department if they ask to see it. A demand to release data about the NPR-A led two USGS staffers to quit this winter. Listen now
DeeDee Jonrowe second musher to scratch in 2018 Iditarod
Willow musher DeeDee Jonrowe has scratched from the 2018 Iditarod. Listen now
Walker seeks to deepen trade ties with China
In a press conference in Anchorage on Monday, March 5, Governor Walker detailed trade trip and other opportunities for partnership with China. Listen now
Mixing science with traditional knowledge, researchers hope to get seal oil on the menu
The traditional foods movement in Alaska is growing. Moose and caribou are appearing on menus at healthcare facilities across the state. But there's an important food that still needs approval -- seal oil. A long-sought solution is in the works.
Murkowski backs bill to ID school threats
Sen. Lisa Murkowski is co-sponsoring a school safety bill, one of the first to emerge in the Senate after the Valentine's Day shooting at a Florida high school. It does not impose gun control. Listen now
Public testimony backs stable or increased state budget
Ninety people focused on funding services. Most of the other 11 asked for spending cuts. Listen now