AK: How an Arkansas duck tagger became a champion musher
The Iditarod is upon us, and those who follow the race know that dog mushing is home to many colorful characters. It might seem strange that one of Alaska's top mushers has a southern accent - but, when one reporter from Arkansas heard Allen Moore's southern drawl, she immediately recognized one of her own. Listen now
Senate votes to let car insurers base renewal rates on credit histories
In 2003, the state allowed insurers to start using these records for new applicants. But they still couldn’t use them for people who are renewing policies. Listen now
Lacking competitive benefits, exodus of troopers causes ‘critically low’ staffing
The Alaska State Troopers are at “critically low” staffing levels, according to a recruitment and retention plan report from the Department of Public Safety. Listen now
Bill would let Alaska judges temporarily take guns from likely threats
A proposed House bill would allow Alaska judges to issue protective orders removing guns from people who they find to likely be a threat to themselves or others. Listen now
What can unflappable geese teach us about the future of Arctic development?
Every summer, millions of migratory birds like the greater white-fronted goose descend on the National Petroleum Reserve, to lay eggs, molt their feathers and fatten up. A lot of the oil potential lies squarely in migratory bird habitat. Listen now
Committee scales back draw from permanent fund earnings
Homer Republican Rep. Paul Seaton said the smaller draw is more sustainable. He chairs the House Finance Committee, which voted for it 6 to 4. Listen now
Did Russia compromise Alaska election websites or systems? NBC News report says it did
However, Alaska elections officials had said in September that operatives did not compromise the election system. Alaska has asked the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for any information related to the new news report. Listen now
Alaska’s Medicaid and public assistance backlog is 20,000 people deep
The House Finance Committee voted in favor of hiring 41 people to reduce the backlog. “The morale in that department is not good,” said Rep. Les Gara, D-Anchorage. Listen now
Tweets aside, Sullivan says Trump good for Alaska
Sen. Dan Sullivan said he doesn't like all of President Trump's tweets, but he does like what the Trump administration is doing for Alaska. There's not a lot of daylight between them when you look at the senator's voting record. Listen now
Legislature faces another struggle over long-term budget plan
The biggest focus is on a plan that would draw from Alaska Permanent Fund earnings. Listen now
In Western Alaska, there’s water where there should be ice
Last week, social media across Western Alaska lit up as residents posted photos and videos of open water where, normally, there's ice. Listen now
Walker among governors prodding Congress on health care
Alaska Gov. Bill Walker stood with his Colorado and Ohio counterparts to announce a new "blueprint" for health care, and they want Congress to get a move on. Listen now
Murkowski sends letter questioning oil companies about drop in Alaska hire
Murkowski cited a recently released Alaska Department of Labor report, stating the share of out-of-state workers in Alaska's oil industry rose to 37.1 percent in 2016. Listen now
Offshore drilling public meeting draws supporters, critics and criticism
The Wednesday night meeting was the only opportunity for Alaskans to comment on the draft proposal in person. But it wasn’t what some participants had hoped for. Listen now
On mass shootings, Murkowski leaves a word unspoken
Sen. Lisa Murkowski spoke passionately about the Florida school shooting. Congress must take action, she said, and no issue should be off-limits in the discussion. But she left an obvious word unsaid: "gun." Listen now
Session end is murky as budget takes shape
The House version looks to be pretty similar to the $4.5 billion that Walker proposed. Listen now
Senate president seeks work or volunteer requirement for Medicaid recipients
Leading members of the House majority caucus aren’t in favor of the bill. Listen now
Mike Shower confirmed to Dunleavy Senate seat
Senate Republicans have confirmed the appointment of Mike Shower to fill a vacancy in District E. Listen now
Q&A: Federal regulators push for more information on Alaska’s gasline project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has given the state 20 days to respond to its information request. Listen now
USGS scientist resigns in tussle over release of NPR-A data
A top scientist resigned late last year to protest what he saw as a threat to the agency’s scientific integrity. The deputy secretary of Interior was pressing the USGS to allow a preview of its findings on the oil potential in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. Listen now