Protests fail to slow tax bill, or Arctic drilling
Republicans say they've reached a final agreement on their tax bill, and it appears to include ANWR drilling. Democrats complain they haven't been allowed to even see the final agreement, and Rep. Young explains the purpose of cowboy boots. Listen now
State Division of Elections denies GOP primary block
The Alaska Division of Elections has denied the Alaska Republican Party’s request to block three incumbent House Republicans from running in the party’s 2018 primaries. Listen now
Trump signs defense bill to allow more missile interceptors in Alaska
The law authorizes nearly $700 billion for the military, including $200 million for a new missile field at Fort Greely. Actual spending may vary. Listen now
State prosecutor decides not to charge Sen. Wilson in reporter slapping
Peterson wrote that it is unlikely the state will be able to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Wilson acted with the specific intent to harass or annoy Herz. Listen now
In Russia, a competitor for Alaska’s gasline project comes online
The $27 billion Russian project is heavily funded by partners in China. When completed, it will be almost as large as the Alaska LNG project. Listen now
Warning from left: Deficit could eat Alaska’s ANWR money
Drilling opponents warn, no matter how much oil companies bid on ANWR, the feds could give Alaska zero. Listen now
With 35th homicide this year, Anchorage hits an all-time high
The number of homicides in Alaska's largest city has again hit an all-time high. Listen now
Does Sitka’s Baranov statue impress or oppress?
The statue of Alexander Baranov was erected to honor the role of commerce in Sitka’s past, but for many, Baranov and the Russian-American Company are synonymous with colonization and the systematic oppression of Alaska Natives.
As Alaska’s gasline corporation pushes for Asia deal, legislators push for more information
Heading into a busy year for the state corporation, questions linger about financing and project structure. Listen now
One of the Fairbanks Four sues the city over alleged civil rights violations
One of the Fairbanks Four is suing the city and four Fairbanks police officers over allegations that his civil rights were violated by police during their investigation of a 1997 murder, which led to a trial and conviction of the plaintiff and three other defendants in 1999. Listen now
House Majority calls on Dean Westlake to resign amid sexual harassment allegations
The Alaska House Majority Coalition is calling for Democratic representative Dean Westlake of Kiana to resign amid sexual harassment allegations. Listen now
AK: In the industrial heart of Anchorage is a warehouse full of wild birds
Bird TLC is a non-profit that's somewhere in between a veterinary clinic, animal shelter, and zoo. Now, it's on the cusp of moving to a dramatically different new home. Listen now
Senate votes ‘aye’ on Balash
The U.S. Senate Thursday confirmed Alaskan Joe Balash as assistant secretary of Interior for land and minerals management. Listen now
Sen. Wilson says unreleased video shows he didn’t harass Capitol worker
Two news reporters have said Wilson held his cell phone between the legs of the staffer. Listen now
Oil lease sale for National Petroleum Reserve sees little interest
Nine hundred tracts, totaling more than 10 million acres, were up for bid. But at the annual lease sale held today, oil companies bid on only seven tracts. The sale lasted less than 10 minutes. Listen Now
Murkowski strikes sweet note on immigration
Sen. Murkowski is helping President Trump achieve his tax overhaul, but she's sounding a different message on immigration.
Don Young raises concerns over AEL&P purchase
Congressman Don Young has written a letter with concerns about the proposed takeover of AEL&P by Ontario’s Hydro One. Following a fresh filing, the new public comment period runs through Dec. 21. Listen now
With Conyers out, Young becomes ‘dean of the House’
Alaska Congressman Don Young is now the longest serving member of Congress. Or he will be shortly, since Rep. Conyers announced he'll leave office within hours. Listen now
Can the Iditarod standardize kennel care?
The Iditarod Trail Committee's Board of Directors wants to set up a kennel management program, a move aiming to set up new guidelines and counteract negative press directed at mushing's most high-profile event. Listen now
Sullivan kills cruise tax, Murkowski adds tax help for ANCs
Alaska's two U.S. senators not only helped Republicans pass their tax cuts early Saturday, they made a pair of 11th-hour additions. Listen now