Pull out of Iran deal? Sullivan says no
Sen. Dan Sullivan was harshly critical of the Iran nuclear agreement in 2015. Now, though, he says the U.S. shouldn't pull out. He says enforcement is a better idea. Listen now
Premera to bump up premium to cover Trump cut
Last month Premera announced it would lowers rates 26 percent. But the drop may quite so steep for silver plans. The new factor: President Trump says he's cutting Cost Sharing Reductions. Listen now
Pentagon announces changes for immigrants entering the military
The Defense Department announced changes to military recruiting that will make it harder for legal immigrants to enlist and qualify for citizenship. Listen now
AK: The mystery behind Ketchikan Ghost Tours
Ketchikan is home to plenty of supernatural phenomena. That’s the theory, at least, behind a new venture: Ketchikan Ghost Tours. Listen now
Murkowski-Warren letter slams White House’s response to opioid epidemic
The Senate colleagues detailed policy recommendations they want the White House to pursue, starting with a disaster declaration on the opioid crisis. Listen now
Pebble opponents hammer EPA for changed course at Dillingham meeting
The Environmental Protection Agency is backing away from the use of preemptive Clean Water Act restrictions against large-scale mining in the Bristol Bay watershed. That comes as part of a settlement with the Pebble Limited Partnership, and the company now says it is preparing to file for permits. Listen now
New bill aims to reverse Obama restrictions on offshore drilling
The House measure would, among other things, allow lease sales in more Arctic waters and block new environmental standards for the Arctic. Listen now
As Trump administration removes federal roadblocks, Pebble Mine fight shifts to state
Now that the Trump administration has removed a major roadblock, Alaskans can expect a lot more action at the state level. Listen now
How Trump nominees talk about climate; what it means for Alaska
'Man has an influence' is the refrain. Listen now
Sen. Sullivan says he’s hopeful about tax changes, but cautions Trump on tweets
The U.S. senator is hopeful about the Trump administration’s infrastructure, permitting and energy policies. But he said Trump doesn’t always help himself. Listen now
Residents rail against SB91 at rare Anchorage meeting
Amid growing frustration over an uptick in crime, officials in Anchorage are weighing what kind of solutions they want from lawmakers in Juneau. Listen now
Judge overrules state, says salmon initiative can go forward
A controversial ballot initiative intended to protect salmon habitat has cleared a major hurdle, setting up what could be an intense political fight. Listen now
Critics call Pebble’s concept an investment ploy, not a real plan
Former state senate president Rick Halford is critical of Pebble's new effort to reintroduce the project in a smaller package, saying the move is aimed at "mining the stock market," not the copper and gold. Listen now
AK: At Wales’ Kingikmiut Festival, dancing to heal
Last month, the community of Wales, in Western Alaska, hosted one of the biggest Alaska Native dance festivals in the state. 10 groups from around the region and as far as Anchorage flew in to the village over Labor Day weekend, to sing, dance, drum, talk — and heal. Listen now
Pebble shows first glance at its new mine plans
Early Thursday morning in Anchorage Pebble CEO Tom Collier began the rollout of Pebble Mine’s new design. The company is focusing on a much smaller footprint in the Pebble West deposit only. Listen now
ANWR advances with GOP budget
The U.S. House has passed a budget plan that could open the door to drilling in the Arctic Refuge. Listen now
Climate change roundtable puts Alaska contradictions on full display
Representatives from the oil and gas and mining industries joined environmentalists and local community leaders to spitball solutions. Listen now
ANWR takes tiny step down rocky Senate road
You know how members of Congress sometimes try to pass legislation by attaching it to a fast-moving bill everyone loves? That's not the case here. ANWR is controversial, and the budget plan it's hitching a ride on isn't entirely popular, either. Listen now
Walker doubles down on opposing Pebble Mine
Tomorrow, Pebble Limited Partnership CEO Tom Collier is expected to publicly outline a plan for the proposed Pebble Mine project for the first time. But in an interview today, Governor Bill Walker said he's against the controversial mine. Listen now
Amid expansion, Anchorage Police announce new strategy to fight violent crime
As property and violent crime continue to increase in Anchorage, the city's police department is internally reorganizing to better respond. Listen now