For now, Hurricane Harvey not expected to impact Alaska’s oil and gas
Hurricane Harvey has caused nearly 100 oil and gas production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico to temporarily shut down, but that drop in production doesn't necessarily translate to a higher demand for Alaska's oil. Listen now
Alaska officials looking into lawsuit against opioid drugmakers
The State of Alaska is looking into whether it should sue the manufacturers of opioid painkillers for their contributions to the opioid epidemic and has hired a law firm that is representing two other states in related legal action. Listen now
One dead, one wounded in Aniak crime spree
In Aniak, one person is dead and another wounded in what appears to have been a violent crime spree that started at 2 a.m. on Sunday. Listen now
Update: PFD supporters plan to make case to voters
On Friday, The Alaska Supreme Court upheld Gov. Bill Walker’s veto that halved Permanent Fund dividends last year. Listen now
Secretary Chao announces infrastructure changes for Alaska
Alaskans got news that one of the most trafficked roads in the state is a step closer to improvements that have been 40 years in the making. Listen now
Former senator, longtime Native leader Albert Kookesh fighting cancer
A longtime Alaska political and business leader is fighting prostate cancer. Listen now
Akiak attempts to banish former VPO, alleged bootlegger
Akiak Native Community IRA Council issued a banishment order for Jacques Anthony Cooper, a former Village Police Officer they accuse of bootlegging. He denies the allegations and says the tribe turned against him on account of his law enforcement work. Listen now
State works to interpret its newest oil tax credit overhaul
The state's tax division aims to have its interpretation of the newest oil and gas tax credit bill out by January. Listen now
Some old solutions still work: helping people buy food with SNAP
Researchers say one of the most effective ways to fight hunger nationwide is also one of the oldest: the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. It's still making sure fewer Alaskans go to bed hungry.
New Pebble advisory committee meets indoors, while mine protesters gather outside
On Monday, a new advisory committee on the proposed Pebble Mine met in-person for the first time. It happened while simultaneously a protest against the project was staged in downtown Anchorage. Listen now
Sunday killing marks 2 dozen Anchorage homicides in 2017
Anchorage police say the city has had its 24th homicide of the year, after a suspicious death Sunday. Listen now
Gov. Walker and Lt. Gov. Mallott officially register for reelection run
Governor Bill Walker registered today as a candidate for next year’s election for governor. He’ll be joined again on an unaffiliated ticket by Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott. Listen now
Potential initiatives would enshrine Medicaid expansion, ACA provisions in state law
While Congress has debated repealing the Affordable Care Act, some doctors want to make sure that at least parts of the law remain in place in Alaska. They’re sponsoring two initiatives that could be on the ballot next year. Listen now
Trump’s streamlining order: You’ve seen its kind before
President Trump signed an order to speed up environmental reviews of infrastructure projects. His announcement of it, in the lobby of Trump Tower, was eclipsed by what he said next, about Charlottesville. But, back to that order: Can it really change things? Listen now
Alaska Airlines pilots plan picket over lack of compensation
Alaska Airlines pilots have reached a breaking point in negotiations with the company, and now have plans to picket outside Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Listen now
AK: Cyclists support the fight against cancer while riding from Texas to Alaska
Last week 70 cyclists completed the longest annual charity bicycle ride in the world from Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska. Every year the Texas 4000 raises thousands of dollars for cancer research. Listen now
During NTSB investigative hearing, Ravn announces changes; more to come
The fatal Ravn Air crash near Togiak last fall was the focus of the investigative hearing held by the National Transportation Safety Board in Anchorage on Thursday. Listen now
There’s a new Arctic drilling battle brewing…and it’s not in ANWR
A series of promising oil discoveries and a recent move by the Trump administration mean the vast, remote National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska is about to get a lot more controversial. Listen now
Several inmates charged with assault, rioting at Fairbanks prison
Alaska State Troopers say they’ve charged several inmates at Fairbanks Correctional Center with rioting and assault for their roles in a disturbance reported at about noon on Thursday. Listen now
Alaska senators fault Trump’s tack on racist rally
Alaska's U.S. senators have issued a second round of statements following the rally of White nationalists in Charlottesville, Virginia. This time their criticisms are aimed at President Trump. Listen now