Caribou, access concerns vs. mining’s economic promise — BLM releases public input on Ambler Road
"I was impressed with the range of comments that we got," La Marr said. "Comments from the mining industry, comments from environmental groups, a lot of comments from the tribes... comments from people throughout Alaska and people in the lower 48 as well." Listen now
‘We crossed a line today’: Dunleavy orders statewide shelter in place, limits travel
People can still go outside, under the new mandate, but they must remain six feet or more away from individuals not in their households.
Alaska school districts got a one-time funding boost. It came too late for many teachers.
Many school boards opted for conservative budgets that included layoffs of teachers before the governor signed the budget this year.
In seismically active Alaska, plans for statewide residential building codes are on shaky ground
Pending state bills are supported by earthquake experts and homebuilding organizations, but they have also generated skepticism.
House leaders aim for compromise, early school budget this year
The second session of the 30th Alaska Legislature began Tuesday, with the caucus leaders expressing hope that this year will be more productive than 2017. Listen now
A formline salmon Alaska Airlines plane makes its inaugural flight
The Boeing 737, bearing a design by artist Crystal Worl depicting the salmon's life cycle, is named Xáat Kwáani, or Salmon People.
Per diems driving special session costs
The cost to taxpayers of going past the 90-day legislative session set by state law is roughly $1 million – and rising. Listen now
Swine Flu Contributes to Seward Death
The State is reporting another death from H1N1 flu. The person is a middle aged woman from Seward who had a combination of...
Iditapod: A deep dive into Mitch Seavey’s record-setting run
In Episode 16, we talk about the Iditarod's top-20, and take a deep dive into the strategy behind Mitch Seavey's record-breaking run.
Walker hopeful plan to pay off oil tax credit debt with bonds will pass this session
What the state owes in tax credit payouts varies wildly from year to year. By paying off the tax credit debt with bonds, the repayment rate would theoretically become predictable. Listen now
Alaska attorney general wants access to medical information about out-of-state-abortions and gender-affirming care
The letter is a response to the Biden administration’s proposed protections of patient privacy when crossing state lines for medical care.
Fire destroys Selawik church
The Friend's Church in the village of Selawik was destroyed by a fire this morning.
David Shurtleff, APRN - Anchorage
Kodiak Pacific Spaceport Complex participates in missile defense test
Kodiak Island’s rocket launch facility was one of the players in a missile defense test this week. Listen now
An update on Alaska’s legislative session
As with many recent sessions, discussions largely center on the state’s finances, while a number of social issues have come up as well.
‘Disturbed’: Murkowski didn’t mean quite what you thought she meant
To partisans, Murkowski's ways don't satisfy. They say she zig-zags. But Murkowski sees herself on a straight line called "process."
The mysterious case of Alaska’s strange sockeye salmon returns this year
From exceptionally strong to exceptionally weak runs, sockeye salmon leave scientists scratching their heads this year in Alaska. Listen now
Alaska to Challenge Constitutionality of New Health Care Plan
Governor Parnell on Tuesday announced that Alaska is joining 19 other states in challenging the constitutionality of the new Federal Health Care legislation.
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Candidates for Alaska governor differ on how to handle deaths in state corrections custody
Contenders laid out positions on tribal recognition, housing affordability and public safety during a forum at the Alaska Federation of Natives convention in Anchorage.
Dunleavy administration being sued for withholding $20M in education funding
The Dunleavy administration is being sued by education nonprofit Coalition for Education Equity over his refusal to release $20 million in funds that were delegated to public schools last year by the Legislature.
Education committee considers bill banning transgender girls from female sports in Alaska
The bill looks similar to an Idaho law that didn’t go into effect. A federal judge considering that bill has said it’s likely unconstitutional.