Budget bill in Congress could derail ANWR drilling
House Democrats want to use the budget to reverse the 2017 law opening the Arctic Refuge.
In feud over PFD, Alaska Legislature grinds to a halt when Republican lawmakers refuse to show up
The Alaska House of Representatives couldn’t conduct any business Wednesday when minority-caucus Republicans refused to attend a floor session. The mostly Democratic House majority didn’t have enough members present to reach a quorum.
Native Corporations ask to start looking for oil in ANWR
Arctic Slope Regional Corporation and Kaktovik Inupiat Corporation have submitted a 3-D seismic exploration plan for the Coastal Plain, or the 1002 area. Listen now
Walker, House Dems aim to put climate policy back on the table
Climate change has always been a sticky issue for Alaska policymakers. In a state that sits on the front lines of global warming but remains deeply dependent on oil, it sometimes seems like the easiest option is just not talking about it at all. Listen now
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy’s administration says it’s ensuring “ethical transition” of chief of staff to ConocoPhillips job
Ben Stevens’ last day in the governor’s office was Friday, Feb. 26, and he started work as vice president of external affairs and transportation at ConocoPhillips the following Monday.
Mat-Su had a large number of excess deaths last year, raising questions about COVID-19 reporting
The Mat-Su Borough had the country’s lowest number of reported COVID-19 deaths compared to the number of people who died in the borough beyond what would normally be expected, according to recently published analysis.
Army wounded being treated at Elmendorf
Wounded Iraq war Army personnel based at Fort Richardson are receiving care at the Elmendorf Air Force Base hospital so they can be close...
Murkowski Maintaining Support for Nuclear Energy
Photo and Story by Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski is not backing down on her support of nuclear...
They logged on to watch the famous fat brown bears. They saved a hiker’s life instead.
A hiker wandered into view of a Katmai National Park bear camera last week, mouthing the words "help me."
Alaska statehood pioneer dies
Thomas Stewart was secretary of the Alaska Constitutional Convention. He passed away last night at a Juneau hospital from complications of pneumonia.
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Australian Company to Explore “Deep Coal” in Alaska
An Australian Company wants to explore deep coal resources in Alaska. As KUAC’s Dan Bross reports, the proposal is aimed at coal too far underground to mine.
Mental Health Trust leadership change official
Though many community members and advisory members expressed concern, the change in leadership at the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority was made official on Thursday.
Stevens trial opens with jury selection and more than 200 listed witnesses
Powerful lawmakers and prominent Alaskans are on the list of more than 200 potential witnesses in the federal trial of U.S. Senator Ted Stevens....
COVID-19 cases in Anchorage move school district into all-online learning
The average number of cases is now above 30 cases over the last 14 days.
‘I can’t just be quiet right now’: Murkowski says Trump needs to resign
Sen. Lisa Murkowski says President Trump incited the violence at the Capitol and is too angry about losing the election to govern.
Army Troops Cope In The Cage
109 members of the military gather at JBER for two days of unsanctioned fighting.
Investigators Able to Move Most Wreckage from Meklung Hills
Adam Kane, KDLG – Dillingham
The National Transportation Safety Board is continuing its investigation into the crash that killed Senator Stevens and four others...
Anchorage school communities grapple with potential closures
Birchwood ABC is one of Anchorage School District's top performing schools, but it's also one of six schools the district may close due to a budget deficit.
Redoubt keeping Alaskans in suspense
Mt. Redoubt volcano seems determined to keep Alaskans gripped in suspense. Alaska Volcano Observatory geologist Tina Neal says Redoubt remains in a heightened state...
ANWR may get new environmental protections in newly-Democratic DC
A renewed effort to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) from development is being met with excitement from environmental groups who hope they...