Gas leak triggers chain of power outages spanning from Anchorage to the Mat-Su
Utilities say a 25-minute outage early Thursday at the Eklutna Generation Station triggered outages across the Railbelt to prevent a blackout.
Bethel Senior Center Slashes Services
The Eddie Hoffman Senior Center in Bethel means a lot of things to a lot of elders: It’s food, it’s transportation, its friendship. But...
Crude spill at Valdez Terminal under investigation
According to Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, which operates the terminal, under 200 gallons of oil leaked from two arms used to load crude onto tankers. Listen now
Legislature passes capital budget in one-day special session
The Alaska Legislature passed the state’s capital budget on Thursday, allowing road projects and other construction to move forward. Listen now
For many Anchorage businesses, the mask mandate changes little. But it still could be enough to slow COVID spread.
Some Anchorage businesses vowed to turn a blind eye to enforcing the new mask mandate, but supporters of the masking rules say even a small change in public behavior could change the course of the pandemic.
The Westerdam, turned away from Asia ports over coronavirus fears, will dock in Juneau
One passenger from the Westerdam initially tested positive for the virus but has since been cleared. All passengers have now left the ship, and the crew has tested negative.
AK: Weaving
It has long been forbidden for men to weave in the Chilkat tradition, but Tlingit artist Ricky Tagaban is an exception. Using techniques practiced for thousands of years, Tagaban creates his trademark iPhone bags, hair clips, and head bands, putting a modern spin on an ancient tradition.
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Westlake extends lead over Nageak in Northern Alaska recount
Barrow Representative Benjamin Nageak says he isn’t conceding the Democratic primary to Dean Westlake.
“No, no, no, I haven’t conceded anything,” said Nageak.
In latest high-profile resignation, head of state’s oil and gas division quits
The state’s top oil and gas regulator is stepping down. Corri Feige emailed colleagues Tuesday saying her last day is Oct. 3.
Alaska Native nonprofit receives $2.9M grant to build totem pole trail along Juneau waterfront
The Sealaska Heritage Institute said the grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will cover 10 poles though the longer-term goal is to have 30 poles in place.
Supreme Court upholds federal ban on guns for domestic abusers
The decision was the first major gun ruling since 2022 when the high court broke sharply with existing precedent on gun laws.
Clean Elections ballot initiative certified
Lt. Governor Sean Parnell certified 3 ballot iniatives today. One seeks to create a system of public financing for campaigns. Tim June is with...
Alaska House cancels regular floor session after ‘large portion’ of members exposed to COVID
House Speaker Louise Stutes, R-Kodiak, said contact tracing was ongoing and the decision was made “in an abundance of caution.”
BP and Hilcorp just announced Alaska’s biggest oil industry deal in years. Here’s why it matters.
If you don't work for an oil company, you might be wondering: Why should I care? And why does this matter? We asked and answered some of the big questions.
Alaska is fighting a surge in fentanyl deaths with stronger overdose kits
Nearly 300 Alaskans died of opioid overdoses last year, and most of those deaths involved fentanyl.
Forest Service to build new cabins in the Tongass and Chugach
It’s not often the Forest Service gets to build new cabins.
Alaska creates climate plan to reduce statewide emissions and fund a wide range of sustainable energy projects
The state identified almost a billion dollars in need for projects that would help lower energy costs for an EPA grant program.
Murkowski: "Ted Was Alaska"
Annie Feidt and Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
Thousands of mourners and a long list of dignitaries gathered at Anchorage Baptist...
Cash assistance to Alaska low income seniors faces cut
More than 11,000 elderly Alaskans would lose a cash assistance program that’s been around for nearly half a century.
Alaskan receives White House honor, appointment as poetry ‘ambassador’
First Lady Michelle Obama honored five young American poets at the White House this morning, including one Alaskan: Anna Lance, a 17-year-old from Eagle River, who represents the West. But being named a National Student Poet isn’t just about glory. It comes with an obligation, too.
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