Alaska governor defends virus approach amid criticism on all sides
Gov. Mike Dunleavy is walking the line between those who think he’s not doing enough to address rising case counts to those who think he’s been overreaching in his approach.
Dinosaur Hunters Return For Field Season
The dinosaur hunters are back from this year's field season in Denali National Park. Composed of researchers from Fairbanks, Japan, Korea and Texas, the team was helicoptered into wilderness in the Riley Creek area to look for footprints laid down 70 million years ago.
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Big win for Murkowski: Public lands bill passes Senate
The U.S. Senate today passed a massive public lands bill, and to the delight of its sponsor, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, the vote was overwhelming.
Colleagues remember former Alaska Chief Justice Stowers for his dedication to law, courts
Stowers was chief justice from 2015 to 2018. He was a Superior Court judge for five years before becoming a justice.
Ethics reform bill signed into law
The Ethics Reform bill passed by the legislature in May is now law. Governor Palin signed the 38-page measure this afternoon. The bill contains...
AK: Drumline
Imagine you're in middle school. You don't love math or history or any other subject. But there's this thing you look forward to everyday after school. It's called drumline. And a teacher at Clark Middle School thinks it can help kids learn about music and teach them some other skills too.
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Christian, conservative groups organize to oust Supreme Court justice
A coalition of conservative and religious leaders has launched a campaign to oust an Alaska Supreme Court justice whose rulings they oppose.
Large turnout at Anchorage rally for Trump impeachment
Around 200 people gathered outside the federal building in Downtown Anchorage Tuesday to send a message to Alaska's congressional delegation ahead of an impending House impeachment vote.
The U.N. says it has verified a new record high temperature for the Arctic
The United Nations has officially recognized a new record high temperature for the Arctic, confirming a reading of 100.4 Fahrenheit taken in June of last year.
Senate Considers Disaster Bill That Includes Alaska Aid
The Senate is green lighting a disaster relief bill to the floor. It could come up for a vote as early as Monday. It has two key provisions for Alaska – federal aid for the fishery disaster and money for marine debris research and clean up. As APRN’s Peter Granitz reports, the bill has ballooned in size, and it’s unclear whether it will pass as is.
New ermine species found on Southeast Alaska island
It’s called the Haida Ermine, and it’s one of three main ermine species in the world, and scientists who studied the mammal believe there could be other animals that are also unique to this area.
400 health care workers on their way to help fight Alaska’s COVID-19 surge
Gov. Mike Dunleavy painted a stark picture of the state’s COVID-19 woes as a surge in cases of the Delta variant put hospitals in crisis mode.
Scientists say even moderate COVID restrictions can slow the spread of the virus — if they’re timely
Mask mandates and other interventions can help stop a surge, even where vaccination rates are low, say scientists who've reviewed states' data. When the measures start and how long they last matters.
Homer Residents Express Growing Frustration with Endeavor Oil Rig
A public meeting between representatives of Buccaneer Energy and concerned Homer citizens turned contentious Tuesday night, with many people wondering why the company’s ‘Endeavor’ jack-up rig is still parked at the Homer harbor nearly two months after its arrival. Company officials say the rig will soon be moving to drill in the Cosmopolitan Unit near Anchor Point but as KBBI’s Aaron Selbig reports, the State of Alaska says that’s not likely to happen.
Increasing numbers of Alaska wildlife testing positive for Movi bacteria
There’s more evidence of a bacteria potentially dangerous to some Alaska wildlife. Listen now
ConocoPhillips faces potential fine of $914,000 for Arctic gas leak
State regulators propose a civil punishment for last year's gas blowout at Alpine
‘People really pulled together’: Volunteers help fix Nenana’s frozen-up water plant
After Nenana’s water-treatment plant froze up Monday, leaving about 150 homes without water, city workers and volunteers got the system back up and running in about 12 hours.
AK: Ice Dance
New York dancer and choreographer Jody Sperling had a rare opportunity last year. She was an artist-in-residence aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Healy while it was on a research mission in the Arctic. Alone on vast ice floes, she danced while no one watched.
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Haaland orders investigation of suffering and burials at BIA boarding schools
“I come from ancestors who endured the horrors of Indian boarding school," Interior secretary said.
Anchorage Mayor Bronson fined over $30,000 for campaign reporting violations
The state agency that tracks campaign finances has hit Anchorage mayor Dave Bronson with $33,500 in fines for failing to report campaign contributions on...