A functioning government or border security? Murkowski wants both
"I've got a lot of people who are saying 'Lisa, you've got to stand with the president. ...'" Murkowski said on the Senate floor. "And then I have an equal number that are saying, 'Please, please, do something to help reopen this government.'"
UAA Researchers Eyeing Concepts for Safer Drinking Water
A team of researchers at the University of Alaska Anchorage are working on a study that could eventually help make drinking water safer...
Alaskans begin filing for 2024 Permanent Fund Dividends
Eligible Alaska residents have until March 31 to file PFD applications with the state Department of Revenue.
Alaska Senate prepares ‘take-it-or-leave-it’ budget in attempt to finish session on time
If the situation is not resolved by Wednesday, the Legislature or Gov. Mike Dunleavy will be forced to call a special session to continue talks.
Dolena Fox is one of the world’s first female Yup’ik commercial pilots
Only about 6% of American professional pilots are women.
House, Senate Give Final Approvals to Next Year’s Operating Budget
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
The House and Senate Friday morning gave their final approvals to the negotiated operating budget for next...
Gov. Dunleavy chooses new chief of staff, Babcock moved to policy advisor
Tuckerman Babcock stepped down to become a senior policy advisor. And former Senate President Ben Stevens will be the new chief of staff.
Stevens trial juror admits to lying about absence in strange press meeting
A juror who disappeared from Senator Ted Stevens' federal trial admitted today that she lied to the court about why she left town suddenly...
AFN continues to focus on rural energy crisis
The second day of the Alaska Federation of Natives annual 3 day convention started off with more discussion of the urgent need to address...
Alaskans Among Medal Hopefuls in Sochi
The winter Olympics in Sochi Russia began today with qualifying rounds in some sports. Seven athletes competing in the games call Alaska home or have roots in the state. The most talked about are the cross country skiers from Alaska Pacific University, Kikkan Randall, Holly Brooks, Sadie Bjornsen and her brother Erik. The winter Olympics in Sochi Russia began Thursday with qualifying rounds in some sports.
Young wood bison released to the wild in the western Interior
The 28 yearlings increase the Western Alaska Wood Bison herd to about 160 animals.
Judge deals blow to Eklutna’s bid for tribal gaming
Parcel Eklutna wants for gaming parlor is not "Indian land," judge rules.
Viral ‘Fish Camp Barbie’ celebrates Alaska Native heritage
Mom-and-daughter duo Angela and Ermelina Gonzalez recently went viral for their Athabascan Barbie doll dressed in traditional clothing.
Continued deep freeze postpones U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships
Subzero temperatures have canceled a third day of competition of the U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships in Anchorage. Races took place on Monday, but...
Fairbanks extends energy emergency funding and research
The Fairbanks Borough Assembly has extended emergency funding aimed at solving the local energy crisis. The emergency ordinance, originally passed last month, was scheduled...
Senate passes Petersburg land grant bill
Legislation to increase the Petersburg Borough’s land grant from the state passed the Alaska Senate on Monday (April 10). The bill would transfer more than 14,000 acres to the new borough, which hopes to develop or sell off some of the property. Listen now
Ranked choice voting repeal effort survived legal challenges, qualifies for the ballot in November
Officials with the state’s Division of Elections confirmed the repeal effort gathered enough signatures in the requisite number of districts.
Anchorage Police Confirm Body Found in Lake is Samantha Koenig
An Anchorage police spokesman says the Alaska state medical examiner's office has confirmed that a body recovered from Matanuska Lake is that of an 18-year-old coffee stand worker who vanished Feb. 1. Read More
Bronson, LaFrance offer different views and priorities in Alaska Public Media-ADN mayoral runoff debate
Bronson centered homelessness in his debate remarks, while LaFrance focused on providing basic city services.
Dunleavy won’t appeal judge’s ruling that state must fund program for lower energy costs
Gov. Dunleavy said the ruling provided clarity and that the Power Cost Equalization program provides an essential service.