Copper River fishing kicks off salmon season marked by fewer buyers and more uncertainty
Every year, more than 2 million fish return to the Copper River delta, and crews benefit from strong marketing, as well as being the first on the water.
With cruise traffic booming, Alaska’s travel industry looks to boost independent traveler numbers
This summer, some remote communities welcomed their largest cruise ships in history– while others turned thousands of tourists away due to wildfires.
For Anchorage teens in search of summer work, odd jobs are a profitable niche
A Facebook group called Alaska Teens for Hire is a hub for 13 to 19 year olds looking for work and adults who have an odd job to offer.
These local meal delivery services are trying to help Alaskans save time
Americans have embraced meal kit services — where all of the ingredients for a tasty dinner are delivered to your doorstep. But most national options aren’t widely or easily available in Alaska.
For this local food stand, the Alaska State Fair is a whole lot of work and a massive opportunity
For many, the Alaska State Fair is a time to relax and have fun. But for this couple, it’s also a massive opportunity.
Alaska Pacific University is offering a new scholarship with money from a student-managed investment fund
The fund grew from $200,000 to nearly $2 million since it started in 2001.
Senator Mark Begich: A Report from the Battlefield
Photo Provided by Senator Mark Begich’s Office
On his first official overseas trip as Alaska's junior senator, Mark Begich spent the Memorial Day recess in...
Anchorage Chamber: Senator Mark Begich
As members of Congress begin the August recess, intense negotiations for a passable health care reform bill have been temporarily set aside. Like most...
Anchorage Chamber: Real Estate Outlook
In the past year, Anchorage’s housing market has fluctuated with its uncertain economy. With Anchorage’s ever changing real estate market, potential land shortage and...
Anchorage Chamber: The Dollars and Sense of Sportfishing in Alaska
Alaska is one of the great meccas of the world for sportfishing. Over the years, Alaska's diverse sportfishing opportunities have largely contributed to Alaska's...
Expanding Local Programming on KSKA
KSKA is kicking off September 2009 with a fresh start for many of our local produced programs, including Line One: Your Health Connection, Community...
Addressing Alaskans: Senator Lisa Murkowski
Addressing Alaskans is a new program on KSKA, featuring local talks and conversations recorded in Southcentral Alaska. This week, hear U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski...
Addressing Alaskans: City of Seward Update
City Manager, Phil Oates provides an update on the city of Seward, one of Alaska's oldest and most scenic communities situated at the head...
Addressing Alaskans: Governor Sean Parnell
Upon Sarah Palin's resignation, Sean Parnell became Alaska's 12th governor on July 26, 2009. In his short time as Governor, Parnell has expressed strong...
Addressing Alaskans: Why the Constitution is Important to You
In accordance with Constitution Day holiday, on September 17 the 49th State Fellows hosted their 5th annual Constitution Day Polaris lecture at UAA. This...
Addressing Alaskans: U.S. – Canada as Arctic Ocean Neighbors
An expert on international ocean policy and law, Dr. Ted McDorman has participated in variety of projects for the Food and Agriculture Organization of...
Addressing Alaskans: Why Are Our Brains Wired the Way They Are?
As part of the 2009 Alaska WWAMI Mini Medical School lecture series happening this month at Providence Hospital, Dr. Tim Hinterberger invited Alaskans to...
Addressing Alaskans: Mayor Dan Sullivan
Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan gave an update on his First 100 Days in office before the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce this past Monday. His...
Addressing Alaskans: ENSTAR Natural Gas 2010
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company was founded in 1961, making it one of the oldest energy companies operating in Alaska. Today ENSTAR serves approximately 350,000...
Addressing Alaskans: U.S. – Iranian Relations in the Age of Obama
Examining U.S. - Iranian relations from an anthropological perspective, Dr. William Beeman shares a point a view you might have not considered in the...