Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Anchorage's newest emergency cold weather shelter opens. Plus, Southcentral prepares for another early-season winter storm.
A Petersburg family is trying to change Alaska’s workers’ comp laws in honor of their daughter
The family wants to hold employers more accountable for negligence, which could affect thousands of Alaskans working dangerous jobs.
Anchorage inmate dies after 2 days in custody in 7th Alaska inmate death this year
Tristan Andrews was housed at the Anchorage Correctional Complex when he was pronounced dead on Aug. 29. He was 29 years old.
Mat-Su Borough welcomes Alaska’s biggest solar farm
The 8.5 megawatt solar array is expected to power about 1,400 homes, and has already begun feeding energy into the Matanuska Energy Association grid.
Hometown, Alaska: Celebrating 45 years of KSKA
45 years ago KSKA flipped a switch and became the very first public radio station in Southcentral Alaska. On the next Hometown, Alaska we revisit some of the station's best memories with KSKA’s original general manager and the station's longtime program director of nearly 40 years.
A grieving father helped develop a new Anchorage curriculum on the dangers of opioids
Kellsie struggled with her addiction, but she dreamed of a life beyond it. She told her dad she wanted to write a book and visit schools to tell her story after her recovery.
Trident’s new processing plant in Unalaska will be the largest in North America
The plant will focus on automation, renewable energy and on 100% protein capture — being so efficient that not a scrap of fish is wasted.
Murkowski says she’d choose Manchin over Biden, and says Trump ‘should be done’
Sens. Joe Manchin and Lisa Murkowski are centrists and allies, particularly on energy issues.
Peltola votes against military bill, citing partisan amendments
Service members deserve reproductive freedom, says Peltola, who missed 30 votes Thursday due to illness.
In the wake of canceled cruise stops, Valdez official says businesses should focus on in-state tourism
A local official said cruise lines have a history of abrupt cancellations, so tourism companies should cater to more reliable Alaskan visitors.
Anton McParland: The backstory of the tall guy behind Mary Peltola
McParland is Rep. Mary Peltola's chief of staff and campaign manager. No aide is closer to her.
Plans for second Juneau-Douglas crossing gain momentum with new federal funding
The proposed crossing would create a new northern route between Juneau and Douglas to supplement the existing bridge.
Alaska Botanical Garden summer camp teaches kids about insects
Parents in Anchorage have dozens of camps to choose from. The Alaska Botanical Garden has been sponsoring summer day camps for about 20 years. One new option on the schedule this year is an insect safari camp.
Anchorage outdoor apparel company Alpine Fit wins small business award
Alpine Fit was recently named women-owned business of the year - the owner credits the accolade to their contributions to domestic apparel manufacturing.
Alaska renewable energy advocate expects green bank bill to pass next session
The bill stalled in the legislature this year, but Chris Rose of REAP says it and a bill mandating increased clean energy use both have strong support from lawmakers.
Ukrainian entrepreneurs start anew as refugees in Anchorage
A training program graduated 11 Ukrainian refugees this week, helping the new arrivals learn the ropes of business in Alaska.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, June 12, 2023
The Seattle cargo shipping shutdown could bring delays to goods headed for Alaska. Plus, Cooper Landing considers taxes to help pay for emergency services.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, June 9, 2023
Fentanyl is showing up in pills that look like prescription drugs, contributing to a rise in overdose deaths. Plus, remembering artist Joe Senungetuk.
With 7 new arrivals, Alaska Zoo nears capacity for orphaned animals
In recent weeks, the zoo in Anchorage has taken in an orphaned brown bear cub, as well as six moose calves from across the state.
Dunleavy says Alaska can boost fossil fuels and renewables. Clean energy advocates disagree.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy says Alaska is "going to be all-in" on developing energy, from oil to wind. Critics say that plan ignores climate impacts.