Adelyn Baxter, KTOO - Juneau
Fourth dead grey whale in Alaska washes up on Kenai Peninsula
Another dead grey whale has washed up on Alaska’s shoreline, the fourth instance in recent weeks. The young whale was found on the Kenai Peninsula near Clam Gulch.
DEC permit renewal would increase Cook Inlet oil producers’ wastewater discharges
Environmental groups are protesting the state’s move to renew a federal permit that allows oil and gas producers to release a variety of pollutants into Cook Inlet.
Vote on People Mover route changes
Until the end of this month, People Mover is inviting citizens to vote for bus route changes they most like. Voting is done via email. Voters get to select their top three proposals out...
Kenai Peninsula rocked by early morning 5.8 quake
Southern Kenai Peninsula residents and visitors in town for Memorial Day Weekend were woken up by a 5.8 magnitude earthquake early Monday morning.
Palmer man dies in Prince William Sound floatplane crash
A 75-year-old Mat-Su borough man was killed in a Tuesday floatplane crash in Prince William Sound.
How the Disability Law Center of Alaska serves
This is an independent, nonprofit law firm providing legal advocacy for people with disabilities anywhere in Alaska. It serves as the congressionally mandated "protection and advocacy" agency in Alaska. Each state has one, based...
Legislature passes bill allowing Alaska State Fair, ski areas to serve alcohol
Several business and venues across the state were caught off guard when the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board began denying recreational site license renewals last year, saying they did not meet the criteria in state law.
After the shaking stopped: New info from the Nov. 30 quake
We are still living with the aftermath of last November's major shaker. FEMA is still here helping homeowners and the school district. Eagle River students are still adjusting their lives to different schools and...
Fire season kicks off with over a dozen fires statewide
The Alaska Division of Forestry is warning Alaskans in the Southcentral region of the state about high fire danger.
Dr. Deena Bishop, ASD superintendent, takes your questions
Anchorage School District Superintendent Dr. Deena Bishop joins us to take listener questions. She will share the district's strategies for coping with the current long list of challenges. She'll also speak to what it means to educate children for a world that is changing fast. And we'll learn a bit about what drives her to do this work.
Thanks for listening!
Juneau Assembly committee recommends city invest in child care
The Juneau Assembly Childcare Committee formed in November. Mayor Beth Weldon tasked it answering two key questions: Should child care be a part of municipal activities, and if so, should early education be a part of that?
As part of Dunleavy administration directive, ADF&G considered selling its hatcheries
When Gov. Mike Dunleavy unveiled his budget proposal back in February, he also issued a directive asking departments to seek out state-owned properties that could be sold in an effort to save money.
Cruise industry responds to community concerns about environmental impacts
With another cruise season about to begin, the tourism industry and Juneau are both looking at ways to respond to public concerns about air quality.
Homer Rep. Vance looks into Board of Fish vote on Cook Inlet meeting location
Homer House Rep. Sarah Vance announced Friday that she is launching an inquiry into the Alaska Board of Fisheries’ January vote to move its 2020 Upper Cook Inlet finfish meeting on the Kenai Peninsula back to Anchorage.
With building set for demolition, future of Juneau’s cold weather shelter unclear
The number of people experiencing homelessness in Juneau has grown in recent years, but the city is unsure if its cold weather emergency shelter will reopen next winter.
Juneau considers allowing pot cafes inside licensed retailers
As the City and Borough of Juneau explores whether to allow people to use marijuana inside some businesses, local assembly members have mixed opinions on the issue.
Hilcorp delays seismic exploration in lower Cook Inlet
The company plans to update 40-year-old seismic data in a 370-square mile lease site offshore from Homer and Anchor Point.
AK: Know the risks before you visit Mendenhall Glacier’s newest ice cave
Although the famous blue caverns from several years ago have disappeared, word of a new cave spread over social media this winter and brought crowds to the glacier. But while hiking to the cave is a remarkable experience, it also comes with some risk.
Upper Cook Inlet fishermen take issue with Dunleavy Board of Fish appointee
Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced four appointments to the Alaska Board of Fisheries Monday. One of Dunleavy’s picks has served on the board in the past and is likely to go through a heated confirmation process.
Juneau homeless service providers worry governor’s budget could close facilities
In Juneau, providers say the loss of funding could put some of Alaska’s most vulnerable residents back on the streets.