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President Trump told ABC News' Chief Anchor George Stephanopoulos he'd likely take foreign intel on a rival candidate and wouldn't necessarily call the FBI. Photo: Screen shot from ABCnews.go.com

Murkowski differs with Trump on campaign help from foreign powers

Sen. Lisa Murkowski was not happy to hear President Trump say he would accept foreign intel on a political opponent.

Corrections commissioner cancels prison's Father's Day event

Alaska's Corrections commissioner has canceled an upcoming Father's Day event at Goose Creek Correctional Center near Wasilla a couple days before it was set to take place, due to concerns about contraband and safety, the department says.

Governor Mike Dunleavy addresses the "Rally to Restore the PFD" in Wasilla. The crowd overwhelmingly favored his position on a full permanent fund dividend. (Photo by Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage)

Dunleavy calls for round two in Wasilla after Alaska Legislature adjourns first special session

Gov. Mike Dunleavy has called for a second special session to be hosted in Wasilla next month. The session’s agenda is limited to PFD funding.

The U.S. Postal Service will deliver a cork as mail. Photo by Katherine Carscallen.

Why fishermen are mailing corks to Murkowski

Bristol Bay fishermen who oppose the Pebble Mine are adding an unusual task to their pre-season chores: They’re writing messages on cork floats and mailing them to Sen. Lisa Murkowski.

Traveling Music 6-16-19

Traveling MusicShonti Elder6-16-19Format:Song Title Artist / ComposerCD TitleLabelDurationPeace Will RiseSi Kahn / Si KahnCourageStrictly Country…

The 13,426 acres is scattered throughout the Haines Borough. (Map Courtesy of the University of Alaska)

Escalating tariffs, lingering questions hamper University of Alaska timber sale in Haines

There are various factors slowing the 10-year timber sale the University of Alaska announced last March.

Federal child pornography charges against Indiana man related to shooting of Anchorage teenager

Police say an Indiana man arrested on federal child pornography charges is connected to the shooting death of an Anchorage teenager earlier this month.

Sitka Pioneer Home resident Nancy Ricketts meets for coffee with friends in a local cafe. At 94, Ricketts says she carefully budgeted in order to live in the Pioneer Home — including selling her house. She testified that increased financial stress on residents will jeopardize their health, and ultimately cost the state more. “The state will have to pay to keep us here, or throw us out on the street,” she said. “A loss of independence is the most horrible thing I can think of.” (KCAW photo/Robert Woolsey)

Pioneer Home residents fight ‘preposterous’ rate increase

A proposal to more than double the monthly costs for most residents in Alaska’s Pioneer Homes met with stiff opposition during recent public testimony on the issue.

Unpacking Anchorage's new Climate Action Plan

Urban Alaskans may well celebrate snow that melts and disappears faster in spring. On the other hand, warmer summers are dramatically facilitating spruce…

Night Music: June 1st, 2019

Here is the Night Music Playlist for June 1st, 2019 with Kirk Waldhaus.

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