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Randy Howard (left) and Brian Shumaker of Beaded Stream, a company that sells technology to monitor permafrost temperatures. (Photo by Elizabeth Harball/Alaska’s Energy Desk)

Alaska businesses find a niche: helping oil companies cope with climate change

Alaska’s oil industry has specially designed its operations for freezing conditions. But as temperatures rise, companies are starting to pay a price for climate change — and some Alaska businesses are making money off of it. Listen now

Mark Begich filed to run for governor of Alaska about 30 minutes before the deadline on June 1, 2018. (Photo by Casey Grove, Alaska Public Media)

Update: Begich and Treadwell throw their hats into Alaska Governor's race

After days of rumors and speculation, Mark Begich has announced that he is running for governor in the Democratic primary. Mead Treadwell, former Lt. Gov. under Sean Parnell, announced his candidacy in the Republican primary. Listen now

In AOGA gubernatorial debate, Dunleavy and Hawkins grill Walker on China, gasline prospects

Gov. Bill Walker, former State Senator Mike Dunleavy and businessman Scott Hawkins faced off in a debate yesterday at the Alaska Oil and Gas Association’s annual conference in Anchorage. Listen now

The Safari Quest tied up at Petersburg’s South Harbor the day before its first trip of the summer. (Photo by Alanna Elder, KFSK - Petersburg)

AK: Safari Quest returns to Petersburg

A cruise ship that used to stop in Petersburg will be using the small town as its home port this summer. Its tour company is the latest of several to add the town to an itinerary peddling the authentic Alaskan experience. Listen now

Squeezing books into busy Alaska summers

We up the ante on your summer reading with a new book about Alaska, recommendations from two Alaska authors and an Alaska Collection librarian, plus details on Alaska Reads and The Great American Read from PBS. Now, curl up and read!Thanks for listening!

Native Corporations ask to start looking for oil in ANWR

Arctic Slope Regional Corporation and Kaktovik Inupiat Corporation have submitted a 3-D seismic exploration plan for the Coastal Plain, or the 1002 area. Listen now

The Taku Kwan Dancers from Atlin, British Columbia, perform June 10, 2016, at Celebration. (Photo by Ed Schoenfeld/CoastAlaska News)

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 30, 2018

First of David Grunwald murder trails goes to jury; ANWR coastal plain oil, gas lease plan draws heated opposition in Fairbanks; As Medicaid funds dry up, Wrangell and other rural hospitals are still receiving payments for now; Fairbanks man charged with murdering infant daughter; One month into the season, Bristol Bay halibut fishermen harvest a quarter of the quota; ‘Small’ king has big lead in 63rd Sitka Salmon Derby; Celebration 2018 brings 45 dance groups to Juneau Listen now

Pat Dodson (pictured with his daughter, Kaycie Carter) knows he has a tenuous lead with this 31-pound 6-ounce fish. But the kings have been running smaller the last few years. “One year I caught a 49-pounder, but a 60-pounder won. I came in 13th!” (Sitka Salmon Derby photo)

‘Small’ king has big lead in 63rd Sitka Salmon Derby

After three days of fishing, a 31-pound 6-ounce chinook leads the Sitka Salmon Derby. Listen now

Celebration 2018 brings 45 dance groups to Juneau

Dance groups, artists, canoe paddlers and traditional food experts are gearing up for Celebration 2018, June 6-9 at Juneau’s Centennial Hall. Listen now

Traveling Music 6-3-18

Traveling MusicDate: 6-3-18Shonti Elder Format: Tune TitlePerformer / ComposerAlbum TitleRecording CompanyLength La Valse Matique / Bourree Longue…

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