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Whale scientists think rising levels of underwater noise are having a harmful effect on the Northwest's iconic killer whales. Now the Port of Vancouver, in British Columbia, is spearheading an experiment to temporarily slow down big ships to reduce noise. Listen now

On a trip to southwest Alaska, some tourists are willing to pay hefty prices for the chance to view large animals in pristine, natural habitat. For years, lodges and air taxis have flown visitors to Round and Hagemeister Islands and Capes Peirce, Newenham and Seniavin to see thousands of walruses resting on beaches. Listen now

A photography exhibit takes a look at a world most of us hope to avoid -- the world of combat medics and search and rescue missions. Listen now

From lost jobs to family emergencies to mental health conditions, everyone who has experienced homelessness has a different story. Many people are just one paycheck away. Join us for an open conversation on Tuesday, April 25 at 6 pm about the pathways into homelessness and the strategies different community members and organizations are using to try to solve the problem.

Remains of two people missing in Marmot Bay found and identified; Fatal December plane crash ruled a suicide; Despite ongoing special session, legislators yet to return to Juneau in two weeks; Hollis French appointed to head Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission; Alaska wildfires aren't heating up this year; Wrangell contract talks end, strike may resume; What enviros won by losing the pipeline battle; Free Tlingit workbook part of language revitalization; Summer SE Dungeness crab season shortened by three weeks; In Sitka: A mobile plant built to chill out the Bristol Bay fishery Listen now

It's been a slow wildfire season so far. As of July 6, just over 200,000 acres have burned from 273 different fires. Listen now

Alaska’s Bristol Bay sockeye fishery is intense, lucrative — and also remote. Much of the fish landed there is frozen whole and shipped long distances for secondary processing. Although the product is famous, there are some who think the quality could be improved. In Sitka, a pair of entrepreneurs is betting $2 million that they can deliver a better Bristol Bay sockeye. Meet Northline Seafoods. Listen now

Soldier from Wasilla dies of wounds suffered in Afghanistan; As North Korean ICBM test proves successful, the Alaskan response is fairly mild; PFD cut affects some Alaskans more than others; Private contractors pitch proposals to manage several Delta Junction state parks; Interior wolf control program to end; As Enstar prepares to raise rates, electric utilities want a cut; The challenges of being the only woman on a pipeline worker crew; Seward statue unveiled in front of Alaska Capitol Listen now

A statue of the U.S. statesman behind Alaska’s 1867 purchase from Russia now stands in front of Alaska’s Capitol building. Listen now

The 2017 Mount Marathon race in Seward is over and a familiar champion has taken first in the women's race. Listen now