Abbey Collins, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
Udder surprise: Loose cow startles Anchorage cyclists
Cyclists were perplexed when a bovine creature turned up on a popular Anchorage bike trail. Listen now
Open enrollment for individual health insurance begins Nov. 1
For the second year in a row, Alaska residents will see cheaper monthly rates. But, insurance rates remain high, compared to most other states in the country. Listen now
Anchorage Archdiocese addressing possible sexual abuse with independent review
The Catholic Archdiocese in Anchorage announced Wednesday it will take a close look at possible sexual abuse within the church. Listen now
New report compares Alaska’s recession to other energy-dependent states
While recessions in other energy-dependent states have come and gone, Alaska’s economy has yet to recover. Listen now
Apology from Gov. Walker over historical trauma highlights day one of annual AFN convention
The first day of the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention in Anchorage saw protests and a high-level apology. Listen now
Canadian company to purchase Alyeska Resort
Girdwood’s Alyeska Resort is set to be sold. Listen now
Assessing the state of Alaska’s recession
Alaska’s economy has been in recession for three years now. But 2019 may be a turning point. Listen now
Keeping bears and people separate at Haines’ Chilkoot River
Like much of Alaska, the mountains and woods around Haines are home to many bears. For the most part, people try to avoid them. But there’s one spot where people seek them out. Listen now
Klukwan man survives two days lost in woods after losing way while berry picking
On Friday, a Klukwan resident set out to pick blueberries in the Upper Chilkat Valley. When he didn’t return, an extensive search began. After two days alone in the woods, he was found alive and well. Listen now
Alaska House candidate Hart asks voters not to consider him
A Haines candidate for Alaska House District 33 is asking the public not to vote for him. Listen now
The squid or the whale? Reported giant squid in Lynn Canal actually decomposing whale
On Tuesday morning, a fisherman called the U.S. Coast Guard to report a giant squid on the West side of Lynn Canal, near St. James Bay. Listen now
In Haines, remote court proceedings frustrate law enforcement
The Alaska Court System is one of many agencies impacted by state budget cuts. For rural communities like Haines, where residents are already separated from some court services, the impacts of a shrinking budget are compounding existing frustrations. Listen now
University Regents advance Chilkat Valley timber sale in 9-1 vote
The University of Alaska is moving forward with a controversial Haines-area timber sale. Listen now
UA Regents defer consideration of Haines timber sale plan
The University of Alaska Board of Regents is delaying a decision on whether to approve the plan for a Chilkat Valley timber sale. Listen now
Rock strike suspends White Pass train service in Skagway
White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad suspended service after a rock struck a bridge about seven miles up the railroad track from town. Listen now
Late bill amendment allows distillery cocktails to continue
The Alaska Legislature gave distilleries the green light to continue serving cocktails last week. Listen now
49 Voices: Bruce Schindler of Skagway
This week we're hearing from Bruce Schindler from Skagway. Schindler moved to Alaska in the 90s and is a mammoth ivory carver. Listen now
Haines School Board re-names high school gym
The Haines Borough School Board renamed the high school gym. The facility, known for decades as the Karl Ward Gymnasium, will now be called the Haines High School Gymnasium. Listen now
Skagway residents sell barbecue sandwiches in fundraising effort for Florida shooting victims
Last week, 17 people, including students and staff, were killed in a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Many others were injured. Thousands of miles away, in Skagway, Alaska, one family wanted to help those affected. Listen now
New state rules prohibit cocktails at Alaska distilleries
On Tuesday, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board adopted new regulations banning distilleries from serving cocktails – at least in the traditional sense.