Report Shows Growing Arctic Militarization
Tuesday, a think tank issued a wake-up call about growing militarization of the Arctic. The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions released a report on the security implications of an Arctic Ocean with less sea ice. The report documents a dramatic increase in policy actions by Arctic nations, many of them military.
After Harvest, Sitka Tribe Renews Herring Concerns
This year’s lower-than-expected herring harvest has renewed calls from the Sitka Tribe of Alaska to change the fishery.
Aircraft Support Aplenty For Alaska Wildfire Crews
The start of wildfire season has mangers assessing resources to battle blazes across the west this summer. There’s serious concern about air tanker support in the Lower 48, but the aircraft shortage is not an issue in Alaska.
Smooth Sailing Ahead For Captain Of The Tusty
For the last 15 years Robert Crowley has been a kind of year-round Santa Claus to the Southcentral and Western Alaska ports that have relied on him as captain of the ferry Tustumena. After 36 years with the Alaska Marine Highway System, Crowley is retiring.
Homer Couple Rescues Florida Couple On Hawaiian Volcano
When a Florida couple found themselves in a desperate situation after a bicycle ride up a Hawaiian volcano turned bad in a hurry – the last thing they probably expected was to be rescued by a couple from Homer, Alaska. But, that’s exactly what happened.
Parnell Picks Hughes For Gatto’s Seat
Gov. Sean Parnell has chosen Shelley Hughes to serve the remainder of the late-Rep. Carl Gatto's term. Parnell announced the pick at a Tuesday afternoon news conference in Palmer.
Introducing Tundra Dialogues
Tundra Dialogues is a new interactive blogging site, hosted by Evon Peter. The project will host conversations on personal, cultural, and spiritual growth. The vision is to inspire and inform positive change in the lives of individuals, families, communities, and the world.
All people from any spiritual, cultural, and personal background are welcome to join the dialogues.
Learn more. 
Alaska State House Adjourns
The Alaska House is following the Senate's lead by adjourning from the special session and leaving an in-state gas pipeline bill unresolved.
Finance Committee Meets To Address High Energy Costs
The state Senate’s Finance Committee held a special meeting late last week to take another look at what can be done to address the high energy costs in Alaska.
Manley Hot Springs Conditions Improving After Flooding
Conditions are improving at Manley Hot Springs after ice jams on the Tanana River caused flooding over the weekend.
Advocates Speak At ‘Indigenous Women’s Environmental And Reproductive Health Symposium’
Health advocates for Alaska Native women and children spoke out today in Anchorage, as part of this year’s Indigenous Women’s Environmental and Reproductive Health Symposium. Andrea Carmen, who heads the international Indian Treaty Council, said the women’s symposium targeted human rights, especially in light of the effects of pollutants on women.
Subsistence Rights Top Concerns At UN Hearings
The Women’s Symposium coincided with a visit to Alaska by a UN official who held hearings in Anchorage and Chickaloon this weekend to assess the human rights of Alaska Natives. This is the first time the UN is formally investigating the U.S. treatment of Alaska Natives. The right to subsistence resources topped the list of concerns.
Fairbanks Man Fine After Bear Attack On Kodiak Island
A 48-year-old Fairbanks man hunting on Kodiak Island got a lot closer to a brown bear than he planned on Saturday. Rodd Moretz was attacked by one bear after he had just shot a different bear and was approaching the spot where it fell. Fish and Game bear expert Larry Van Daele said it was a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
USGS Mapping Going Digital
For many Alaskans, any vacation planning starts with clearing room on the kitchen table and unrolling a map. Many of these maps have been made by the United States Geological Survey. Now USGS is carrying out its first nationwide mapping effort for the digital age, and Alaska is about to have its very own close up.
Chena Hot Springs Resort Hoping To Expand
The owners of Chena Hot Springs Resort last week sent an offer to the Borough to buy more than 4000 acres of land surrounding the resort, tripling the acreage the Borough had originally planned to sell. As KUAC’s Emily Schwing reports, there are concerns about how the sale might affect access to surrounding public land.
APD Calls on Public to Help Find Missing Airman, Clinton Reeves
Authorities are asking for help to find a missing airman. They're calling on the public to aid their investigation. KSKA's Daysha Eaton has more.
Endowment Fund Created in Comeau’s Name
The Alaska Community Foundation has established an endowment fund in honor of Anchorage School District Superintendent, Carol Comeau. Comeau is retiring after nearly 40 years with the ASD. As KSKA's Daysha Eaton reports, the fund will help provide grants for projects that will directly impact students.
House Pondering Next Step After Senate Adjourns
Members of the State House Republican led caucus are deciding their next step after the Senate abruptly adjourned from the special session Thursday.
Redistricting Map Heads Back To The Supreme Court
For the second time, Alaska’s voting district map is headed to the state Supreme Court. A week ago, a Superior Court judge rejected the state Redistricting Board’s amended version of the map, but earlier this week, the Board decided to appeal the lower court decision.