Assembly Okay’s Transfer of Rumrunner’s Liquor License
The Anchorage Assembly, last night (Tuesday 12/18), approved a resolution allowing sale of the liquor license belonging to Rumrunner's Old Towne Bar & Grill, which closed Sunday, to an Anchorage restaurateur.
State receives $56 million in federal relief for 2016 pink salmon season disaster
On Wednesday, the state learned how much of $200 million in federal funds will go to recovery from the 2016 pink salmon season disaster in the Gulf of Alaska. Listen now
Capital budget vetoes to hit homelessness, addiction treatment
In Anchorage, there are worries that vetoes to addiction treatment facilities and a homeless assistance program could exacerbate a problem that's already worsening.
ACMP Initiative Sponsors Frustrated By Delays
Sponsors of a citizens’ initiative to re-establish the Alaska Coastal Management Program are frustrated by the Parnell Administration’s apparent foot dragging.
‘Super Committee’ Proceedings Remain A Mystery
The 12-members of Congress charged with coming up with a way to carve $1.2 trillion from the deficit have been meeting for weeks – but just what they’ve been up to is a mystery. They’re not talking much about what happens in their closed-door sessions.
APD Releases Use-Of-Force Policy
After two years of high profile officer-involved shootings, the Anchorage Police Department has made their use-of-force policy public. Police Chief Mark Mew made the announcement last night, (Thursday 2/13) during a community forum at Clark Middle School in the Mountain View Neighborhood.
Obama brought attention to threatened Arctic villages, but little funding so far
It’s been more than a year since President Barack Obama visited Alaska and became the first sitting president to travel above the Arctic Circle. The trip was designed to draw attention to climate change in the lead up to last year’s international conference in Paris. And the president went out of his way to highlight Alaska villages threatened by rapid erosion. But as Obama prepares to leave office, most of those villages find themselves no closer to a solution. Listen Now
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy picks Juneau man as new budget director
Juneau resident Neil Steininger started Tuesday, just in time for the first day of the legislative session.
Lt. Governor Treadwell Gavels in House, Senate Sessions
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
This year’s legislature got underway Tuesday in Juneau, as Lieutenant Governor Mead Treadwell gaveled in the House of...
Fire Island Wind Project, Chugach Electric Agreement Facing Tough Opposition
This week, the power purchase agreement between Chugach Electric Association and the Fire Island Wind Project has come before the Regulatory Commission of Alaska for its needed approval.
DeVos opponents press Sullivan
Parents and activists who don’t want to see Betsy DeVos confirmed as U.S. Education secretary are hitting the streets and the phone lines, around the country and in Alaska. Listen now
Effort to Ban Cell Phones While Driving Comes to Halt
Associated Press
An effort to ban cell phone use while driving has been brought to a screeching halt.
The House Judiciary Committee on Friday killed...
Wintergreens prepares to open the first marijuana lounge in Haines
Alaska is poised to become the first state to regulate cannabis cafes. The state’s Marijuana Control Board is now accepting applications for onsite consumption. That’s despite uncertainty stemming from recent board appointees by Governor Mike Dunleavy’s administration.
Alaskans Mourn Katie John
A Memorial Service was held Wednesday at the Anchorage Baptist Temple for Ahtna Athabascan elder Katie John, who worked to secure Alaska Native subsistence fishing rights in Alaska.
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Senate Includes Oil Tax Accounting Computer System in Budget
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
The Senate has included $35 million in the capital budget for a computer system to better manage state...
Glennallen man selected to lead Denali Commission
The U.S. secretary of Commerce has appointed Jason Hoke of Glennallen to be the commission’s federal co-chair.
Senators Seek Extension of Secure Rural Schools Program
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators wants to extend the expiring Secure Rural Schools program for another five years.
LISTEN: Homelessness services are working to keep Alaskans sheltered as statewide cold snap continues
The recent, severe cold weather has turned difficult conditions into life threatening ones. How are shelter managers and others who work to end homelessness grappling with extreme need for those who are most vulnerable during this extended cold snap?
Murkowski’s statements on impeachment cut both ways
Sen. Lisa Murkowski is showing her independent streak as she discusses the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.
Effort to Repeal ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ Falters in Senate
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
Senate Democrats lost their attempt today to take up a major military bill that includes allowing the repeal...