Trump administration approves Conoco’s Willow project in National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska
Interior Secretary David Bernhardt signed the record of decision for the Willow project on Monday, earning praise from Alaska's Republican Congressional delegation and governor, and condemnation from environmental groups.
Neighbors shaken but unhurt after 4-year-old fires AK-47 in Sitka
Sitka police are investigating a near-tragedy that occurred over the weekend when a small child playing with a high-powered rifle fired shots into his trailer court. No one was injured in the incident, but police say it was a very close call.
Will full PFDs spell problems for Permanent Fund’s future?
Legislative candidates have divergent ideas about how to pay dividends from the Permanent Fund while maintaining state services.
In a quest for cheaper energy, Kake turns to biomass heating
After looking through available renewable energy sources like solar and wind, the village of Kake turned to a resource that is readily available on the Southeast panhandle: wood.
Mother of all jökulhlaups reported in Southeast Alaska
Scientists believe a massive glacial dam release - or jökulhlaup - recently occurred in Southeast Alaska.
Alaska records another 348 coronavirus infections on Monday
About 45% of the cases are tied to Anchorage.
Black teacher sues North Slope district for not addressing students’ racist threats in Nuiqsut
The lawsuit alleges students threatened the teacher using racist language and symbols, but were never disciplined.
180 Chevak residents have been newly infected with COVID-19. What happened?
Last week, the village has announced over 180 new cases of COVID-19, about 20% of the population.
Anchorage Assembly weighs how to fill the mayor’s seat
On Friday evening, less than two weeks after Mayor Ethan Berkowitz resigned due to a scandal, Austin Quinn-Davidson was sworn in as the acting mayor of Anchorage. Now, the Anchorage Assembly is turning to decide how to permanently fill the mayor’s seat.
In tele-rally, Trump calls on Alaska ‘patriots’ to vote Young, Sullivan
In his remarks, Trump called Young and Sullivan “two very special people” and asked “every patriot in Alaska” to get out and vote for them.
Officials appeal to Alaskans for help as state reports 526 COVID-19 cases Sunday
It's the second straight day of record shattering case counts.
Murkowski says she will vote yes to confirm new Supreme Court justice
On Friday, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski voted with Democrats against proceeding toward a vote on President Trump’s latest nominee to the Supreme Court.
Debate for the State 2020 – U.S. House and Senate
https://youtu.be/ZzNCfp4XCLU
The U.S. House Debate between Rep. Don Young and Alyse Galvin happened at Alaska Public Media on Thursday Oct. 22, 2020.
https://youtu.be/GFl-oFc44YM
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State vaccine task force plans include ‘backup plans for our backup plans’
In one possible scenario, vaccines would need to be kept at -70 degrees as they are shipped around Alaska, where 80% of communities are off the road system.
Friends mourn Jack Roderick, who helped build Anchorage government
Roderick packed what seems like three different lives into his 94 years: military service, college football, truck driving, a law practice, the Peace Corps in India, publishing an oil industry newsletter and serving as mayor of the Greater Anchorage Area Borough.
Galvin, Young accuse each of other of lying during debate
The debate between the candidates for Alaska’s sole seat in Congress became contentious Thursday, with challenger Alyse Galvin saying she’s tired of U.S. Rep. Don Young misrepresenting her position on issues.
Austin Quinn-Davidson, a relative newcomer, sworn in as Anchorage mayor
Quinn-Davidson, a lawyer by training, says she'll work to regain trust in the city government while continuing to help residents get through the difficulties of the coronavirus pandemic.
Campaign to unseat Alaska Supreme Court justice gets $10K donation from Outside
A group of conservative and religious leaders is asking Alaskans to vote “no” on retaining Alaska Supreme Court Justice Susan Carney. Campaign finance donations show that
Anchorage man shares love for local take-out in viral video reviews
Justin Williams has amassed nearly 1500 followers in a few months with his upbeat, honest video restaurant reviews.
Due to national shortage, health workers in Western Alaska are forced to reuse gloves
Workers are wearing the same gloves for up to six patients and sanitizing the gloves with alcohol-based hand sanitizer between patients.