US Army Alaska Hosts Listening Session Before Potential Military Cuts
On Friday, the leaders of U.S. Army Alaska held a listening session in a classroom at the UAA Fine Arts building. They listened to those who feared the effects of the military's 2011 Budget Control...
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Bethel Native Sets 3 Powerlifting Records
A Bethel native has set three American powerlifting records. Natalie Hanson set the records at the Alaska State Championships for Power Lifting, which was held in Anchorage. KYUK reports...
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Tustumena State Ferry Will Be Out of Service until July
A state ferry will be out of commission longer than expected. KMXT reports (http://is.gd/gs0IZz) the Tustumena won't be back in service until July. The Tustumena is in the shipyard for capital...
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Fairbanks Four: Eugene Vent to Get New Hearing
A Fairbanks man convicted of killing a 15-year-old boy over 15 years ago will get a chance to argue that he deserves a new trial. Last fall, the Alaska Court of Appeals ruled that a lower court had...
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No Immediate Threat after Kids Find Suitcase with Wires in Midtown
Anchorage police say there was no immediate threat after three kids found a suitcase with a keyboard and wires Saturday afternoon in Midtown.According police spokesperson Dani Myren, the kids found a...
View ArticleNational Study Shows Gap Between Cost of Renting and Housing Wages
Numbers from a new national study show the challenges of being able to afford housing in Alaska. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, the average wage for Alaskans who rent doesn't...
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Thousands Lace Up Their Shoes for Heart Run
An estimated 5,000 people hit the pavement Saturday morning in a 5k run or walk for the 35th annual Alaska Heart Run. "Right now, we're at $230,000 and counting" said Heart Run Director Lisa Sauder....
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Ex-Alaska GOP Chair Ken Stout Getting Hospice Care
Former Alaska Republican Party chairman Ken Stout is receiving hospice care. One of his daughters, Iditarod musher DeeDee Jonrowe, said in a statement Saturday that her father was diagnosed with a...
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Top Students from Juneau, Ketchikan, North Pole, Fairbanks, and Anchorage...
On Friday, automotive minds from across the state tested their skills at the University of Alaska Anchorage in the Auto Skills Challenge.The top students from Juneau, Ketchikan, North Pole, Fairbanks,...
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Juneau Grand Jury Indicts 3 Men
A Juneau grand jury has indicted a 51-year-old Haines man on felony weapons and assault charges. The Juneau Empire (http://bit.ly/11OdT55) reports the grand jury Friday indicted Nicholas C. Degtoff....
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Semi Damages Fuel Pumps at Fairbanks Gas Station
A driver of a semi-tractor seeking gasoline drove into a set of fuel pumps at a Fairbanks gas station but no fuel was spilled. Fairbanks Police Department Lt. Dan Welborn tells the Fairbanks Daily...
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Juneau Teacher Talks Reach Impasse
The Juneau School District will and the public school teachers union will invite a mediator to help settle contract negotiations. KINY-AM (http://bit.ly/WBe2Xg) reports an impasse was declared in...
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Alaska Veterans Organization for Women Hold Annual Fundraiser
The Alaska Veterans Organization for Women held its annual fundraiser Saturday evening at Middle Way Café.The organization's goal is to provide support services for Alaska's nearly 8,500 female...
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Ester Man Charged with Wasting Moose Shot to Protect Dog
A man who shot a moose in his yard south of Fairbanks is facing a charge of wasting the meat. Alaska State Troopers spokeswoman Megan Peters tells KUAC-FM (http://bit.ly/14D9tSz) that Michael...
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Summit Encourages Movement to Preserve Alaska Native Languages
It's an attempt to preserve Alaska's traditional languages by sparking renewed interest. A two-day language summit took place on Friday and Saturday at the Alaskan Native Heritage Center in Anchorage....
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Small Wildfire Burns on Kodiak near Womens Bay
On Saturday evening, several fire crews monitored a small wildfire on Kodiak near Womens Bay.The wildfire burned roughly an acre of land near Salonie Creek. According to Troy Brevik with the Coast...
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Repeal Campaign for Oil Tax Bill Officially Underway
Even as some lawmakers have barely had time to unpack their bags after returning from Juneau, a group of Alaskans are trying to repeal a piece of legislation passed on the final day of the 90 day...
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Ketchikan Seeks Borough Money for 911 Call Service
The Ketchikan city manager is threatening to cut off 911 calls from outside the city unless borough residents pick up more of the tab to operate the dispatch center. Ketchikan city manager Karl...
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Kenai Peninsula Growers Discuss Single Farmers Market
Farmers and gardeners on the Kenai Peninsula say they may plan a centrally located farmers market. They're eyeing the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank as a possible location. Food Bank donor coordinator...
View ArticleNew Weirs Equals More Accurate King Salmon Numbers
While many are making summer plans, this is the time of the year when work ramps up for Alaska's Department of Fish and Game. The department received funding from the Alaska Energy Authority to build...
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