Several energy bills passed by the Legislature this year await the governor's signature. Plus, Congresswoman Mary Peltola files a pair of bills aimed at curtailing salmon bycatch. And, Kasaan residents build traditional canoes ahead of an Indigenous gathering in Southeast.
Anchorage officials and residents say homeless camps are bigger and more numerous than ever before. Plus, a Homer man is killed by a cow moose with calves. And, a fundraiser aims to spread awareness about available resources for developmentally disabled Alaskans.
He's often at the center of Alaska's changing political landscape, but who is Scott Kendall? Plus, thousands of Alaskans are waiting to have their Medicaid applications approved. And, Klawock residents hope that a new port will bring more cruise tourists.
A bill addressing missing and murdered Indigenous people passed in the final days of the legislative session. Plus, an Alaska smokejumper talks about his job, as wildfire season picks up. And, Anchorage's longest-serving teacher is retiring after a half century in the classroom.
Lawmakers pass a budget and gavel out of the 33rd Legislative session. Plus, Anchorage Police are under scrutiny for killing a man after security footage is released from a nearby neighbor. And, a longtime sea ice monitoring project helps Utqiagvik whalers adapt to climate change.
State lawmakers are set to vote on energy legislation in the final hours of the session. Plus, early Anchorage election results show a sizable lead for Suzanne LaFrance. And, friends, family and coworkers surprise a Petersburg firefighter with a statewide award.
Legislators are poised to vote on a $1,650 Permanent Fund Dividend for this year. Plus, an art class for incarcerated women provides a creative and therapeutic outlet. And, a Fairbanks statue honors one big-league Hall of Famer's legendary home run.
Homeschool families remain in limbo after a court decision on correspondence allotments. Plus, the village of Kwethluk was among the hardest-hit by this spring's breakup flooding on the Kuskokwim River. And, Ketchikan residents protest the installation of totem poles built by a man from Minnesota who is not Indigenous.
Lawmakers are hesitant to support cutting royalties to boost production in Cook Inlet. Plus, Flooding along the Kuskokwim River prompts a disaster declaration. And, troopers honor a Dutch Harbor Wildlife Trooper who died unexpectedly last year.
Communities along the Kuskokwim River deal with significant flooding caused by ice jams. Plus, a group asks a judge to intervene to force the state to speed up processing for food stamp benefits. And, high school students in Petersburg get a dose of reality at a financial fair.
Breakup flooding on the Kuskokwim River has inundated area communities. Plus, Valerie Davidson is out as CEO of one of the nation's largest tribal health organizations. And, an Anchorage neighborhood at high risk for wildfires prepares for the upcoming fire season.
The state launches a campaign to combat fentanyl overdoses. Plus, legislators reject one of Gov. Dunleavy's nominees to the state board of education. And, Juneau residents share close encounters with a curious killer whale.
A bill in the state Senate would fix correspondence school allotments by going back to the old system. Plus, Fairbanks voters head to the polls to determine if the borough can collect additional taxes for schools. And, after COVID canceled high school graduation events, college graduates get their first chance at an in-person ceremony.
The court decision that ruled some correspondence allotments unconstitutional is on hold — for now. Plus, fisheries managers will limit salmon fishing in federal waters of the Yukon River to federally qualified subsistence users. And, how the rapid expansion of car washes nationwide fits with ‘the Netflix model.’
The state Senate's version of the operating budget has a smaller Permanent Fund Dividend than what the House included. Plus, Anchorage residents share their thoughts about the upcoming mayoral runoff election. And, Indigenous dancers in Juneau don Ravenstail robes for the first time in decades.
Congresswoman Peltola threads a needle between supporting energy production or salmon. Plus, as more refugees are coming to Alaska, the state holds its first resettlement conference. And, the first Alaska Native Columbia University engineering graduate wants to help back at home.
A family in Utqiagvik celebrates their teenage son landing his first bowhead whale. Plus, Senators introduce a wide-ranging crime bill that would stiffen penalties for opioid dealers. And, Girl Scouts in Kenai invent a method for wildfire prevention.
The Alaska Senate passed a pension bill weeks ago, but it's stuck in limbo in the House. Plus, the climbing community mourns the loss of a pioneer of LGBTQ+ mountaineering. And, fans of Native Youth Olympics cheer their way for competitors.
Lawmakers are skeptical of a social media ban for children under 14 passed by the Alaska House. Plus, Native boarding school survivors share stories of their trauma. And, students in Nikiski put on a production of the jukebox musical Mamma Mia.
The number of Alaskans dying from opioid overdose is accelerating faster than anywhere in the country. Plus, a planned graphite mine draws environmental concerns from Nome residents. And, tribes in Southeast plan to open an Indigenous language and culture immersion school.
Opponents of a proposed gold mine in Western Alaska sound off about Congresswoman Peltola's flip to supporting it. Plus, lawmakers ask for time to correct a correspondence school provision ruled unconstitutional. And, school district administrators react to the release of statewide testing data.
As Russia and China look to the Arctic, the military focuses on training its Special Operations forces in Alaska. Plus, two people are presumed dead after a cargo plane crashed after take off near Fairbanks. And, Ketchikan students learn about performing arts through an Indigenous lens.
Nick Begich says he'd drop out of the race for congress if he doesn't lead the primary, but not all candidates agree with his strategy. Plus, lawmakers consider changing residency requirements for hunting and fishing licenses. And, students from Nunam Iqua continue their dominance of the Yup'ik spelling bee.
Sen. Sullivan rips the Biden administration on a pair of decisions protecting land in the Arctic from resource extraction. Plus, fisheries managers consider the impacts of the Bering Sea Pollock fleet's chum salmon bycatch. And, Spencer Woods of Shungnak wrestles for a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team.
Alaska's Senators blast decisions expected from the Biden administration to block resource development in the Arctic. Plus, lawmakers contemplate how to correct a correspondence school provision recently ruled unconstitutional. And, the state plans to allow tribal police to enforce some laws in part of the Mat-Su.
Gov. Dunleavy's preferred Permanent Fund Dividend is larger than what's in the state Senate's budget. Plus, plants and animals that Alaskans harvest for food are becoming more contaminated by mircoplastics.
The Army Corps of Engineers upholds its decision halting the Pebble Mine but advocates say they'll continue to fight. Plus, Gov. Dunleavy defends a correspondence school allotment program deemed unconstitutional by a recent court decision. And, a Sitka biologist spots a species of whale rarely seen so far south.
Lawmakers react to a judge's ruling that Alaska's correspondence allotment system for students is unconstitutional. Plus, fewer Alaska children are tested for lead exposure than in other parts of the country, prompting increased testing access. And, Alaska tribes prepare to offer Indigenous tourism.
The state House rejects a constitutional amendment on the Permanent Fund Dividend. Plus, a former Alaska village public safety officer was arrested in Texas after fleeing child sex assault charges. And, mothers from Newtok share the difficulties of relocating their entire community due to climate change.
An operating budget passed by the house draws criticism. Plus, Alaskans and Canadians along the Yukon River continue working to revive dwindling king salmon runs. And, Juneau's fascination with Fast Food doesn't make the businesses any more lucrative.
