A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision will likely have major impacts for Alaska. Plus, Southeast tribes argue they deserve a say when Canadian mines impact Alaska's fisheries. Plus, an Anchorage break dancer hopes the Olympics will boost its popularity in Alaska.
New leadership is coming to the Alaska Federation of Natives. Plus, a Palmer mom loses thousands to phone scammers impersonating local police. And, king salmon caught by test fishing boats go to local elders in Dillingham.
A state Supreme Court ruling is likely not the end of the line for litigation on home school allotments. Plus, Denali Park remains closed, despite progress on a fire near its entrance. And, a grocery store employee in Kenai celebrates 50 years on the job.
A wildfire closes most of Denali National Park and Preserve during the busiest tourism week of the year. Plus, amid the Cook Inlet gas shortage, many Alaskans turn to solar energy. And, the Army Corps of Engineers studies permafrost from a tunnel near Fairbanks.
The state's industrial development agency pushes back after President Biden blocks the Ambler Road. Plus, the federal food stamp program fines Alaska millions of dollars for payment errors. And, Anchorage's outgoing budget director sounds the alarm on the city's accounting issues.
The debate over correspondence school allotments paid to private schools lands in the state Supreme Court. Plus, some Interior residents are told to evacuate their homes due to wildfire danger. And, an artist's photos from a now uninhabited Bering Sea island reemerge after 70 years.
Chugach Alaska Corporation says a proposed land exchange in Prince William Sound would right an old wrong. Plus, Gov. Mike Dunleavy talks energy policy in Fairbanks. And, Kodiak welcomes drag performers as part of their Pride month celebration.
Hot, dry weather leads to more wildfires and a dense smoke advisory in the Interior. Plus, Anchorage's next mayor changes course and taps a homegrown cop to be the city's police chief. And, an Anchorage swimmer becomes the first Alaskan to complete the triple crown of open-water swimming.
Proponents of ranked-choice voting defend the measure in court. Plus, lightning and hot temperatures increase wildfire activity across the state. And, baseball Hall of Famer Dave Winfield is honored with a statue in Fairbanks.
Southwest tribes continue their fight against the Donlin gold mine, while supporters express confidence in the project. Plus, for the third time, a group of Sitkans is aiming to limit cruise ship tourism. And, maintenance crews deal with the impact of major weather events on Southeast hiking trails.
A high-ranking military officer was one of the two men killed in a Tuesday plane crash on the Kenai Peninsula. Plus, Angoon prepares to launch a hydro-electric project 40 years in the making. And, harvest projections are looking good for the chum fishery in Kotzebue Sound.
Alaskans' fishy diet means higher standards for wastewater from the EPA. Plus, two men are presumed dead after their plane crashed into a lake on the Kenai Peninsula yesterday. And, the animal shelter in Juneau is overrun with sick kittens.
Firefighters manage a wildfire burning in the Interior. Plus, a string of recent workplace deaths on the North Slope leads to questions. And, a master craftsman travels to Sitka to help repair a 125-year-old church.
A new group forms to support Congresswoman Mary Peltola's reelection bid as Trump endorses one of her challengers. Plus, federal funding will help Southeast residents heat their homes with energy-efficient heat pumps. And, Japanese climbers notch an impressive first on Denali after their gear was stolen.
Trawlers say they're fishing legally, despite concerns from nearby residents. Plus, just one company bids for Cook Inlet oil and gas leases. And, a new book about legendary snowboarder Craig Kelly looks at his life and death.
Researchers study why salmon are showing up farther north in the Arctic. Plus, farmers welcome early-season precipitation to the Interior. And, a romance-themed bookstore opens in Anchorage as part of a nationwide trend.
Environmentalists say the federal government should reconsider the authorization of the Trans Alaska Pipeline. Plus, the family of an Anchorage man shot and killed by police asks to privately view the body cam footage. And, scientists use artificial intelligence to help track the resurgence of sea otters in Cook Inlet.
Fisheries managers hope a long-term closure will help return king salmon to the Yukon River. Plus, Fairbanks adds an Indigenous voice to the school board. And, a climatologist explains why Juneau rain is so common, but not thunderstorms.
Moving King Salmon to the endangered species list could impact fisheries all over Alaska's coast. Plus, a lawsuit seeks to restore fishing rights for Alaskans on the state's only Native reservation. And, Kodiak residents rescue a sea lion tangled in plastic.
An Alaskan files a class action lawsuit against the state over long delays in approving Medicaid applications. Plus, Wildlife Refuge managers hope to protect permafrost in the Yukon Flats from wildfires. And, Celebration's youngest participants take center stage in the toddler regalia review.
Federal regulators say Alaska needs tougher limits on pollutants allowed to enter waterways. Plus, businesses in Downtown Anchorage say the city's struggles with homelessness have hurt their bottom line. And, Alaska's remoteness means a cyberattack on its infrastructure could cause big problems.
The Alaska gasline announces a step forward. But the project still faces significant hurdles and skepticism. Plus, researchers work to improve glacial flood forecasts in Juneau. And, students on the Robotics team in Bethel translate the lyrics from Yup'ik dances into English.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski shares her nuanced stance on abortion rights. Plus, Anchorage's famed white raven flies south for the summer. And, the Army's newest and largest child care center opens on Fort Wainwright.
Young Alaskans sue the state to stop the Alaska gasline project. Plus, facing a financial crisis, Juneau's hospital considers cutting some programs. And, high schoolers on the Kenai Peninsula learn about law enforcement during a summer boot camp.
The ACLU says the state is violating prisoners' constitutional rights on legal matters. Plus, cruise companies and the city of Juneau agree to a cap on passengers, hoping to avoid a legal battle. And, six canoes land in Petersburg, on a long journey to Juneau for Celebration.
Alaska's legal community is still working to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, a rural needle exchange reduces risk for people who aren't ready to quit. And, the final graduating class of Thunder Mountain High School in Juneau receives their diplomas.
A proposed gas pipeline to the Donlin gold mine could increase utility rates in Southcentral. Plus, rangers attempt to rescue climbers stranded on Denali. And, Southeast communities study a less expensive way to dispose of their garbage.
A bill aimed at attracting teachers to Alaska is waiting on a signature from the governor. Plus, could wooly mammoths once again stomp around Alaska? And, an Army veteran wounded in Afghanistan receives a home in Fairbanks.
Prosecutors reveal new information during sentencing for a high profile triple murder. Also, a Juneau inventor wants to harness tidal energy.
The state is setting up a new "green bank" to help fund renewable projects. Plus, the Anchorage Assembly launches an investigation following leaked text messages from a homeless service provider. And, a Coast Guard helicopter pilot from Sitka competes on the TV game show Jeopardy!
