Alaska's Chief Justice lays out her vision for the judiciary branch in a speech to lawmakers. Plus, trans Alaskans and their families respond to executive orders that threaten their access to healthcare. And, a report aims to show Haines residents where future landslides may occur.
Senator Murkowski says the Trump administration doesn't have the constitutional authority to dismantle agencies Congress created. Plus, lawmakers work to reinstate a pension plan for state employees. And, officials warn Juneau residents about a potential calving event at the Mendenhall Glacier.
Family and friends remember the 10 people who died in the Bering Air crash. Plus, the revival of a liquefied natural gas terminal on the Kenai Peninsula could offer much needed energy relief for residents. And, elementary school athletes in Juneau learn about Indigenous culture through Native Youth Olympics.
Searchers find no survivors on a Bering Air flight that crashed yesterday near Nome. Plus, the Alaska Senate joins the House urging President Trump to keep the name of Alaska's highest peak.
State lawmakers confront a bleak budget picture as they look to fund priorities. Plus, Juneau residents join a nationwide protest against President Trump's executive orders. And, Nome mushers embark on a re-enactment of the serum run that saved lives a century ago.
How federal workforce cuts could impact Alaska's economy and public services. Plus, advocates respond to an increase in immigration and customs enforcement in Anchorage. And, a Sitka High School club invites students of all nationalities to learn more about Filipino culture.
President Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada could have wide-ranging impacts for Alaska. Plus, legislators meet with the Governor's office to negotiate a compromise on education reforms and funding. And, residents in Eagle prepare to pamper the Yukon Quest Alaska mushers.
State lawmakers hear from nonprofit organizations about the uncertainty caused by President Trump's funding freeze. Plus, legislators call for the release of a salary study from Gov. Mike Dunleavy's office. And, Kenai Peninsula residents flock to the Challenger Learning Center for a closer look at a planetary alignment.
Gov. Dunleavy's wide-ranging education bill sets the stage for a clash with legislators over school funding. Plus, Ketchikan considers school consolidations to make up for a looming budget deficit. And, Grammy-award winning musicians tour Southeast Alaska to raise money for Indigenous clan house revitalization.
A freeze on renewable energy spending has Alaska energy projects on hold. Plus, campaign finance regulators fine the leaders of the attempted repeal of ranked-choice voting for egregious violations. And, Nome schools are among seven Alaska school districts piloting a new approach to teaching.
Gov. Dunleavy sets up a battle over education funding during his State of the State address. Plus, local governments react to an unexpected funding hold on federal infrastructure spending. And, researchers study a mysterious muscle condition found in sled dogs.
Alaskans react to a broad federal funding freeze from the Trump administration. Plus, an executive order opens up 28 million acres of protected wilderness for resource development. Plus, the Alaska Board of Education releases a statewide policy that would prohibit cell phones in classrooms.
Lawmakers introduce a bill that would increase state funding to public schools by nearly half a Billion dollars. Plus, school closures across the state have officials asking how schools can keep their students, and their funding. And, a film based and shot in Ketchikan will appear at a film festival later this year.
Lawmakers introduce a bill that would increase state funding to public schools by nearly half a Billion dollars. Plus, school closures across the state have officials asking how schools can keep their students, and their funding. And, a film based and shot in Ketchikan will appear at a film festival later this year.
A conservation group plans to fight Trump's executive order aimed at rolling back protections in the Tongass National Forest. Plus, the Eklutna tribe opens a controversial casino on tribal land north of Anchorage. And, a Southeast newspaper owner aims to support other small news agencies across Alaska.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski opposes President Trump's pardons of convicted January 6 rioters. Plus, Gov. Dunleavy praises Trump's executive orders aimed at resource development in the state. Plus, researchers unearth a Dene food cache in Anchorage nearly a thousand years old.
Alaska's Congressional delegation cheers President Trump's action to boost energy production in the state. Plus, Alaska lawmakers gavel in for the first day of the legislative session. And, Northwest Arctic residents honor Inupiaq healer Della Keats.
Lawmakers call on Gov. Dunleavy to release a study on state worker salaries. Plus, state commissioners grill ENSTAR on its proposed liquefied natural gas import project. And, Students in Anchorage honor Martin Luther King Junior Day with a lesson and a song.
President Biden's administration issues new protections for the national petroleum reserve. Plus, a proposed law would help Alaskans insure their homes for flood damage and some landslides. And, Sitka high schoolers build storage sheds with local lumber.
Election officials rejected more than one thousand absentee ballots from the 2024 election. Plus, last year's near-record number of outdoor deaths has homeless service providers calling for change. And, state transportation officials use federal funds to study how to reduce collisions with wildlife.
Alaska's Senators prepare to vote on Pete Hegseth's confirmation. Plus, lawmakers prefile bills ahead of the legislative session, including a pension plan for state employees. And, a proposed Veterans cemetery in the Interior receives federal funding.
Southcentral residents clean up damage from the weekend's windstorm. Plus, one legislator's bill would revive a state pension system for government employees. And, despite support from the mayor, nearby residents are skeptical of the Eklutna Tribe's plan to build a casino.
Anchorage releases a review of the police department's use of force policies. Plus, the Juneau Assembly rezones public land to increase housing availability.
The Alaska Gasline Development Corporation names the company preparing to take over the Alaska LNG project. Plus, UAF receives funding to harness the potential to develop critical minerals in Alaska. And, two Alaskans recall the time they went birdwatching with former President Jimmy Carter.
Alaska's court system delays rulings for years, even for open-and-shut cases. Plus, a man accused of firing into a Government Hill home is shot by Anchorage Police; their second in 24 hours. And, residents in St. Paul work to protect the abundant marine life around the remote island in the Bering Sea.
Citizen-scientists in the Aleutians play a crucial role in documenting the largest die-off of a single species ever recorded. Plus, sea ice forming later in Kotzebue Sound impacts travel in the Northwest Arctic. And, a Bethel Librarian receives a national award.
The Alaska Gasline Development Corporation says it's close to an agreement to finally build a natural gas pipeline. Plus, President Biden's ban on offshore drilling in some areas draws criticism from Alaska's Congressional delegation. And, Fairbanks skier Kendall Kramer wins a national title at Kincaid Park in Anchorage.
Nick Begich III is sworn in to Congress and votes to retain Mike Johnson as House Speaker. Plus, a task force examining the child care crisis releases final recommendations for the industry. And, President Jimmy Carter's death reminds Alaskans of his lasting impact on the state.
New year, same forecast? A climatologist shares what weather to expect in Southcentral. Plus, educators in Ketchikan are concerned about dwindling resources for students learning English. And, a Skagway couple retires after running a daycare from their home for over three decades.
The disappearance of a Fairbanks man prompts criticism of the local police department. Plus, a decline in caribou populations is a takeaway from this year's Arctic report card. And, despite added publicity, Skagway officials don't want to bump heli-skiing capacity.
