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As internet gets faster, Stebbins elders worry about subsistence
From policy makers to Pokeman Go players, high-speed internet is the hot topic in Western Alaska this summer. Salmon drying in Stebbins. (Photo by Emily Russell, KNOM – Nome) The Arctic Broadband...
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49 Voices: Mikey Huff of Anchorage
This week we’re hearing from Mikey Huff in Anchorage. Huff is the co-owner of The Mercantile, a new shop in downtown Anchorage. They specialize in menswear and handmade goods, with an emphasis on local...
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Burglaries up 64% in Juneau last year, trend continues this year
Anytime someone breaks in somewhere to steal or commit a felony, that’s a burglary. It’s a crime of opportunity that can affect anyone, said Juneau police Lt. David Campbell. Listen now Juneau police...
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Bartlett Regional continues effort to build a youth psychiatric treatment...
When residential psychiatric treatment services for youth aren’t available in the state, children are sent out of Alaska. But Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau is trying to change that by building a...
View ArticleLightning strikes light Alaskan fires across the state
A late season fire bust has state and federal response agencies scrambling across the interior. Listen now A few hot dry days paired with over 25 thousand lightning strikes and Alaska is on fire....
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Stedman, nine others, face no election challenges
A fifth of Alaska legislators running for re-election this year face no opposition. That begs the question: Why, in such a politically active state, does anyone run unopposed. Listen now Sen. Bert...
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Having taken zero actions, House ends special session
The House ended its special session Friday, having taken no actions during the five days. Listen now Speaker of the House Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, wields the gavel of the second regular session of the...
View ArticleAlaska News Nightly: Friday, July 15, 2016
Stories are posted on the APRN news page. You can subscribe to APRN’s newsfeeds via email, podcast and RSS. Follow us on Facebook at alaskapublic.org and on Twitter @aprn Listen now Having taken zero...
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AK: The agony and the ecstasy of Pokemon in Alaska
A Drowzee on the road in Juneau, Alaska. (Photo by Rashah McChesney, KTOO) From the Aleutian chain, to the Tongass National Forest, to the base of Denali, Alaska is filled with pocket monsters. Since...
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Firefighters respond to wildfire off of Seward Highway
A 25-acre wildfire began to spread across McHugh Creek about three-quarters of a mile from the Seward Highway south of Anchorage. According to the Department of Forestry, the fire was reported to the...
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State GOP chair: Alaska delegates accept Trump, some with qualms
Alaska’s delegation to the convention — 28 delegates and 24 alternates — are staying at hotels in the suburb of Beachwood. Photo: Liz Ruskin/Alaska Public Media. The Republican National Convention...
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Juneau man’s thoughts drift home after Turkish coup attempt
When members of Turkey’s military tried to seize control of their country last week, Turks living overseas – including in Alaska – weren’t immune to fear and uncertainty. Muzaffer Uyanik works at...
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Canadian firewood stalemate leaves Haines residents out in the cold
Dozens of Haines residents who buy firewood from Canadian company Dimok Timber, will have to look elsewhere for their fuel source this winter. The company, located near Haines Junction, has been asked...
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What happened to all the Chinook Salmon? New research points to potential...
In the 1960s, king salmon were abundant in Alaska, and it stayed that way through the 90s. After the new millennium, though, Chinook numbers fell — and they’ve remained low since. (Wikimedia Commons...
View ArticleFormer YKHC employee pleads guilty to distributing child pornography
A former Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation employee has pled guilty in Anchorage Superior court to distributing child pornography. On Friday, Gene Geisler admitted that he’d “possessed and distributed...
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Walker adds new Oil and Gas advisor position to cabinet
Governor Walker said today he’s created a new cabinet level position in his administration- an Oil and Gas advisor. He appointed John Hendrix to the job, who most recently worked as General Manager for...
View ArticleAPD releases names of officers involved in Home Depot shooting
The Anchorage Police Department has released the names of the officers involved in last week’s fatal shooting. Officers Cole Grigg and Bart Filipowicz both fired on 23-year-old Benjamin Zekovic after...
View ArticleDenali Park re-opens following aggressive bear incident
Denali National Park is re-opening areas that were closed for multiple weeks because of a problem bear. The bear first started charging hikers in late June and was rewarded with a backpack full of food...
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Senate gavels out and ends its special session
Three days after the state House’s adjournment, the Senate has also gaveled out, ending the the latest special session in Juneau. In closing remarks, senators differed over how successful the body was...
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Cruise industry grows, global share shrinks
Alaska’s cruise industry is on track to hit the magic million-passenger mark this year. Listen now Three cruise ships dock in downtown Juneau July 14, at the height of the tourist season. (Photo by Ed...
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