Gov hopefuls who support full PFD aren’t clear how they’d pay for it

It would cost a lot more to pay the full amount under the formula –  $840 million.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | August 20, 2018 9:17 pm

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Environment

Lower-priority contaminated sites remain near Ketchikan

the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation said about 22 contaminated sites still need to be cleaned up in the Ketchikan-Gateway Borough.

By Liam Niemeyer, KRBD-Ketchikan | August 20, 2018 2:55 pm

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Alaska Native Arts & Culture

Kunniak’s Spices brings new flavors to Native dishes

The company’s owner, Kunniak Hopson, moved to Chugiak 11 years ago from Utqiaġvik, which she calls Barrow. When she was growing up, her family always put McCormick’s Salt ‘n Spice on maktak, which is frozen whale blubber and skin. But McCormick’s stopped making it and she had to find an alternative.

By Erin McKinstry, Alaska Public Media | August 20, 2018 8:34 am

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Wildlife

Scientists sunk a rare blue whale skeleton. Now they need money to bring it back up

A set of massive whale bones rests on the bottom of the Newport, Oregon, bay. Scientists from Oregon State University put them there with a plan for a future display on shore. But they’re having trouble finding the money to retrieve the rare blue whale skeleton from beneath the waves.

By Tom Banse, Northwest News Network | August 20, 2018 7:38 am

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Juneau Schools

Spots still available in school district’s expanded Kinder Ready program

The Juneau School District is expanding its preschool programs this school year and enrollment is still open.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | August 20, 2018 6:29 am

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Juneau Schools

From first-timers to veterans, Juneau educators prep for first day of school

School starts Monday in Juneau. While students were making the most of their last few days of freedom, teachers spent most of last week at school, in faculty meetings and finalizing lesson plans.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | August 19, 2018 10:32 pm

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Outdoors

Plans to overhaul Mendenhall Glacier nearly complete

A U.S. Forest Service representative said during a presentation to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce last week that the agency is putting the “finishing touches” on plans to build new facilities and trails at Mendenhall Glacier.

By Associated Press | August 19, 2018 11:54 am

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Alaska Native Arts & Culture

Sealaska Heritage reveals hidden details on century-old Tlingit box drum with infrared scans

A Southeast Alaska cultural center will study a Tlingit bentwood drum that’s more than a hundred years old. By scanning the box drum in infrared, century-old details are returning to the surface.

By Tripp J Crouse, KTOO | August 19, 2018 8:00 am

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Marijuana

Officials OK license for Fairbanks marijuana testing site

The new Fairbanks lab is fully operational, but it will need to get a final inspection in the coming weeks before the Alaska Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office issues the license.

By Associated Press | August 18, 2018 4:12 pm

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Economy

Vigor Alaska announces potential Ketchikan layoffs

Vigor Alaska’s shipyard in Ketchikan is potentially laying off up to 80 local employees this winter, as the company wraps up construction of two Alaska Marine Highway System ferries.

By Leila Kheiry, KRBD-Ketchikan | August 18, 2018 1:29 pm

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State Government

Alaska elections director says state is ready for primary

After some Alaskans had their voter registration addresses changed before Tuesday’s primary, state officials say affected voters can vote a questioned ballot at the polling place based on where they live.

By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press | August 18, 2018 10:36 am

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Juneau

Assembly minority wields influence over October ballot questions

Political machinations have left the Juneau Assembly down to just seven members. That’s empowered a three-member minority to block any actions between now and after the October election.

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | August 17, 2018 7:13 pm

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Kodiak-based district sees challenger to caucus-switching Republican

Most of Alaska’s contested primaries are among Republicans. How moderates like Louise Stutes fare could determine who sets the agenda for the next Legislature.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | August 17, 2018 6:53 pm

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Walker administration doubles down as cyber-security experts warn of China’s threat to Alaska

Governor’s office says there’s no conclusive proof China is spying on Alaska.

By Rashah McChesney, Alaska's Energy Desk | August 17, 2018 5:52 pm

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Arts & Culture

2018 Mayor’s Awards for the Arts recipients honored

The awards “highlight the contributions and achievements made by exceptional people who make Juneau a remarkable place to live.”

By Scott Burton, KTOO | August 17, 2018 5:35 pm

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