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Mud and debris covered the road at milepost 23 on the Haines Highway on Sunday. (Photo by Lynn Cambpell)

Seismologist says earthquake may have triggered mudslide on the Haines Highway

Heavy rains returned to the region this month, triggering a large mudslide on the Haines Highway last weekend. Now the Alaska Earthquake Center says seismic activity may have also played a role.

By Henry Leasia, KHNS-Haines | October 21, 2018 1:17 pm

New report compares Alaska’s recession to other energy-dependent states

While Alaska’s economy is not out of recession yet, there are some positive signs leading economists to believe it may be nearing the end.

By Abbey Collins, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage | October 20, 2018 9:49 pm

Grand jury indicts Alaska ivory dealer on smuggling charges

Prosecutors say he exported raw, unworked, walrus ivory tusks from Alaska to Indonesia for carving, violating federal law, then smuggled carved ivory back to the United States.

By Associated Press | October 20, 2018 9:41 pm

Alaska Gov. Bill Walker announces Friday, Oct. 19., 2018, that he is suspending his re-election campaign at the Alaska Federation of Natives convention in Anchorage. With Lt. Gov. Valerie Davidson next to him, Walker endorsed Mark Begich.

Gov. Walker says he quit race to boost Democratic rival Begich

Walker, the only independent governor in the country, said Friday he could not win a three-way race and that Alaskans deserve a choice other than Dunleavy.

By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press | October 20, 2018 9:30 pm

The Senate's side of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

What’s the deal with Murkowski’s ‘present’ vote?

The practice, known as “paired voting” dates back to the 19th century. The custom fit with the Senate’s view of itself, as a place where gentlemen wouldn’t want to take unfair advantage.

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | October 20, 2018 10:01 am

After decades of ineligibility, the small island of Diomede is finally included in Essential Air Service

Until 2012, people could only fly to Diomede standby on a mail carrier if there was enough room among the parcels and letters.

By Emily Hofstaedter, KNOM-Nome | October 20, 2018 6:00 am

Singer Vusi Mahlasela, ‘The Voice,’ performs at Hiland Mountain Correctional Center

From a portable stage set up in the middle of the gym floor, he performed for an audience dressed in matching yellow pants and shirts, sometimes pausing to speak about the history of the music or offer words of advice.

By Kirsten Swann, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage | October 20, 2018 5:00 am

Arts & Culture

Through digital storytelling, Bristol Bay students uncover the NN Cannery’s history

The NN Cannery in Naknek was in operation almost continuously from 1895 until 2015. In early October, 19 students at Bristol Bay High School took part in a digital workshop to document stories of the people who worked there.

By Isabelle Ross, KDLG-Dillingham | October 20, 2018 4:04 am

Southeast

Ketchikan on 24/7 diesel power for the foreseeable future

While Friday’s rainfall will help a little, Ketchikan’s ongoing drought means the island’s electricity will continue to be 100-percent diesel generation for the foreseeable future.

By Leila Kheiry, KRBD-Ketchikan | October 19, 2018 7:35 pm

Defending Native women from violence remains hot topic at AFN

For the last few days, the theme of defending Alaska Native women from sexual violence has been more prominent than just about anything else.

By Zachariah Hughes, Alaska Public Media | October 19, 2018 7:33 pm

Southeast

Saxman water system fails

The City of Saxman’s main water tank somehow drained, leaving community members without water when they woke up Friday morning. Saxman is a few miles south of Ketchikan.

By Leila Kheiry, KRBD-Ketchikan | October 19, 2018 7:33 pm

Alaska Gov. Bill Walker, with his family and recently sworn-in Lt. Gov. Valerie Davidson, waves to the audience shortly after announcing he would not seek re-election at the Alaska Federation of Natives convention Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, at the Dena'ina Center in Anchorage.

Election Coverage

Updated: Gov. Walker suspends re-election campaign and backs Begich

There was an audible gasp from the crowd as he made the suspension announcement at the AFN Convention.

By Andrew Kitchenman and David Purdy, KTOO | October 19, 2018 3:05 pm

Apology from Gov. Walker over historical trauma highlights day one of annual AFN convention

Though Walker never overtly focused on the dynamics of his re-election campaign, which currently favor his Republican opponent, he did allude to it briefly.

By Zachariah Hughes, Alaska Public Media | October 19, 2018 9:28 am

Weather

Seward prepares for emergency declaration as flooding continues

City and borough crews along with local contractors have been working overtime to give all of that rainwater somewhere to go

By Shaylon Cochran, KDLL | October 19, 2018 9:20 am

Red Carpet Concert: AK REBEL, ‘Rise’

Trickster Company, Kindred Post and KTOO Public Media presents the 2018 Celebration Sessions featuring AK REBEL.

By Annie Bartholomew | October 19, 2018 5:31 am

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Seismologist says earthquake may have triggered mudslide on the Haines Highway

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New report compares Alaska’s recession to other energy-dependent states

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Grand jury indicts Alaska ivory dealer on smuggling charges

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Gov. Walker says he quit race to boost Democratic rival Begich

What’s the deal with Murkowski’s ‘present’ vote?

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After decades of ineligibility, the small island of Diomede is finally included in Essential Air Service

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Singer Vusi Mahlasela, ‘The Voice,’ performs at Hiland Mountain Correctional Center

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Through digital storytelling, Bristol Bay students uncover the NN Cannery’s history

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Ketchikan on 24/7 diesel power for the foreseeable future

Defending Native women from violence remains hot topic at AFN

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Saxman water system fails

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Updated: Gov. Walker suspends re-election campaign and backs Begich

Apology from Gov. Walker over historical trauma highlights day one of annual AFN convention

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Seward prepares for emergency declaration as flooding continues

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