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Sep 09 2019

Alaska communities used to have plenty of fresh water. Then came severe drought.

By Kirsten Swann, Alaska Public Media | Aleutians, Business, Community, Environment, Science & Tech, Southcentral, Southeast, Southwest, Weather

After an unprecedented summer drought drained reservoirs and wells across Alaska, hundreds of people face immediate water shortages — and lingering questions about the future.

By Kirsten Swann, Alaska Public Media | September 9, 2019 11:33 am

Sep 06 2019

Ketchikan leaders ponder consequences of Prince Rupert ferry cancellation

By Eric Stone, KRBD - Ketchikan | Business, Community, Economy, Federal Government, Fisheries, Local Government, Southeast, State Government, Tourism, Transportation

The end of the international ferry service link will mean big changes for people trying to get from Southeast Alaska to the North American road system.

By Eric Stone, KRBD - Ketchikan | September 6, 2019 3:26 pm

Sep 03 2019

Kyle Worl does a back flip during a blanket toss in Juneau on Aug. 29, 2019. (Photo by Zoe Grueskin/KTOO)

Savoonga artists bring blanket toss to Juneau

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | 2 Alaska, A News, Alaska Native Arts & Culture, Arts & Culture, Community, Juneau, Western

The walrus-hide blanket they created will be used for blanket toss competitions in Juneau.

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | September 3, 2019 4:18 pm

Aug 29 2019

Harris Air to end flight service in September

By Claire Stremple, KHNS - Haines | Business, Community, Economy, Southeast, Tourism, Transportation | No Comments

Harris Air is grounding its Sitka-based fleet after 20 years of passenger service. The move leaves some Southeast Alaska communities with only one option for commuter flights.

By Claire Stremple, KHNS - Haines | August 29, 2019 6:50 pm

Aug 29 2019

Nanwalek is rapidly running out of water

By Renee Gross, KBBI - Homer | Alaska Native Government & Policy, Community, Environment, Health, Local Government, Public Safety, Southcentral, Southwest, State Government, Weather

The Kenai Peninsula village declared a water emergency on Tuesday. But a tribal council member says if there’s no significant rainfall this week, they could be completely dry by the weekend.

By Renee Gross, KBBI - Homer | August 29, 2019 3:59 pm

Aug 29 2019

The Glory Hall homeless shelter in downtown Juneau. (Photo by Adelyn Baxter/KTOO)

Glory Hall fields questions and concerns from public over potential move

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Community, Health, Housing, Juneau

The Glory Hall, Juneau’s downtown homeless shelter and soup kitchen, has plans to move to a new location near the city’s airport. That’s if supporters can raise the money it needs for a down payment.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | August 29, 2019 11:10 am

Aug 28 2019

A sign that says, "Road Closures Due to Swan Lake Fire will be hindering freight deliveries. Sorry for any inconvenience."

Swan Lake Fire takes a toll on Homer businesses

By Renee Gross, KBBI - Homer | Business, Community, Economy, Environment, Public Safety, Southcentral, Tourism, Transportation, Weather

The Swan Lake Fire is causing major delays and closures on the Sterling Highway. And that’s having a big impact on local businesses in Homer, from a loss of tourist dollars to delays in goods.

By Renee Gross, KBBI - Homer | August 28, 2019 3:03 pm

Aug 23 2019

A Donlin Gold film crew interviews sub-deacon Eric Morgan Sr. about the Chuathbaluk church renovation paid for by Donlin.

At the moment, Donlin Gold isn’t building a mine. But it is building a church.

By Krysti Shallenberger, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Community, Energy & Mining, Environment, Interior, Southwest, Western

The company that wants to build one of the world’s biggest gold mines is currently renovating a church in a small village on the Kuskokwim River. Why?

By Krysti Shallenberger, Alaska's Energy Desk | August 23, 2019 6:17 pm

Aug 23 2019

Wrangell aims to put itself on the (virtual) map

By June Leffler, KSTK - Wrangell | Business, Community, Local Government, Science & Tech, Southeast, Tourism

Wrangell’s local government recently Googled itself — and it didn’t like what it saw. Now the city is working with a contractor to brush up its online image.

By June Leffler, KSTK - Wrangell | August 23, 2019 4:34 pm

Aug 21 2019

Bishop Andrew Bellisario addresses reporters at St. Ann's Parish Hall on August 21, 2019. (Photo by Adelyn Baxter/KTOO)

Diocese of Juneau finds ‘credible evidence’ of sexual misconduct by Southeast Alaska priests

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Community, Juneau, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence, Southeast

A report commissioned by the Diocese of Juneau found “credible evidence” that seven people who served the Catholic Church in Southeast Alaska since 1951 engaged in sexual misconduct involving minors or vulnerable adults.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | August 21, 2019 6:17 pm

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Alaska communities used to have plenty of fresh water. Then came severe drought.

Ketchikan leaders ponder consequences of Prince Rupert ferry cancellation

Savoonga artists bring blanket toss to Juneau

Harris Air to end flight service in September

Nanwalek is rapidly running out of water

Glory Hall fields questions and concerns from public over potential move

Swan Lake Fire takes a toll on Homer businesses

At the moment, Donlin Gold isn’t building a mine. But it is building a church.

Wrangell aims to put itself on the (virtual) map

Diocese of Juneau finds ‘credible evidence’ of sexual misconduct by Southeast Alaska priests

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