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Nov 12 2018

In a warming Arctic, October in Utqiaġvik presents an especially striking picture

By Ravenna Koenig, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Arctic, Climate Change, North Slope, Oceans

Billy Adams, a hunter in his 50s, says that when he was growing up in Utqiagvik, there was almost always ice attached to the shore by now.

By Ravenna Koenig, Alaska's Energy Desk | November 12, 2018 11:12 am

Nov 10 2018

Gov.-elect Mike Dunleavy talks with family members on election night. His wife Rose Dunleavy, center, is from Noorvik, where Mike Dunleavy will be sworn in as governor on Dec. 3. Nov. 6, 2018. (Photo by Andrew Kitchenman/KTOO and Alaska Public Media)

Dunleavy to be sworn in as governor in Noorvik

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Northwest, Southcentral, State Government

The village, about 40 miles from Kotzebue, is where his wife Rose Dunleavy is from.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | November 10, 2018 10:05 pm

Nov 10 2018

Alaska man sentenced for faking death to avoid prison term

By Associated Press | Crime & Courts

Federal prosecutors say the U.S. Coast Guard spent $384,261 searching for 35-year-old Ryan Meganack after his girlfriend, who was part of the scheme, reported him missing off Port Graham.

By Associated Press | November 10, 2018 6:30 pm

Nov 10 2018

Twelve cars were reported vandalized on or near Glacier Highway. Owners reported smashed windows, missing property. Photo courtesy Nicole LaRoche.

Juneau police report car theft and vandalism along Glacier Highway

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | Crime & Courts, Juneau, Public Safety, Southeast

A car reported stolen Friday has been recovered. Twelve cars in the area were reported vandalized. JPD has a possible suspect, believes incidents are connected.

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | November 10, 2018 2:41 pm

Nov 10 2018

As teacher contract dispute continues, Anchorage School District and teachers union schedule third round of mediation

By Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media | Education, Southcentral

After two days of contract negotiations, the Anchorage School district and the Anchorage Education Association have agreed to a third round of mediation.

By Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media | November 10, 2018 11:57 am

Nov 09 2018

The fast ferry M/V Fairweather steams through Chatham Strait in 2011.

Fairweather gets reprieve in draft ferry schedule

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Community, Economy, Juneau, Southeast, Transportation

The MV Fairweather would make three runs a week up Lynn Canal, plus a weekly run to Sitka. Its sister ship has been tied up since 2015 due to cost-cutting.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | November 9, 2018 5:37 pm

Nov 09 2018

Court hears arguments in case that could curtail Arctic Ocean oil drilling

By Elizabeth Harball, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Arctic, Energy & Mining, Environment, Oceans

The U.S. District Court in Anchorage heard arguments in a case that could determine whether millions of acres of Arctic waters should be closed to oil development.

By Elizabeth Harball, Alaska's Energy Desk | November 9, 2018 5:22 pm

Nov 09 2018

Gold exploration near Herbert Glacier excites investors

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Community, Economy, Energy & Mining, Environment, Juneau, Southeast

Enthusiasm over drilling test results caused Grande Portage Resources stock to rally temporarily. Financial filings infer as much as $400 million worth of gold on claims near Herbert Glacier.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | November 9, 2018 3:55 pm

Nov 09 2018

(From left) Judson Rusk, Calvin Drank and Seaton Bryan play Nyctophobia, a board game where players are unable to see the board. The three traveled to SHUX earlier this fall to try new board games and meet the creators of some of their favorites.

Canadian board game convention lures Southeast Alaska’s tabletop gaming enthusiasts

By Katherine Rose, KCAW-Sitka | Arts & Culture, Community, Southeast

The tourism season has come to a close, and that means that things in Southeast Alaska are slowing down for the winter. For some, that also means we’re entering peak board game season.

By Katherine Rose, KCAW-Sitka | November 9, 2018 3:43 pm

Nov 09 2018

Alaska Native summit to bring fluent speakers together

By Rachel D'Oro, Associated Press | Alaska Native Arts & Culture, Juneau, Southeast, State Government

Nearly 70 speakers of Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian are expected to attend the three-day event in Juneau that begins Nov. 13, according to Sealaska Heritage Institute officials.

By Rachel D'Oro, Associated Press | November 9, 2018 2:13 pm

Nov 09 2018

Excavators prepare to demolish the tug Challenger on March 7, 2016 (Photo by Mikko Wilson/KTOO)

Feds sue to recover cost of MV Challenger cleanup

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Community, Juneau, Oceans, Southeast, Transportation

The federal government is suing to recover more than $2.5 million spent cleaning up a World War II-era tugboat that sank in Juneau’s Gastineau Channel.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | November 9, 2018 12:03 pm

Nov 09 2018

A woman in a red jacket and blue had speaks at a rally outside the Juneau Federal Building

Juneau residents join nationwide protests following ouster of Attorney General Sessions

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | Federal Government, Government, Juneau, Nation & World, Politics, Southeast

Nearly 100 Juneau residents turned out Thursday night in support of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s ongoing investigation. Similar gatherings were planned across Alaska.

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | November 9, 2018 11:00 am

Nov 09 2018

Gov.-elect Mike Dunleavy announces his transition policy council at the Security Aviation hangar in Anchorage. Nov. 9, 2018. (Photo by Andrew Kitchenman/KTOO and Alaska Public Media)

Dunleavy taps Sean Parnell for gas line advice

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | State Government

Dunleavy’s transition chairman Tuckerman Babcock also announced that former Libertarian Party state legislator Dick Randolph will be an adviser on constitutional amendments.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | November 9, 2018 11:00 am

Nov 08 2018

Gov.-elect Mike Dunleavy speaks to the Alaska Miners Association about his plans for his administration. He named Tuckerman Babcock to be his chief of staff and transition chairman. (Photo by Wesley Early/Alaska Public Media)

Dunleavy names Alaska Republican chairman as his chief of staff

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Business, Energy & Mining, Interior, Northwest, State Government

In his first public appearance since Election Day, the governor-elect also named his former campaign manager as his senior policy adviser, and he told mining industry leaders that Alaska is open for business.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | November 8, 2018 5:53 pm

Nov 08 2018

“I Voted” stickers at the polls in Nome, August 19, 2014.

Mock election helps Nome students — and their parents — prepare for the real thing

By Emily Hofstaedter, KNOM-Nome | Education, Election Coverage, Politics, Western

Tuesday’s mock elections weren’t meant for students just to play or pretend. Students spent time researching the candidates on various websites and by perusing different campaign commercials.

By Emily Hofstaedter, KNOM-Nome | November 8, 2018 5:26 pm

Nov 08 2018

Federal agency lifts ‘immediate jeopardy’ status from Dillingham hospital

By Avery Lill, KDLG-Dillingham | Health, Southwest

Kanakanak Hospital was first placed in immediate jeopardy on Sept. 27. After a complaint was made, a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services investigator conducted a survey and noted serious deficiencies in the hospital’s pharmacy.

By Avery Lill, KDLG-Dillingham | November 8, 2018 4:30 pm

Nov 08 2018

Trump administration downsizes NPR-A lease sale after little interest last year

By Elizabeth Harball, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Energy & Mining, Environment, North Slope

At its annual oil and gas lease sale, the Bureau of Land Management will offer 254 tracts for bid. Last year, the Trump administration put 900 tracts up for bid.

By Elizabeth Harball, Alaska's Energy Desk | November 8, 2018 2:30 pm

Nov 08 2018

Haines Police once again authorized to respond to calls outside the townsite

By Henry Leasia, KHNS-Haines | Crime & Courts, Local Government, Public Safety, Southeast

Two weeks ago, Haines ordered borough police not to provide service outside the Haines townsite. On Tuesday, the assembly decided police can respond to calls outside the townsite if there is an articulable crime in progress or an imminent threat to life or property.

By Henry Leasia, KHNS-Haines | November 8, 2018 2:17 pm

Nov 08 2018

Dunleavy picks outgoing Alaska GOP chair as chief of staff

By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press | State Government

Dunleavy announced his selection of Tuckerman Babcock as chief of staff during a speech at an Alaska Miners Association convention in Anchorage

By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press | November 8, 2018 1:31 pm

Nov 08 2018

Health care price transparency law may be helpful, but it’s unlikely to make care cheaper

By Renee Gross, KBBI-Homer | Economy, Health

Beginning next year, a new law will require health care providers in Alaska to be more transparent about their prices. While it may help prevent sticker shock, experts said the move likely won’t result in cheaper medical procedures.

By Renee Gross, KBBI-Homer | November 8, 2018 11:32 am

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Alaska’s Energy Desk

In a warming Arctic, October in Utqiaġvik presents an especially striking picture

Dunleavy to be sworn in as governor in Noorvik

Alaska man sentenced for faking death to avoid prison term

Juneau police report car theft and vandalism along Glacier Highway

As teacher contract dispute continues, Anchorage School District and teachers union schedule third round of mediation

Fairweather gets reprieve in draft ferry schedule

Court hears arguments in case that could curtail Arctic Ocean oil drilling

Gold exploration near Herbert Glacier excites investors

Canadian board game convention lures Southeast Alaska’s tabletop gaming enthusiasts

Alaska Native summit to bring fluent speakers together

Feds sue to recover cost of MV Challenger cleanup

Juneau residents join nationwide protests following ouster of Attorney General Sessions

Dunleavy taps Sean Parnell for gas line advice

Dunleavy names Alaska Republican chairman as his chief of staff

Mock election helps Nome students — and their parents — prepare for the real thing

Federal agency lifts ‘immediate jeopardy’ status from Dillingham hospital

Trump administration downsizes NPR-A lease sale after little interest last year

Haines Police once again authorized to respond to calls outside the townsite

Dunleavy picks outgoing Alaska GOP chair as chief of staff

Health care price transparency law may be helpful, but it’s unlikely to make care cheaper

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