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Nov 13 2019

With pixels and stagecraft, ‘Arctic Experience’ aims to inspire the next generation to fight Big Oil

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | Arctic, Arts & Culture, Energy & Mining, Environment, Nation & World, Wildlife

A traveling interactive exhibit is designed to compel young people to care about the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | November 13, 2019 4:51 pm

Nov 13 2019

Dunleavy administration wants to join court case in defense of Hilcorp’s search for Cook Inlet oil

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Economy, Energy & Mining, Environment, Oceans, Politics, Southwest, State Government, Wildlife

Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration is coming to the aid of an oil company’s plans to search for oil in Cook Inlet, in the face of a lawsuit filed by environmental organizations.

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | November 13, 2019 4:30 pm

Nov 13 2019

Akhiok’s new power system opens the door to renewable energy, and reduces costs

By Kavitha George, KMXT - Kodiak | Alaska's Energy Desk, Energy & Mining, Southcentral

The Kodiak village of Akhiok is replacing its 40-year-old power grid and generator.

By Kavitha George, KMXT - Kodiak | November 13, 2019 4:25 pm

Nov 13 2019

Murdoch-funded group gives major boost to initiative to overhaul Alaska’s elections

By Nat Herz, Alaska Public Media | Politics, State Government

An organization funded by Rupert Murdoch’s left-leaning daughter-in-law has donated more than a half-million dollars to a campaign to overhaul Alaska’s election laws.

By Nat Herz, Alaska Public Media | November 13, 2019 1:50 pm

Nov 13 2019

Haines Brewing co-owner Paul Wheeler at the new brewery Monday. (Photo by Emily Files/KHNS)

State regulators reject new limits on organized events at breweries and distilleries

By Henry Leasia, KHNS - Haines | 2 Alaska, Business, State Government

Brewers and distillers can continue to host parties, classes and events such as First Friday in their tasting rooms.

By Henry Leasia, KHNS - Haines | November 13, 2019 1:00 pm

Nov 13 2019

In Anaktuvuk Pass, a gardener brings new life to ancient foods with Arctic agriculture

By Erin McKinstry, Alaska Public Media | Arctic, Food, Subsistence

Some of her recipes mix traditional and western plants, like pesto made with mashu or Eskimo potato.

By Erin McKinstry, Alaska Public Media | November 13, 2019 12:15 pm

Nov 13 2019

Elected officials, economic groups push to deploy Tazlina amid ferry service reductions

By Henry Leasia, KHNS - Haines | Southeast, State Government, Transportation

The Leconte and the Aurora were scheduled to provide winter ferry service to several communities in Southeast Alaska this year. Both are docked while the Alaska Marine Highway System assesses repair costs for the ships.

By Henry Leasia, KHNS - Haines | November 13, 2019 11:23 am

Nov 13 2019

Dunleavy statement on school funding draws attention from education advocates

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Economy, Education, Interior, Politics, Southcentral, State Government

The governor said he views “education as the cornerstone to any society.”

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | November 13, 2019 7:00 am

Nov 13 2019

Watch: US House hearings on Trump impeachment inquiry

By KTOO News Department | Federal Government, Nation & World, Politics

The U.S. House of Representatives held open hearings Wednesday in its impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.

By KTOO News Department | November 13, 2019 12:01 am

Nov 12 2019

Anchorage Republicans advance 3 nominees for open Alaska House seat

By Associated Press | Politics, Southcentral, State Government

Jamie Donley, Melvin Gillis and Forrest McDonald are vying for the seat vacated by Republican Josh Revak. He was confirmed to the Senate seat that was held by Republican Chris Birch, who died in August.

By Associated Press | November 12, 2019 2:33 pm

Nov 12 2019

Todd Palin and Sarah Palin at the 2010 Time 100 Gala.

Palin says she learned of divorce plans from husband’s attorney

By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press | Politics

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said she and husband Todd Palin are going through counseling, and their marriage isn’t “over, over.”

By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press | November 12, 2019 1:30 pm

Nov 12 2019

Story, Hannan announce reelection bids for Alaska House

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Juneau, Politics, Southeast, State Government

Juneau Reps. Andi Story and Sara Hannan, both Democrats, won their seats a year ago and are part of the bipartisan House Majority Coalition.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | November 12, 2019 12:45 pm

Nov 10 2019

Johnny Solinger poses with a guitar signed by Ted Nugent at the Pacific Yard House in Conroe, Texas. The guitar on the wall is one of eight he owns that he and other rock stars signed that he intends to auction off for charity, including one to help Alaska veterans.

Q&A: Rocker Johnny Solinger to auction off star-studded guitar for Alaska veterans

By Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO | Arts & Culture, Community, Juneau

Huna Totem Corp. brought a Las Vegas rock and roll show to Juneau last month, and Alaska left quite an impression on one of the performers.

By Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO | November 10, 2019 8:21 pm

Nov 10 2019

To reduce staff turnover, Wrangell hospital takes homegrown hiring approach

By June Leffler, KSTK - Wrangell | Health, Southeast

Wrangell’s hospital is funding professional training for local community members. The idea is to reduce staff turnover by hiring more people with roots in the community.

By June Leffler, KSTK - Wrangell | November 10, 2019 8:07 am

Nov 09 2019

Yup’ik Elders help revive the nearly-extinct tradition of crafting baby parkas

By Krysti Shallenberger, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska Native Arts & Culture, Alaska's Energy Desk, Arts & Culture, History, Southwest, Subsistence, Western

Sewing atasuaq, or traditional baby parkas, was almost a lost skill. That is, until a 101-year-old Yup’ik Elder helped revive it.

By Krysti Shallenberger, Alaska's Energy Desk | November 9, 2019 8:03 am

Nov 08 2019

Walter Echo-Hawk talks to a man after giving a speech on the 1955 Tee-Hit-Ton Tlingit loss of a Supreme Court case on Nov. 7, 2019, in Juneau. (Photo by Rashah McChesney/Alaska's Energy Desk)

In Tlingit land-rights loss, a Native American rights attorney lays out injustice and hope for the future

By Rashah McChesney, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska Native Government & Policy, Alaska's Energy Desk, Federal Government, History, Southeast

In a lecture at the Sealaska Heritage Institute, Walter Echo-Hawk laid out the factors leading to the Supreme Court’s 1955 Tee-Hit-Ton Tlingit land rights decision.

By Rashah McChesney, Alaska's Energy Desk | November 8, 2019 7:00 pm

Nov 08 2019

Solutions sought to ease conflicts over Southeast Alaska’s rising sea otter populations

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Alaska Native Government & Policy, Community, Federal Government, Fisheries, Southeast, Subsistence, Wildlife

Sea otters are rapidly recolonizing Southeast Alaska. But that wildlife success story breeds challenges as they compete with commercial fishermen.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | November 8, 2019 6:18 pm

Nov 08 2019

The St. Vincent de Paul Society's Juneau facility. (Photo courtesy of Jesse Perry)

Juneau cold weather emergency shelter opens this weekend in new location

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Community, Housing, Juneau, Public Safety

The St. Vincent de Paul Society helped run the shelter when it was downtown. It has now taken over operation at its facility near the Nugget Mall.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | November 8, 2019 5:26 pm

Nov 08 2019

Here’s what to do on Veterans Day in Juneau

By Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO | Community, History, Juneau, Military

Coast Guard Rear Adm. Matthew Bell, commander of District 17, will be the featured speaker at Monday’s Veterans Day ceremony at Centennial Hall.

By Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO | November 8, 2019 3:48 pm

Nov 08 2019

Increase in observer fees has people in the fishing industry questioning how their dollars are being spent

By Kavitha George, KMXT - Kodiak | Alaska's Energy Desk, Federal Government, Fisheries, Oceans

Observer fees are going up for Alaska fishermen and processors. In Kodiak, fishermen aren’t too worried about the modest increase, but some would like to see improvements made to the decades-old program.

By Kavitha George, KMXT - Kodiak | November 8, 2019 3:03 pm

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Alaska’s Energy Desk

With pixels and stagecraft, ‘Arctic Experience’ aims to inspire the next generation to fight Big Oil

Dunleavy administration wants to join court case in defense of Hilcorp’s search for Cook Inlet oil

Akhiok’s new power system opens the door to renewable energy, and reduces costs

Murdoch-funded group gives major boost to initiative to overhaul Alaska’s elections

State regulators reject new limits on organized events at breweries and distilleries

In Anaktuvuk Pass, a gardener brings new life to ancient foods with Arctic agriculture

Elected officials, economic groups push to deploy Tazlina amid ferry service reductions

Dunleavy statement on school funding draws attention from education advocates

Watch: US House hearings on Trump impeachment inquiry

Anchorage Republicans advance 3 nominees for open Alaska House seat

Palin says she learned of divorce plans from husband’s attorney

Story, Hannan announce reelection bids for Alaska House

Q&A: Rocker Johnny Solinger to auction off star-studded guitar for Alaska veterans

To reduce staff turnover, Wrangell hospital takes homegrown hiring approach

Yup’ik Elders help revive the nearly-extinct tradition of crafting baby parkas

In Tlingit land-rights loss, a Native American rights attorney lays out injustice and hope for the future

Solutions sought to ease conflicts over Southeast Alaska’s rising sea otter populations

Juneau cold weather emergency shelter opens this weekend in new location

Here’s what to do on Veterans Day in Juneau

Increase in observer fees has people in the fishing industry questioning how their dollars are being spent

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