As recall effort gets underway, Unalaska’s mayor denies illegal dock negotiations
months of intense public criticism. Frank Kelty has denied allegations that he interfered with the former city manager or forced his resignation.
Ask a Climatologist: Why do some lakes freeze faster than others?
One important factor is the depth of the lake. But there are other variables too.
Grounded Alaskan Dream defueled, ready for salvage
A yacht that ran aground in Sitka three weeks ago remains on the rocks, but is completely defueled and may be salvaged next week.
Entangled: Making the sea safer for whales
More than 30 times this year, the federal government has received reports of whales tangled in fishing gear along the West Coast. Sometimes the whales manage to wriggle free. Other times you see heart-rending pictures on the news or a rescue mission.
For foster youth, sometimes the solution is saving each other
Anna Redmon, 22, and Natilia Edwards, 19, spend a lot of time bantering — or is it bickering? Sometimes it’s hard to tell. “The irritation in my voice irritates her,” Anna says over breakfast at a local coffee shop. “She just has so much attitude,” Natilia retorts. “I’m like, ‘Can you rein it in, maybe like smile…
Gov. Walker announces new climate change task force
The 15-person team will be chaired by Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott, and will propose a climate change action plan. Those recommendations are due by September 2018.
Alaska sues OxyContin maker, alleging deception
With thousands of alleged violations, the total damages would be more than $50 million.
Summer ferry schedule changes ships, not routes
Next summer’s ferry schedule will be similar to this year’s. Ships will change, but not the amount of service. It all depends on state funding.
Listen: Coast Guard hosts horrifying haunted house for Juneau community
For the second year running, members of the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Juneau put on a haunted house for the community. KTOO’s Adelyn Baxter stopped by for the final night to find out just how good a scare Juneau thrill-seekers were getting.
Motorist drives onto Manhattan bike path, killing several people
“The vehicle struck multiple people on the path,” police said Tuesday. Authorities say the suspect was shot and taken into custody after leaving the vehicle and “displaying imitation firearms.”
Talking Trash: The garbage that doesn’t make it to the dump
About 25 miles out the Haines Highway, there’s a pullout. From the road, a large sand pile obstructs trails leading to the Chilkat River. In the summer they provide a short route down to the water. In the winter, a popular cross-country ski track. Over the years, the area has also become an informal and illegal dump.
Coast Guard wraps up seasonal operations out of Kotzebue
Since July 1, two MH-60 Jayhawk helicopters have been stationed at Kotzebue. All summer-long, aircrews have rotated in and out, as part of the Coast Guard’s seasonal work throughout the Bering Sea and along the North Slope, an annual operation called Arctic Shield.
One Arctic species is listed, one isn’t. Did politics play a role?
Two of the Arctic’s most iconic animals, polar bears and walrus, face challenges with retreating sea ice. But they haven’t been granted the same federal protections.
Talking Trash: Composting startup tackles Juneau’s green waste
A small Juneau start-up is proving that household composting works. Lisa Daugherty of Juneau Composts! is already receiving accolades for her subscription-based service that’s keeping tons of green waste out of the landfill.
Nome firefighters try to keep Polaris Hotel fire from spreading
According to Nome Fire Chief Jim West Jr., the Fire Department was first notified of a fire that started in the Polaris liquor store about 3:15 a.m. Tuesday.
Wreckage found on Admiralty Island confirmed as floatplane that vanished in 2008, family says
Wreckage and remains discovered Wednesday on an island south of Juneau is from the plane that went missing in 2008 with two men aboard, the family has confirmed.
A ‘tall tale’ with some truth to it: Don Young defended earmarks with a sharp edge
A story emerged publicly for the first time Sunday, from the mouth of former House Speaker John Boehner, who told Politico Magazine that Young once “pinned Boehner against a wall in the House and held a 10-inch knife to his throat” during a disagreement over earmarks. (Young was pro-earmark. Boehner was not.)
‘None of this is real’: Conservative media reacts to Mueller indictments
Voices on the right suggested the probe reflects an unfair attack on a populist president by Washington insiders and media liberals.
Gov. Walker announces public safety plan
Attorney General Jahna Lindemuth said reducing crime will take enhanced collaboration across different departments.
Sealaska to pay $11 million in dividends
Sealaska’s 22,950 shareholders will receive payments from $596 to $186 for those with 100 shares. The amount depends on the shareholder class.