Kenaitze tribe promotes traditional values through moose camp
Kenaitze Indian Tribe in Kenai is taking an innovative approach to drug, alcohol and tobacco prevention. The tribe offers culturally relevant, healthy activities through their Yaghanen Youth Center, located in Soldotna.
Army Corps proposes rules for mining company’s treatment of historic sites
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has drafted a set of rules on how mining company Donlin Gold will have to treat historical sites it may encounter if a proposed project is approved.
Ketchikan Borough writes marijuana disclaimer
The Ketchikan Borough has written a statement to distance itself from the state law legalizing marijuana. The assembly hopes to avoid legal entanglements with the federal government.
Trump, Congress and Southeast timber, what are the possibilities?
The Tongass forest plan amendment can still be changed by the incoming president and Congress.
Thief drives off dragging Super Bear employee
An 18-year-old robbery suspect was arrested after using his car to drag a Super Bear employee who tried to stop him.
Petersburg mayor to attend arctic conference in Norway
Petersburg Mayor Mark Jensen will attend an international conference on the arctic in Norway. The conference will address questions regarding climate change and its impacts on oceans and fisheries.
AMCC inmates prepped for work on the North Slope
Inmates at the Anvil Mountain Correctional Center were taught safety guidelines necessary for work on the North Slope.
Marijuana sells out at Rainforest Farms’ opening day
Friday was the opening day for marijuana retailer Rainforest Farms, and they had to close early because they sold out.
National service dog nonprofit helps Fairbanks veterans
A national nonprofit group that provides service dogs to military service members and veterans has opened a new training facility in Fairbanks.
One Alaskan’s quest to transform how we clean up oil spills
One Alaskan thinks he’s figured out a better way to do clean up oil spills. He doesn’t work in a lab, he doesn’t have any fancy degrees and he’s not backed by the government or a big company. But some experts think he might be on to something.
Doyon continues search for Nenana Basin oil and gas
Interior regional Alaska Native Corporation Doyon is not giving up on finding oil and gas in the Nenana Basin, southwest of Fairbanks. That’s despite more than a decade of exploration with various partner companies, including a third well, drilled with Cook Inlet Region Incorporated this past summer.
Protesters mark a solemn Thanksgiving Day at Standing Rock
Crowds swelled over the holiday at a Native American protest over an oil pipeline in North Dakota, but encounters with police remained peaceful.
Sitkans aim to raise funds, traditional foods for Standing Rock protesters
An event in Sitka on Saturday aims to raise food and funds for the reservation’s residents, who fear that the Dakota Access Pipeline could threaten their drinking water and destroy sacred lands.
Rural lawmakers wield power without recent precedent
It will be the first time both budget-writing committees will have chairs from Bush Alaska since 1990.
Latest effort to revise Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly invocation policy stalls
According to a memo from borough Mayor Mike Navarre’s office, the assembly has received “numerous comments challenging the legality” of the invocation policy.
Rep. Seaton: Depleting savings isn’t fiscally conservative
“We don’t pay any state sales tax, we don’t pay any state income tax, we don’t pay any state property tax,” said Rep. Paul Seaton. “Yet we receive all of these services.”
Small explosion delays Healy 2 startup
a small explosion on Nov. 2 forced GVEA to shut down the power plant earlier this month.
What are we thankful for?
KTOO’s Jeremy Hsieh asked around the office, “What are you thankful for?” Here’s what people had to say.
Bethel approves grant application for bus funding
Last night, the Bethel City Council approved applying for a grant for the city transit system, approved refinancing the city’s court complex, shot down a proposal for new city buses, tabled a motion to amend the city’s current vehicle policy, and discussed the search for a new city manager.
Trump’s international business dealings could violate the Constitution
A legal debate is heating up around a provision called the Emoluments Clause. Experts are examining whether Trump can legally continue dealing with companies controlled by foreign governments.