Check SNAP eligibility in 10 texts and help boost Alaska’s economy
Some 34,000 Alaskans are eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits but don’t apply. That’s $65 million from the federal government that’s not getting into local economies.
Pletnikoff family sues City of Kodiak, police over pepper spray incident
Nick Pletnikoff, who has autism, was pepper-sprayed outside his home by Kodiak police in September. He was never charged with a crime. The family is suing for more than $100,000 plus punitive damages.
Justice Antonin Scalia, Known For Biting Dissents, Dies At 79
Scalia was perhaps the leading voice of uncompromising conservatism on the Supreme Court. In his 29 years on the court, he achieved almost a cult following for dissents.
Watch: Red Carpet Concert with Sophia Street
Anchorage-based singer-songwriter Sophia Street and James Goodreau dropped into KTOO’s arts room to play a Red Carpet Concert.
Leverage your leopard: The biz behind Alaska’s only zoo
If you’ve ever wanted to feed a snow leopard, a moose, or a pack of wolves, this year you’ve got a chance. Albeit, for a tidy sum.
Bumps likely in the long road to a new Tongass plan?
The transition started early in the Obama administration. There could be at least three more presidents before it becomes a full reality.
Petersburg police arrest escaped inmate
Petersburg Police have apprehended an inmate who escaped from the Petersburg jail Friday morning.
How and when do Alaskans get to weigh in on presidential candidates?
Alaska Republicans will pick their preferred presidential candidate March 1. Democrats will hold caucuses across the state on March 26.
FAA break-up bill clears U.S. House committee
A bill to break up the FAA and privatize the nation’s air traffic controllers cleared the Transportation Committee in the U.S. House Thursday night.
Jamie Bursell appointed to open Juneau Assembly seat
“Her focus on education, her focus on examining our city budget at a really deep level, not just a broad stroke policy level, but getting into the line items – I think that’s a really valuable for assembly members to go after the budget work,” said Deputy Mayor Jesse Kiehl.
Representative seeks new business tax
Rep. Les Gara wants to make sure state budget cuts don’t fall too heavily on working-class and low-income people. Instead, he wants a new business tax.
Legislative Council seeks advice on downtown Anchorage office
The Legislative Council is seeking advice from a finance expert on what to do about the controversial lease on the Anchorage Legislative Information Office.
Scientists find PSP, other toxins in most marine mammal species
For the first time, scientists have documented the prevalence of two biotoxins in Alaska’s marine mammal population above the Arctic Circle.
Public Works Director Rorie Watt is Juneau’s next city manager
“I just think that the manager’s job is the juggler of so many different things. I think it’s just going to be fun. I don’t think it’s going to be easy,” Rorie Watt said.
For Juneau, it’s a good time to fly
“Juneau to Minneapolis for $361. New York for $365, which is insane. The fares dropped by $100 to $200 overnight. And adjusted for inflation, really, Juneau has never ever seen these exceptional rates,” said travel analyst Scott McMurren.
Barrow Rep. Nageak’s nephew killed in police shooting
The facts of what happened aren’t clear yet. The body is on its way to Anchorage for autopsy, and state investigators were Barrow-bound.
Another Democrat joins Republican-led Senate majority
Senate Minority Leader Berta Gardner, an Anchorage Democrat, said her caucus members were disappointed.
Trash truck rips up valley telecom lines
A commercial truck ripped through telephone lines near the Mendenhall Mall on Wednesday afternoon.
Chief justice: Court system cuts ‘will have direct, negative effect’
“My friends, do not be afraid: Fear is the mind-killer,” Chief Justice Craig Stowers told the legislature.
Former doctor headed to prison for downloading child pornography
Greg Salard, formerly of Wrangell, was ordered to spend the next 20 years in prison and pay a $25,000 fine.