KTOO News Update
The day’s local and state news in about 10 minutes.
Newscast – Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019
In this newscast, online PFD applications are shut down temporarily, and the Gastineau Humane Society is getting a new name and logo.
Read More »Newscast – Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020
In this newscast: Our annual look back at Juneau's biggest news stories of 2019, a problem with a fiber optic line in the Lower 48 disrupts 911 service in Anchorage, and Kodiak authorities hope exposure from a new television show helps with their police staffing shortage.
Read More »Newscast – Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019
In this newscast: The Alaska Aerospace Corp. eyes opening a facility in Hawaii, Alaska sees an uptick in winter tourism, and Wasilla is slated to get the state's first Sonic restaurant.
Read More »Newscast – Monday, Dec. 31, 2018
In this newscast: We take a look back at Juneau's biggest stories of 2018, environmentalists object to proposed old growth logging on Prince of Wales Island, a new study indicates coho salmon may lose their crucial sense of smell as carbon dioxide levels rise in the ocean, Unalaska's plastic bag ban takes effect with the new year, and we listen to part of Revilla's Red Carpet Concert from Folk Fest.
Read More »Newscast — Friday, Dec. 28, 2018
In this newscast: The cruise industry’s victory over Juneau has implications for other port communities; a home explosion shook a rural neighborhood near Homer; and the partial government shutdown has fisherman wondering if federal fisheries will open on time in January.
Read More »Newscast — Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018
In this newscast: New Alaska ferries need $30M in work before entering service; DC police say bus driver took a cell phone call before striking Skagway mayor and her mother; and $76 million is the initial cost estimate connected to the November 30 earthquake in Southcentral Alaska
Read More »Newscast — Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018
In this newscast: Alaskans may not notice much change during the federal government shutdown; new Alaska wildlife managers could revive old fights over federal protections, bear- and wolf-killing; and Juneau fluoride study confirms old science, but doesn’t sway opponents
Read More »Newscast – Monday, Dec. 24, 2018
In this newscast: Today marks the one-year anniversary of when Fairbanks police fatally shot Cody Eyre, the annual Christmas Bird Count turns 119, and conditions look good for three upcoming K300 sled dog races.
Read More »Newscast – Friday, Dec. 21, 2018
In this newscast: coastal lawmakers take stand against House Republican bloc; judge recommends Supreme Court should uphold House District 1 recount results; and there’s only one Christmas tree farm in Alaska. It’s on Kodiak, and it’s thriving.
Read More »Newscast – Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018
In this newscast: waterfront land swap negotiations continue as Juneau reviews passenger fee ruling; how Juneau grocers are helping families during winter break; and the Trump administration takes next step towards oil lease sales in ANWR
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