KTOO News Update
The day’s local and state news in about 10 minutes.
Newscast – Friday, May 26, 2017
In this newscast: NTSB investigates helicopter crash on Herbert Glacier; GCI is hiking its internet rates; University of Alaska Fairbanks gets a new chancellor and Deceased members of a WWII-era Native Alaskan militia will be recognized by Gov. Bill Walker. Plus there are sunny skies forecast for Memorial Day Weekend…
Read More »Newscast – Thursday, May 25, 2017
In this newscast: An AP and USA Today Network analysis identifies five children in Alaska who have fatally shot themselves or another child between 2014 and 2016, U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan introduces a bill to bolster missile defense in response to North Korea, and the Iditarod Sled Dog Race loses a major backer and blames animal rights activists.
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Newscast – Wednesday, May 24, 2017
In this newscast: A 60-year-old Juneau woman chases off two burglars and helps police locate them, state regulators are holding a public hearing for locals to sound off on trash pick up issues after a new company buys out the old, and the state's Office of Special Prosecutions is considering the Capitol slap case in which a state senator is accused of striking an Alaska Dispatch News reporter.
Read More »Newscast – Tuesday, May 23, 2017
In this newscast: The Juneau Assembly creates a homelessness task force, and the Alaska House of Representatives passes a bill aimed curbing prescription opioid abuse.
Read More »Newscast – Monday, May 22, 2017
In this newscast, the U.S. Coast Guard rescued two separated kayakers near Chichagof Island on Saturday evening; the Alaska Department of Corrections is investigating the death of a 60-year-old inmate who complained of breathing trouble; Senator Dan Sullivan was heckled at a town hall meeting primarily for his positions on health care and the operator of the Red Dog Mine will give millions of dollars to 11 Northwest Arctic Borough villages instead of paying taxes.
Read More »Newscast – Friday, May 19, 2017
In this newscast: Alaska legislature approves REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses; Uber and Lyft are coming to Alaska and deceased rocker Chris Cornell’s family disputes the musician committed suicide.
Read More »Newscast – Thursday, May 18, 2017
Stories include: Start of the special session of the Alaska Legislature, and New head of the Alaska State Troopers, and Resignation of Petersburg Mayor Mark Jensen, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee meeting in Seattle.
Read More »Newscast – Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Stories include: Prospects for an extended legislative session, and Legislature failing to confirm Drew Phoenix for a seat on the State Commission for Human Rights, and Possible homicide in the Palmer area, and Latest eruption of Bogoslof Volcano.
Read More »Newscast – Tuesday, May 16, 2017
In this newscast: The Alaska Legislature is poised to hold confirmation votes on Gov. Bill Walker's appointees, the Juneau Assembly OKs rezoning the "Field of Fireweed" for industrial use, fundraising efforts to meet an insurance deductible to rebuild the Twin Lakes playground are fulfilled, and the weather and aurora forecasts align for a good chance of seeing northern lights.
Read More »Newscast – Monday, May 15, 2017
In this newscast, the Alaska Legislature is approaching its constitutional deadline without a decision to fix the budget deficit; two University of Alaska Southeast researchers will study how whale watching tours affect humpback whales; Juneau gets a third option for air ambulance service.
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