KTOO News Update
The day’s local and state news in about 10 minutes.
Newscast – Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017
In this newscast: Anchorage is hit by an outbreak of mumps, state wildlife troopers investigate a black bear shot dead outside the Mendenhall Mall, 60 members of Alaska's Air National Guard deploy overseas to combat the Islamic State, king salmon sport fishing reopens in much of Southeast Alaska, and the National Weather Service issues a special weather statement forecasting 3 to 5 inches of heavy rain into Wednesday night.
Read More »Newscast – Monday, Sept. 25, 2017
In this newscast: Proponents of the latest attempt to repeal Obamacare have a new draft and hope to win Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s vote, a presidential commission is investigating alleged voter fraud in Alaska, and this year’s wolf hunting quota for Prince Wales Island.
Read More »Newscast – Friday, Sept. 22, 2017
In this newscast: A federal court upheld the “roadless rule” limiting construction and logging on national forestland, Gov. Walker gave more reasons why he opposes the latest ACA replacement bill, Layoffs at Alaska’s largest daily newspaper following its sale to a new owner, Haines High School students got a delicious surprise during Spirit Week.
Read More »Newscast – Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017
KTOO’s midday newscast for Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017 The Alaska Marine Highway System could shut down this spring; The new owners of Alaska's largest newspaper laid off reporters, editors and other employees; A 20-year-old California man who illegally shot two brown bears and a deer in Southeast Alaska has been fined $10,000; and As ocean temperatures rise from climate change, new species could move into Alaska waters.
Read More »Newscast – Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017
In this newscast: Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority awards a $100,000 grant for a housing and homeless coordinator for Juneau, Juneau’s Housing First building will be taking in its first residents, and Alaska’s high insurance rates on the individual market will decrease slightly more than earlier expected.
Read More »Newscast – Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017
In this newscast: A local mine executive asks the Juneau Assembly to back off a resolution on transboundary mining and it does, a Portland businessman bids $300,000 for the ferry Taku to turn it into a hotel, and neighbors of the resident who's chickens were attacked by a bear that was put down call for tougher chicken keeping rules.
Read More »Newscast – Monday, Sept. 18, 2017
In this newscast: Local authorities say two men are dead after a house fire in downtown Juneau on Sunday, Juneau's food security was one presenter's topic at Juneau's annual Safety and Preparedness Expo, Gov. Bill Walker says he's adding a criminal justice bill to the October special session docket, and a Chilkat robe makes it way home to Sitka from Vermont.
Read More »Newscast – Friday, Sept. 15, 2017
In this newscast: Sitka, Ketchikan boroughs back resolution against Transboundary mining A wrongful death lawsuit against Lemon Creek prison officials moves to federal court Former Alaska First Lady Ermalee Hickel dies at 92 “The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity” opens at Perseverance Theatre in Douglas
Read More »Newscast – Thursday, September 14, 2017
KTOO’s midday newscast for Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017. In this newscast: A Juneau candidate forum ahead of the Oct. 3 municipal election will be Thursday night; A new special interest group is supporting Juneau Assembly candidates who support fully restoring a senior sales tax exemption; University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen called for a quick resolution to a directive ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program; and Seattle City Council President Bruce Harrell has been sworn in as the city's mayor.
Read More »Newscast – Wednesday, September 13, 2017
In this newscast: Suspect in Anchorage shooting death of three men turns himself in, Gunman kills one person and wounds three others at Washington state high school, Formerly secret seismic and well data is being released to the public, and Juneau school teachers encouraged to include arts in their lesson plans.
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