Scattered across Alaska are 15 radar sites in some of the most remote areas of the state. Tiny crews of private contractors live at them for months at a time.
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For $1B radar, it’s Clear
The selection of Clear helps solidify Alaska’s role as host to the ground-based mid-course missile defense system, designed primarily to shoot down warheads from North Korea.
Federal funding for public media is irreplaceable
But you can help.
Congress voted to rescind funding already approved for public media. This means that nearly 1.2 million dollars, 34% of our operating revenue, has just disappeared.
Journalism is under attack in America. If you can, support local and statewide news, music, and Gavel Alaska with your donation to KTOO today.