From the North Slope to global markets—Alaska’s role in the next era of US energy dominance
July 8, 2026
With North Slope oil production showing renewed momentum, major gas resources nearing a route to market, and the potential for ... source
NO BREAKS EDITION: State of Alaska v. Zarrius Hildabrand – Day 1
July 7, 2026
For almost three years, the defense said nothing. Today we found out why. Their answer to all of it: it was an accident. source
AROUND ALASKA: Nome Cleanup, LARS Opens, and Volunteers Needed!
July 6, 2026
More than 1500 pounds of trash is removed in a Nome cleanup led by inmates, Sitka invites residents to design new crosswalk art ... source
Why is Alaska warmer than we are sometimes during the winter?
July 5, 2026
It's true...Alaska is warmer than we are sometimes in the winter. But how? Let's start with the polar vortex. ▶️ Subscribe to Local ... source
Alaska Airlines may be fined $165K for allowing drunk passengers on board multiple flights, FAA s…
July 4, 2026
The FAA claims Alaska Airlines allegedly allowed intoxicated passengers to board 11 flights between February 2024 and ... source
Mesmerizing northern lights glow over Alaska
July 3, 2026
A spectacular display of #northernlights danced over #Alaska as the University of Alaska #Fairbanks had forecast high #aurora ... source
Alaska residents react to upcoming Trump-Putin meeting
July 2, 2026
Residents in Anchorage, Alaska, are getting ready for Friday's highly anticipated meeting between President Trump and Russian ... source
Alaska Airlines flight from Portland almost collides with FedEx plane
July 1, 2026
Near-miss in New Jersey: an Alaska Airlines flight arriving from Portland narrowly avoided a collision with a FedEx aircraft in New ... source
iPhone Survives 16,000-Foot Fall From Alaska Air Flight
June 30, 2026
Air-safety officials probing last week's fuselage blowout on a Boeing Co. 737 aircraft have turned their attention to four bolts ... source
Cold Pool Of Air Over Alaska
June 29, 2026
Cold Pool Of Air Over Alaska For more Local News from KTUU: https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/ For more YouTube Content: ... source
Biden administration cancels oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge #shorts
June 28, 2026
biden #alaska #arctic. source
Department of the Air Force proposes AI data centers at Alaska military installations
June 27, 2026
Planned data centers in Interior Alaska have some residents concerned over potential impacts to the community. For more Local ... source
Frozen Alaska lake turns into see-through ice skating rink
June 26, 2026
Can you imagine skating here?! Weather conditions allowed Rabbit Lake in Alaska to freeze and create this amazing sight! source
FAA fines Alaska Airlines for boarding intoxicated flyers
June 25, 2026
Alaska Airlines is facing a $165000 federal fine after the FAA alleged the carrier allowed intoxicated passengers to board on 11 ... source
Sightsee in Alaska on board Holland America Eurodam
June 24, 2026
Sponsored by: The Travel Mom. Emily Kaufman shows us all that Holland America Alaskan cruises have to offer. To learn more go ... source
Chris McCandless’ Sisters Return to His Alaskan Home
June 23, 2026
Part 1: Chris McCandless' journey to Alaska was immortalized in the book and movie "Into the Wild." source
Five Fishermen Rescued In Alaska By US Coast Guard
June 22, 2026
SEE IT: Five fishermen in Alaska were rescued after their vessel ran aground and took on water, prompting the U.S. Coast Guard ... source
Alaska’daki mega-tsunami bize ne anlatıyor?
June 21, 2026
Bilim insanları, Alaska'daki bir dağın bir bölümünün denize çökmesiyle oluşan dev bir "mega-tsunami" dalgasının şimdiye kadar ... source
Alaska Department of Public Safety introduces the grappler
June 20, 2026
The grappler is a tool Alaska law enforcement can use to stop vehicle pursuits before they turn deadly For more Local News from ... source
‘Bring her to life’: Navy team in Alaska as USS Ted Stevens moves closer to commissioning
June 19, 2026
A Navy advance team is in Alaska preparing for the USS Ted Stevens commissioning ceremony, expected later this year in ... source
Report shows negative job growth in Southeast due to federal layoffs…
January 7, 2026
Workers construct a retaining wall at the outdoor food court location on Franklin Street on Monday, April 15, 2024. (Photo by Clarise Larson/KTOO) A drop in new and existing jobs is forecast in Southeast Alaska this year due to federal layoffs, funding cuts and steady population decline in the region,...
Pelican finally gets supplies after going a month without ferries or…
January 6, 2026
Pelican harbor, pictured here in late 2019. (Photo courtesy of Heather Bauscher) https://media.ktoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/06pelican.wav Boxes of food, mail and late Christmas presents arrived by plane to the small Southeast Alaska fishing town of Pelican on New Year’s Day. The goods came after the isolated town went more than a month without...
Trump hasn’t provided legal basis for military action in Venezuela, …
January 5, 2026
The U.S. Capitol building. (Photo by Liz Ruskin/Alaska Public Media) U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski struck a note of skepticism in her reaction to Saturday’s military operation ousting Venezuelan leader Nicholas Maduro. “While I am hopeful that this morning’s actions have made the world a safer place,” Murkowski wrote in a...
M/V Lituya back sailing on a limited basis after brief grounding
January 4, 2026
The Alaska Marine Highway System ferry Lituya provides regular service between Metlakatla Indian Community and Ketchikan. (KRBD file photo by Leila Kheiry) The state ferry Lituya went aground on Tuesday at about 2:50 p.m. near Annette Bay in Southeast Alaska. The small ferry runs a daily shuttle service between Ketchikan...
Newscast – Friday, Jan. 2, 2026
January 3, 2026
https://media.ktoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20260102-News-Update-1.mp3 In this newscast: It’s a new year, but Juneau residents are still digging out from four feet of snow that fell earlier this week, Thane Road is now open after being closed for two days due to avalanche risk, Two Juneau artists spent this snowy Friday framing and mounting...
Negotiations underway to keep Aleutian seismic stations online
January 2, 2026
A tsunami evacuation sign in Unalaska. (Kanesia McGlashan-Price/KUCB) The Alaska Earthquake Center is in negotiations with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to restore funding for nine seismic stations. In late September, NOAA advised the center it would no longer fund its real-time seismic data flow to the National Tsunami...
Juneau updates its avalanche messaging as snowstorm smashes local re…
January 1, 2026
A Twin Lakes resident shovels snow off of a roof on Dec. 31, 2025. (Photo by Alix Soliman/KTOO) The City and Borough of Juneau is warning residents about urban avalanches a bit differently this year in an effort to help residents in the downtown avalanche zone understand how they should...
2025 KTOO News round-up review
December 31, 2025
Juneau Afternoon 2025 Holiday SpecialDecember 22, 2025Celebrate the holidays with KTOO and Juneau Afternoon with a special live in studio audience holiday show. With performances by Vox Borealis, Christmas Carol, Spruce, and live music with Luke Weld and Heather Mountcastle, plus conversations on the reason for the season and snow...
City, state and businesses continue closures in Juneau amid record-b…
December 30, 2025
Snow covers the roads in downtown Juneau on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. (Photo by Clarise Larson/KTOO) City and state facilities remain closed again on Tuesday after record-breaking snowfall in Juneau. Official snow totals from the National Weather Service confirm that Juneau has broken its all-time snow record for the month...
Pipeline deal and disasters were highlight and low point of 2025, Al…
December 29, 2025
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy greets a child during the governor’s annual holiday open house on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2022 at the Governor’s Mansion in Juneau. (James Brooks/Alaska Beacon) Framed by the fireplace in Alaska’s governor’s mansion earlier this month, Gov. Mike Dunleavy shook hands and posed for pictures in the...
After more than 50 years, a family-run shop in downtown Juneau is cl…
December 28, 2025
Mike Wylie has worked at his family’s Ben Franklin store since the 70s. He said the decision to close is bittersweet. Dec. 11, 2025. (Photo by Yvonne Krumrey/KTOO) With its Ferris Wheel made of K’nex and model airplanes hanging from the ceiling, the Ben Franklin store was a landmark in...
Another winter storm could dump more than a foot of snow in Juneau t…
December 27, 2025
Snow covers boats in downtown Juneau on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. (Photo by Clarise Larson/KTOO) Heavy snow is forecast to hit Juneau and other parts of Alaska’s panhandle this weekend, following days of record-breaking frigid temperatures. According to the National Weather Service, Juneau is forecast to see more than a...
Newscast – Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025
December 26, 2025
https://media.ktoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/20251224-News-Update-1.mp3 In this newscast: Heavy snow is forecast to hit Juneau and other parts of Alaska’s panhandle this weekend, following days of record-breaking frigid temperatures. When it snows, crews fan out with plows, graders, blowers and more to clear the streets in Juneau. Morning Edition host Mike Lane recently sat...
Child dies in Christmas Eve car accident by Auke Lake
December 25, 2025
A Juneau Police Department vehicle park in downtown Juneau on Thursday, June 13, 2024. (Clarise Larson/KTOO) A 7-year-old child died from injuries suffered in a car accident near Auke Lake on Christmas Eve. Police received a call around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday reporting that two vehicles had collided along Glacier Highway...
Sitka’s top nutcracker collector hopes to crack open people’s childl…
December 24, 2025
Jack Petersen poses with a portion of his nutcracker collection displayed at Wildflour Cafe and Bakery. (Ryan Cotter/KCAW) https://media.ktoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/11Nutcracker.mp3 As a well-known prop designer for community theater productions in Sitka, Jack Petersen is no stranger to construction. He holds up one of his proudest works, a wooden nutcracker adorned in...
A year before Alaska’s U.S. House election, two candidates are emerg…
December 23, 2025
“I voted” stickers are seen on display at a polling station in Juneau’s Mendenhall Valley on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon) One of Rep. Nick Begich III’s uncles is endorsing his main Democratic opponent, Matt Schultz, in next year’s election. Tom Begich’s name was atop a list released...
What goes into keeping Juneau’s streets clear of snow all winter lon…
December 22, 2025
CBJ Streets & Fleet Superintendent Scott Gray. (Courtesy of CBJ) When it snows, crews fan out with plows, graders, blowers and more to clear the streets in Juneau. Morning Edition Host Mike Lane recently sat down with CBJ Streets & Fleet Superintendent Scott Gray to learn more about local snow...
Alaska Department of Corrections reports record-tying 18 deaths in c…
December 21, 2025
Goose Creek Correctional Center is seen in fall. (Photo courtesy of Alaska Department of Corrections) The Alaska Department of Corrections has reported 18 people have died in custody of the state’s prisons and jails so far this year – on par with the state’s highest death count in 2022. Advocates...
Eaglecrest Ski Area closed Friday and Saturday due to water line bre…
December 20, 2025
Skiers walk back from the mountain at Eaglecrest Ski Area on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. (Photo by Clarise Larson/KTOO) Following a partial opening last week, Eaglecrest Ski Area is experiencing some issues going into this weekend, including a broken water line, a delayed opening of the Ptarmigan lift and a...
Alaska federal employee unions want their rights back. The U.S. Hous…
December 19, 2025
Moonrise over the U.S. Capitol on Oct. 18, 2021. (Brett Davis) WASHINGTON — It’s been a rough year for Alaska’s 15,000 federal employees. Along with job losses and funding uncertainty, in March President Trump signed an executive order to take away union protections from a large swath of the federal...