15-year-old survives days at sea after Alaska fishing boat capsizes
November 9, 2026
A 15-year-old boy has survived several days at sea after a fishing boat capsized off the coast of Alaska. The teenager was ... source
Kneeling, praying, waves crashing, a 15-year-old survives waters of Alaska
November 8, 2026
From Savoonga, Gambell, Nome, Shishmaref, Teller, Wales and Nunam Iqua, they fired guns into the ocean at 8:03 p.m. to honor ... source
Who’s the Second Dan Sullivan? — Bill O’Reilly on the Controversial Alaska Ballot
November 7, 2026
Bill O'Reilly on the Alaska Senate race between Sen. Dan Sullivan (R) and Mary Peltola (D). Chapter: For free and unbiased ... source
The Trump Deal That Could Reshape Alaska
November 6, 2026
A mining deal by the Trump administration and a 211-mile road have pitted Wall Street against Alaska residents fearful of the ... source
8 killed in Southwest Alaska Plane Crash, confirmed by U.S. Military
November 5, 2026
Two pilots and 6 passengers were killed in a plane crash in Southwest Alaska on Thursday as confirmed by U.S. Military For more ... source
Trump says Taiwan to buy 30% of Alaska pipeline gas
November 4, 2026
Taiwan has agreed to buy 30% of the natural gas from a pipeline project in Alaska, President Trump told a rally in the state. source
Alaskan town welcomes ‘midnight sun’ with final sunset for 84 days
November 3, 2026
No more sunset for 84 days Because the city of Utqiagvik in Alaska sits far above the Arctic Circle, Earth's tilt keeps the sun ... source
‘Dead wrong’: Legal analyst picks apart Blanche’s AK election lawsuit
November 2, 2026
CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig explains that Attorney General Todd Blanche and the DOJ have 'no legal relevance' to ... source
Horrific plane crash kills eight in Alaska
November 1, 2026
Authorities say a charter plane crash at a remote radar station in Alaska killed all eight people on board. Two of the victims were ... source
Alaska’s 1,578 feet mega tsunami in fjord (in 2025) was second largest ever on record (USA)
October 31, 2026
It happened in a remote part of the world fortunately, otherwise this would have have a larger story, However, Climate Change is ... source
Alaska state trooper uses surfboard to save teen who fell through ice
October 30, 2026
State troopers used a surfboard to help rescue a teenager who fell through the ice on a lake in Kodiak, Alaska. source
Alaska’s governor issues declaration of disaster after quake
October 29, 2026
Damage reported across Anchorage following massive 7.0 earthquake; Dan Springer reports. FOX News Channel (FNC) is a ... source
Alaska’s pitch to break China’s critical mineral grip #shorts #fox #breaking #alaska
October 28, 2026
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy discusses his state's role in the critical mineral mining race on 'The Bottom Line.' #breakingnews #us ... source
Coast Guard rescues boater after vessel sinks in Southeast Alaska
October 27, 2026
Video shows the man being hoisted to safety by the U.S. Coast Guard For more Local News from KTUU: ... source
Accidente aéreo en Alaska deja ocho personas muertas
October 26, 2026
Ep 291- Un avión chárter se estrelló en un remoto sitio de radar en Alaska, dejando ocho personas muertas. Entre las víctimas ... source
Trump gets NIGHTMARE NEWS as GOP TANKS…IN ALASKA?!!!
October 25, 2026
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump getting a very rude awakening as Alaska looks to be abandoning the ... source
¡No deja de temblar en el mundo! Sismo de 6.3 sacude Alaska; Cinturón de Fuego enciende las alarmas
October 24, 2026
Un poderoso sismo de magnitud 6.3 sacudió Alaska este 3 de septiembre de 2026, cerca de Nikolski, en las remotas islas ... source
Alaska Airlines unveils massive premium cabin overhaul
October 23, 2026
CNBC's Phil LeBeau got an early look at Alaska Airlines' new premium features as the company looks to expand its high-end ... source
Dan Sullivan for Senate: Alaska Agreement
October 22, 2026
Confirm Your Polling Place: http://www.Sullivan2014.com/Vote Learn More About Dan: http://www.Sullivan2014.com. source
Gentle giant Backpack declared winner of Alaska’s Fat Bear Week
October 21, 2026
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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...