Federal, state leaders discuss Alaska energy
September 29, 2026
The Alaska Oil and Gas Association conference focused on the future of Alaska's energy industry, including the proposed LNG ... source
481-metre Alaska tsunami a warning for B.C.
September 28, 2026
When millions of tonnes of rock fell one kilometre into an Alaskan fiord last year, it set off one of the largest tsunamis ever recorded ... source
Witnesses Capture Violent Alaska Earthquake And Aftermath | NBC News
September 27, 2026
Witnesses captured the moment a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit near Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday, in videos posted to social ... source
Illegal Dall sheep harvest leads to convictions in the Yukon and Alaska for three U.S. hunters
September 26, 2026
The three hunters were convicted of killing two Dall sheep in Canada and taking the remains across the U.S.-Canada border For ... source
Bad Alaska Airlines News
September 25, 2026
Alaska Airliens is expecting a big loss as it battles rising costs due to the Iran War in bad news. Read here: ... source
Lasting effects of Alaska’s magnitude 7.0 earthquake
September 24, 2026
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake slammed Anchorage, Alaska, causing widespread damage. Seismologist John Vitale joins CBSN to ... source
¿Por qué ALASKA es la sede para cumbre PUTIN-TRUMP?
September 23, 2026
Este 15 de agosto Donald Trump y Vladímir Putin se reúnen en Alaska para discutir la paz entre Rusia y Ucrania, pero ¿por qué ... source
Anchorage hits 90 degrees as record-breaking heatwave hits Alaska
September 22, 2026
America's coldest state was one of the hottest on the Fourth of July and scientists are sounding the alarm. Anchorage, Alaska, hit a ... source
Why Alaska Is So Close to Russia?
September 21, 2026
Alaska is much closer to Russia than most people realize. Alaska is separated from the rest of the United States by ... source
Deux streamers sont partis à la rencontre des ours bruns en Alaska
September 20, 2026
Deux streamers américains sont partis à la rencontre des ours bruns dans le parc national de Katmai en Alaska. Une rencontre ... source
Un FOTÓGRAFO en Alaska abre su puerta y se encuentra con todo un espectáculo de AURORAS BOREALES
September 19, 2026
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Troopers identify pilot and 3 passengers killed in Seldovia, Alaska plane crash.
September 18, 2026
Welcome to Salem News Channel (SNC), your source for conservative news, in-depth analysis, and straightforward commentary ... source
60 Minutes visits Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (2001)
September 17, 2026
In 2001, 60 Minutes filed a report from Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge where conservationists were fending off oil ... source
Alaska Initiative To Protect Wild Salmon Could Kill Off A Massive Open-Pit Mine (HBO)
September 16, 2026
BRISTOL BAY, Alaska — Alaska voters are considering a ballot measure that would make the state's already strong protections ... source
Record-breaking wildfires in Alaska burn more than 3 million acres | DW News
September 15, 2026
As floods hit some parts of the US, wildfires are devastating other parts of the country, including the largely uninhabited state of ... source
Alaska Airlines increases fees for checked bags due to fuel price impacts
September 14, 2026
Alaska Airlines has announced higher fees for checked bags, which they say is due to "ongoing volatility in fuel prices and an ... source
NTSB begins recovery after 8 die in remote Alaska plane crash
September 13, 2026
An eight-member team from the National Transportation Safety Board took advantage of a narrow weather window Sunday to fly ... source
Unusual Surfboard Rescue Caught On Camera In Alaska
September 12, 2026
UNUSUAL RESCUE : Body camera video shows an Alaska state trooper using a surfboard to rescue a teen who fell through the ... source
Skating over a glassy lake in Alaska
September 11, 2026
An ice rescue instructor got the rare opportunity to #iceskate over a crystal clear #frozen lake, known as an "ice window," in ... source
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September 10, 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...