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Dover, Delaware (KINY) - Judge Brendan L. Shannon of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has authorized Ravn Air Group to run a sales process for all or substantially all of its three airlines and their assets.

Dillingham, Alaska (KINY) - The Coast Guard will offer courtesy dockside examinations of commercial fishing vessels in Bristol Bay in anticipation of the 2020 salmon fishery season.

Nikiski, Alaska (AP) - Three members of the Nikiski Fire Department have tested positive for COVID-19, and eight others are in quarantine pending test results.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Marine Highway System has reduced passenger capacity to one-third to make social distancing possible.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The state total of COVID-19 cases surpassed 500 today.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Former University of Alaska Southeast Chancellor Marshal Lind has no use for the proposal to merge the school with the schools in either Anchorage or Fairbanks.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) - Ketchikan Police said Tanya Freund, 32, was charged with assault in the first degree and held at the Ketchikan Correctional Center after she allegedly stabbed man twice on June 1.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Some in the neighborhood of Teal Street and Alpine Avenue continue to have concerns about a proposed emergency shelter and social services office building.

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A judge has vacated a proposed land exchange aimed at building a road through a national wildlife refuge in Alaska, finding procedural violations.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Republican Congressman Don Young missed all six of his opportunities to vote in the U.S. House last week before announcing his opposition to voting remotely.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska Native village corporation from the Kodiak Island region has acquired the state’s largest retailer of liquor, wine and beer.

Kenai, Alaska (KINY) - Kenai’s Gary Knopp has responded to District 30 Republicans, saying he has no intention of withdrawing from running for reelection to the Alaska House of Representatives.

Sitka, Alaska (KINY) - A Sitka man pleaded guilty this week to a number of commercial fishing violations from 2017 and 2018.

Soldotna, Alaska (KINY) - Senator Peter Micciche this week urged the leadership of the Alaska Department of Public Safety to halt a plan that would centralize 911 response services.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - Governor Mike Dunleavy has signed Administrative Order No. 317, establishing the 911 and Dispatch Consolidation Working Group.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Royal Caribbean's website no longer has 2020 cruises to Alaska or Canada available to book.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Southeast Conference released a resolution on Tuesday opposing the proposed merge of the University of Alaska Southeast into another UA university.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Three major Southeast Alaska Native groups are pushing two parallel alternatives to a proposal to merge the University of Alaska Southeast into another UA university to alleviate the institution’s financial pressures.

Wrangell, Alaska (KINY) - On Wednesday, May 27, members of the Wrangell Unified Command met via videoconference to consolidate pandemic information and response from respective local organizations.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Small Alaskan businesses as well as nonprofit organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can get relief through the State of Alaska AK CARES Grant Program.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - The company that operates the trans-Alaska pipeline system says a contract worker was mauled by a bear and seriously injured while running on a public road near a pump station.

Madison, Wisconsin (KINY) - University of Alaska System President Jim Johnsen is a finalist for the next president of the University of Wisconsin System.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau Senator Jesse Kiehl offered reaction to the news that University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen is a finalist for a like position at the University of Wisconsin.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The daily report from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services found the state added 20 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday morning.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development continues to take measures to prevent fraud and misuse of the Unemployment Insurance program.

Nikiski, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska State Troopers said Skylar Thomas Lyon, 14, of Nikiski, died after an ATV crashed into a tree on Monday night.

Stebbins, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska State Troopers said three men were arrested for allegedly stealing two four wheelers and later threatening officers with steel pipes, an ax and an anchor.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Organizers said an annual extreme mountain race in Alaska has been postponed until next year over coronavirus concerns.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - Blogger, writer and past political candidate Jeff Landfield has decided to make another run for the Alaska Senate as an Independent against Sen. Natasha von Imhof.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The CBJ weighed in with a thumbs down to any suggestion the University of Alaska Southeast merge with either the University of Alaska Anchorage or the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The pandemic, uncertain economy, and competition in the senior care market led to a request by a local firm to alter its deal with the CBJ.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The CBJ Assembly Lands and Resources Committee agreed to renew the lease at the Montessori School for $2,000 per month.

Seattle (AP) - Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced the city would again have a curfew Monday evening following days of George Floyd protests that turned violent, with storefronts smashed and items stolen.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly will hold two public hearings at tonight’s 6 p.m. special meeting.

Bellingham, Washington (AP) - Officials say a fishing trawler in Washington state has 86 crew members who tested positive for the coronavirus.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The daily report from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services found the state added seven new cases of COVID-19 on Monday morning.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The CBJ Public Works and Facilities Committee Monday reaffirmed its decision last December to proceed with the design of improvements at Centennial Hall.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Around each July we can count on some kind of glacial outburst from the Mendenhall Glacier. The question for researchers is how large will the outburst be in 2020?

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Capital City Fire Rescue has added to its volunteer ranks.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - There's progress to report into the arson of two vehicles in a parking lot at Mile 23 on May 3.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - The University of Alaska Board of Regents will discuss FY21-22 budgets and options for university transformation during its June 4-5 meeting.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska regulators have fined Hilcorp Energy Co. $30,000 for meter-related violations at an oil and gas field on the Kenai Peninsula.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - Gov. Mike Dunleavy said a spike in cases today was not a reason to get overly concerned.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska saw its single-most daily spike in COVID-19 cases on Sunday morning, according to the state's department of health.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau Assembly takes up a resolution during a special meeting Monday evening in support of the University of Alaska Southeast.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau Trail and Road Runners canceled the Juneau Marathon and Half-Marathon scheduled for July 25 due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mountain Village, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska State Troopers said Isaiah Moses, 23, of Mountain Village, was shot twice in the lower extremities and left hospitalized after a dispute Saturday.

Washington, D.C. (ABC) - Johns Hopkins University reported over 6 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Council of School Administrators announced Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School Principal Molly Yerkes has been selected as the Alaska Association of Secondary School Principals Region 5 Principal of the Year.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The daily report from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services found the state added four new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday morning.

Cape Canaveral, Florida (AP) - A rocket ship designed and built by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company has lifted off with two Americans on a history-making flight to the International Space Station.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) A traffic stop by Alaska State Troopers netted drugs and paraphernalia in Ketchikan.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A report is stating that Republican District 30 Rep. Gary Knopp has been asked by his own political party to not run as a Republican.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - Travelers coming to Alaska must be tested for COVID-19 before boarding a plane to the state or submit to a 14-day quarantine upon arrival, Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced Friday.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - To prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Juneau, the public is now required to wear cloth face coverings on Capital Transit buses, CAPITAL AKcess vans, and all three branches of the Juneau Public Libraries.

Ottawa, Ontario (AP) - Large cruise ships will continue to be prohibited from operating in Canadian waters until at least Oct. 31 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - In Southeast Alaska, there are six active cases, 50 recoveries, and one death due to COVID-19.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Starting Monday, June 1 at 6 a.m., Bartlett Regional Hospital’s Emergency Department will join the rest of the Bartlett campus in allowing non-isolation patients one visitor.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau has extended the deferral of utility bills and waiver of finance charges and shutoffs for customers who are experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska small businesses affected by the coronavirus that have already received federal aid will not be eligible for a state grant program.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska’s largest rural airline is working to prevent a liquidation of its assets sought by a bank representing lenders seeking payment of $90 million in debt.

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Ocean Beauty Seafoods and Icicle Seafoods Inc. have announced plans to merge parts of their operations under a new company.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau Assembly is interested in extending the requirement that travelers to Juneau quarantine for 14 days once they arrive here.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The daily report from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services found the state added five new cases of COVID-19 on Friday morning.

Cordova, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska State Troopers said Zakary Zeigler, 21, of Cordova fell out of a kayak and could not get back in.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - The Coast Guard is scheduled to conduct essential missions in Arctic and Western Alaska communities this May-September as Sector Anchorage planners prepare for the second season of the Marine Safety Task Force initiative launched last spring.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The assembly reviewed plans to distribute CARES funding to help local child care facilities, businesses that need help with rent or leases, and provide jobs for the unemployed.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The CBJ Assembly needs to continue the current steps to monitor for COVID-19, and continue to work to increase testing capacity, Incident Commander Mila Cosgrove said.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - To maintain health and safety standards for animals and humans, the City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation Department has temporarily closed the three areas to dogs due to excessive dog waste.

Washington, DC (AP) - President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday challenging the liability protections that have served as a bedrock for unfettered speech on the internet.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - An Anchorage Democrat has filed to run in the race for House District 28, the seat currently held by Republican Rep. Jennifer Johnston.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Another person in Juneau has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau School District Superintendent Dr. Bridget Weiss has posted a video message for parents and students on the district's web site.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The daily report from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services found the state added 13 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday morning.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - GCI subsidiary Denali Media Holdings has announced the sale of its NBC affiliates in southeast Alaska to Gray Television.

Washington, D.C. (KINY) - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded $15 million to 52 Tribes, Tribal organizations, urban Indian health organizations, and other health services providers.

Sitka, Alaska (KINY) - Sitka is scheduled to receive just over $14 million from the federal CARES Act.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The funding picture for next school year in Juneau has improved

Mountain Village, (KINY) - A single vehicle accident left two women seriously injured and Mackenzie Mike, 20, deceased, Tribal Police Officers said.

Washington, D.C. (ABC) - An additional two million Americans filed for unemployment this week and some major airlines announced further job cuts.

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — U.S. senators, including Lisa Murkowski and Brian Schatz, are calling for a moment of silence to honor those who have died from COVID-19.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Anchorage property tax bills have increased over the last year largely because of a school bond funding veto by Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit filed by Anchorage to proceed against the U.S. Maritime Administration over more than $300 million in failed construction at the city’s port.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The CBJ Assembly Finance Committee reviewed items like affordable housing, child care, Travel Juneau and Eaglecrest as they moved closer to a final budget proposal for the next two fiscal years.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The State of Alaska has announced the AK CARES grant program in support of small businesses.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - There have been no additional cases confirmed in Juneau despite an increase in the number of people tested.

Utqiaġvik, Alaska (KINY) - The Arctic Slope Native Association reported on Wednesday the first COVID-19 case in the North Slope region.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - The Recall Dunleavy campaign’s signature-gathering effort is shifting gears and using alternative methods to reach the 71,252 signatures needed to call a special election.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - A Valley home builder has filed to run for House District 7 in Wasilla, making it a two-way Republican primary.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The U.S. Coast Guard and good Samaritans rescued two men in the water near Elfin Cove on Tuesday.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly Finance Committee is close to finishing its work on the Fiscal Year 2021 budget.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A Southeast cannabis company has scheduled a donation to the Southeast Alaska Food Bank in Juneau.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) - Ketchikan High School will hold a virtual graduation ceremony for the Kayhi Class of 2020 this weekend across multiple online platforms.

Juneau, Alaska (AP) - Prosecutors have accused an Alaska man of violating a federal judge’s order and breaking his quarantine after securing an early release from prison amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau Douglas' Kendyl Carson will be attending Pepperdine University in the fall on a basketball scholarship.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Sports Hall of Fame has honored three Juneau Douglas High School cross-country runners.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - CBJ Docks and Harbors Department officials were asked for an update on the defunct tugboat the Lumberman while guests on Action Line.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The CBJ Docks and Harbors Board of Directors will take up a light agenda during its regular meeting Thursday evening.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The daily report from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services found the state had 412 total cases including 38 active cases.

Hollis, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Marine Highway will help the Inter-Island Ferry by sailing the M/V Lituya for two weeks to fill in for the disabled IFA fleet.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Several Juneau residents, professors and college students encouraged the Alaska Board of Regents to look elsewhere when they consider budget cuts this year.

Haines, Alaska (KINY) - Debra Schnabel said she doesn't intend to sue the Haines Borough after they fired her without cause.

Wrangell, Alaska (KINY) - The Wrangell Borough Assembly received an update from organizers of the annual July 4th celebration.

Sukakpak Mountain, Alaska (KINY) - Douglas Mathews died after he became separated from a group of hikers and fell down a steep embankment.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska company has completed construction of the first overland fiber-optic cable connecting the state to the continental U.S.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - Former Anchorage-area Representative Bob Lynn passed away Monday at the age of 87. Lynn served in the House for nearly 14 years.

Wrangell, Alaska (KINY) - Testing was the focus of the latest Wrangell Unified Command meeting on Wednesday, May 20.

Wrangell, Alaska (KINY) - The Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission has announced the retirement of its executive director, Tis Peterman, a lifelong resident of Wrangell and great-granddaughter of Chief Shakes VII.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) - The Democratic primary for U.S. Senate has a new face in the race and the candidate, Christopher Cumings, hails from Southeast.

Anchorage, Alaska (AP) - Alaska’s public health labs are checking results from rapid COVID-19 testing machines amid concerns about their accuracy.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - On Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., Gov. Mike Dunleavy will host the second virtual town hall meeting on COVID-19.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A traffic stop netted one arrest, six rifles, two handguns, seal bombs, and small amounts of heroin and methamphetamine.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The state case level rose by two today with an additional case in the Anchorage area and a new case in Sitka.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau Chamber of Commerce is thankful that Governor Dunleavy moved to reopen the state's economy.

Haines, Alaska (KINY) - The Haines Borough Assembly approved a resolution of support to expand their relationship with Royal Caribbean.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Congressman Don Young (R) said he did not support the House version of a $3 trillion stimulus package because it was a wish list for the left-wing.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) - A catastrophic propulsion system failure on the M/V Prince of Wales shut down the service between Ketchikan and Prince of Wales Island on May 22.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Chief among the concerns of fishermen this year include the loss of income due to COVID-19, preventing its spread to coastal communities, and habitat destruction associated with Pebble Mine.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Eston Jennings, Director of School Climate and Culture at Dillingham City Schools, has been selected as the new principal at Juneau Community Charter School.

Toronto, Ontario (KINY) - Seabridge Gold purchased 100% interest in the 3 Aces gold proejct in the Yukon from Golden Predator Mining Corp. for $2.25 million.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) - The Ketchikan Gateway Borough said free testing will continue at Berth 3 on Wednesday and Thursday.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Thomas Waerner won this year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in March, but he is still waiting to return to his home in Norway.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A federal agency has announced a preferred transportation route for precious metals leaving a proposed mine.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The daily report from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services showed an increase of one case of COVID-19 on Monday morning.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - With Memorial Day ceremonies canceled in Juneau due to the need for social distancing, a ceremony was replicated for broadcast on Juneau Radio Center's Action Line.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services daily report no additional cases Sunday with Juneau's case number holding at 31.

Washington, DC (ABC) - All 50 states are now in the process of reopening amid mounting fears of a second wave of coronavirus later this year.

NENANA, Alaska (AP) — Alaska’s favorite guessing game has taken a hit because of the coronavirus.

KODIAK CITY, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Earthquake Center said people in Kodiak City reported early Saturday that they felt a moderate earthquake that struck the Kodiak Island region.

BOSTON (AP) — Immigrants and their advocates said the U.S. citizenship process has stalled during the coronavirus crisis even as many parts of life have pivoted online or are starting to reopen.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The daily report from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services showed an increase of four cases of COVID-19 on Saturday morning.

Anchorage, Alaska (AP) - Gov. Mike Dunleavy's administration has announced an online platform used to publicly track Alaska's spending is broken, even as the state is managing a budget deficit and federal coronavirus relief aid.

Anchorage, Alaska (AP) - The Alaska Baseball League has canceled its summer season, as the future of sports worldwide remains uncertain during the coronavirus pandemic.

Palmer, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska State Fair Board of Directors and CEO have made the decision to cancel the Alaska State Fair for the first time since 1942, during World War II.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The State of Alaska has issued the first round of CARES Act funding to nine Alaskan communities today, totaling $15,739,534.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Beginning Tuesday, May 26, the City and Borough of Juneau Permit Center will be open for in-person interaction with customers.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) - American Cruise Lines would like to visit Skagway on June 16 and Ketchikan on June 30 provided they can work out safety protocols with those communities.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The state added two cases of COVID-19 on Friday bringing the total during the pandemic to 404.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Extra officers will be on hand to increase patrols on the Memorial Day weekend in an effort to keep Juneau safe.

Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska State Troopers in Ketchikan have arrested a man after allegedly assaulted a family member.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The continued need for social distancing has led local veterans' groups to cancel their traditional Memorial Day ceremonies at Alaskan Memorial Park in the Valley and the Evergreen Cemetery downtown.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau had 10.8 percent unemployment in April, more than twice the rate during April, 2019, the Alaska Department of Labor said today.

Washington, D.C. (ABC) - The prices at the pump this Memorial Day weekend are the lowest they've been in 20 years.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a decision authorizing construction of the Alaska LNG Project

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Two federal agencies have taken steps to increase hunting and trapping on several national preserves in Alaska and in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Capital City Fire Rescue responded to the area above the Mt. Roberts Tramway to assist an individual who apparently crashed a paraglider.

Haines, Alaska (KINY) - The Haines Borough Assembly has terminated the employment agreement between the Haines Borough and Debra Schnabel.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Sealaska Heritage Institute and educators with Juneau’s Tlingit, Culture, Language and Literacy program honored retiring Tlingit teacher Shgendootan George on Thursday.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A COVID-19 loan program will assist 140 small businesses in Juneau, which supports nearly 800 jobs.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Rear Admiral Matthew T. Bell, the commander of the 17th Coast Guard District in Alaska is staying put.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - The University of Alaska Anchorage Justice Center has released Homicide in Alaska: 1976 – 2016, a new report that compiles 41 years of data.

Anchorage, Alaska (AP) - The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has launched a review of a right-of-way lease for a gas pipeline to a proposed gold mine.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - On Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Gov. Mike Dunleavy be kicking off a series of virtual townhall meetings on the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Mendenhall Valley Public Library will open May 28 and the downtown and Douglas Public Library on May 31.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - No additional cases of COVID-19 were confirmed Thursday as the state case total remains at 402.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau Representative Andi Story talked about the rapid legislative action to appropriate Federal Cares Act funding during the resumption of the legislative session earlier this week.

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — RavnAir Group said it has received conditional approval to seek federal aid that it said will help pave the way for potential buyers.

Sioux Falls, S.D. (AP) — A man suspected of vandalizing an exhibit of outdoor art sculptures in Sioux Falls has been arrested in Alaska.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The operator of the trans-Alaska pipeline said it will accept more oil as global demand begins to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, while a major producer has not altered plans to cut production.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Initial claims were down one percent for the week ending May 9, 66 cases fewer claims than the week of May 2, the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development said.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Admiralty Construction and Behrends Mechanical will test and commission the pumps and sprayers for the whale fountain at Overstreet Park today and Friday.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - Gov. Mike Dunleavy today announced the Permanent Fund Dividend Division will begin distribution of the 2020 Permanent Fund Dividend to eligible Alaskans on July 1.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A motorcycle versus vehicle accident on Wednesday in the Mendenhall Valley sent two people to the hospital.

Billings Montana (AP) - The Trump administration has started giving energy companies temporary breaks on royalties they must pay for oil and gas extracted from federal lands.

The House voted 32-7 to send to the senate fast track legislation that provides 24 million for the marine highway system to keep running and 45 million for medicaid.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A federal study says more shrubs growing on Arctic tundra likely will have little effect on the abundance of most bird species until the vegetation grows tall.