Alaska News | KBRW - AM/FM Silakkuagvik Communications https://www.kbrw.org “Top of the World Radio” Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:30:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 In Alaska’s U.S. Senate race, Peltola takes aim at ‘crooked’ political elites https://alaskapublic.org/news/politics/2026-04-03/in-alaskas-u-s-senate-race-peltola-takes-aim-at-crooked-political-elites Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:30:30 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/04/03/in-alaskas-u-s-senate-race-peltola-takes-aim-at-crooked-political-elites/ If you follow Mary Peltola on social media, maybe you’ve noticed that the former Alaska congresswoman is talking about more than fish, family and freedom as she runs for U.S. Senate.]]>

If you follow Mary Peltola on social media, maybe you’ve noticed that the former Alaska congresswoman is talking about more than fish, family and freedom as she runs for U.S. Senate.

]]> Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 3, 2026 https://alaskapublic.org/programs/alaska-news-nightly/2026-04-03/alaska-news-nightly-friday-april-3-2026 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:08:00 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/04/03/alaska-news-nightly-friday-april-3-2026/ Former congresswoman Mary Peltola hones her messaging as the race for Alaska’s U.S. Senate seat heats up.

]]> Alaska freight shipping costs set to spike amid war in Iran https://alaskapublic.org/news/alaska-desk/2026-04-03/alaska-freight-shipping-costs-set-to-spike-amid-war-in-iran Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:01:58 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/04/03/alaska-freight-shipping-costs-set-to-spike-amid-war-in-iran/ Alaska Marine Lines, Matson and Tote are all increasing their fuel- related surcharges, starting this month.

]]> Alaska Department of Corrections reports two inmate deaths in one week https://alaskapublic.org/news/health/2026-04-03/alaska-department-of-corrections-reports-two-inmate-deaths-in-one-week Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:43:04 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/04/03/alaska-department-of-corrections-reports-two-inmate-deaths-in-one-week/ Johnny Allen Nashookpuk and Jeffery Mulifai were both housed at Goose Creek Correctional Center in Wasilla and died in late March. They are the first two inmates to die in 2026.]]>

Johnny Allen Nashookpuk and Jeffery Mulifai were both housed at Goose Creek Correctional Center in Wasilla and died in late March. They are the first two inmates to die in 2026.

]]> At hearing, linguists tell lawmakers that the Alaska Native Language Center’s mission is at risk https://alaskapublic.org/news/alaska-desk/2026-04-03/at-hearing-linguists-tell-lawmakers-that-the-alaska-native-language-centers-mission-is-at-risk Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:11:54 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/04/03/at-hearing-linguists-tell-lawmakers-that-the-alaska-native-language-centers-mission-is-at-risk/ Meanwhile, administrators insist the center is growing and becoming more community-focused.]]>

Meanwhile, administrators insist the center is growing and becoming more community-focused.

]]> Judge dismisses federal lawsuit against Alaska Office of Children’s Services https://alaskapublic.org/news/health/2026-04-03/judge-dismisses-federal-lawsuit-against-alaska-office-of-childrens-services Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:03:26 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/04/03/judge-dismisses-federal-lawsuit-against-alaska-office-of-childrens-services/ The lawsuit was brought by a national nonprofit that argued children in state custody are at risk of harm because of systemic inadequacies.

]]> Anchorage recognized nationally as a ‘Trail Town’ https://alaskapublic.org/news/anchorage/2026-04-03/anchorage-recognized-nationally-as-a-trail-town Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:32 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/04/03/anchorage-recognized-nationally-as-a-trail-town/ The city joins 27 others nationwide in receiving recognition from the International Mountain Bicycling Association for “exceptional commitment to building, maintaining and celebrating trail systems.”

]]> State declares disaster for the Northwest Arctic after widespread water and sewer failures https://alaskapublic.org/news/public-safety/2026-04-03/state-declares-disaster-for-the-northwest-arctic-after-widespread-water-and-sewer-failures Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:08:39 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/04/03/state-declares-disaster-for-the-northwest-arctic-after-widespread-water-and-sewer-failures/ The declaration allows the state to reimburse communities for emergency protective measures, permanent repair projects and getting utilities back online.]]>

The declaration allows the state to reimburse communities for emergency protective measures, permanent repair projects and getting utilities back online.

]]> Mat-Su bus worker strike continues after latest talks end without a deal https://alaskapublic.org/news/2026-04-03/mat-su-bus-worker-strike-drags-on-after-latest-talks-end-without-a-deal Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:43:11 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/04/03/mat-su-bus-worker-strike-continues-after-latest-talks-end-without-a-deal/ The union and bus company made progress but did not reach a agreement, officials said.]]>

The union and bus company made progress but did not reach a agreement, officials said.

]]> University of Alaska staff successfully vote to form a union https://alaskapublic.org/news/education/2026-04-03/university-of-alaska-staff-successfully-vote-to-form-a-union Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:38:26 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/04/03/university-of-alaska-staff-successfully-vote-to-form-a-union/ Sixty-four percent of voting members approved forming the union, and election results now await certification from the Alaska Labor Relations Agency.]]>

Sixty-four percent of voting members approved forming the union, and election results now await certification from the Alaska Labor Relations Agency.

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