Alaska News | KBRW - AM/FM Silakkuagvik Communications https://www.kbrw.org “Top of the World Radio” Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:00:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Polls to open in Kipnuk for first time since ex-typhoon devastated Western Alaska village https://alaskapublic.org/news/politics/elections/2026-10-22/polls-to-open-in-kipnuk-for-first-time-since-ex-typhoon-devastated-western-alaska-village Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:00:34 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/10/22/polls-to-open-in-kipnuk-for-first-time-since-ex-typhoon-devastated-western-alaska-village/ Advocates are still seeking volunteers to run a polling site in Kwigillingok, another village badly damaged by ex-Typhoon Halong a year ago.]]>

Advocates are still seeking volunteers to run a polling site in Kwigillingok, another village badly damaged by ex-Typhoon Halong a year ago.

]]> Murkowski on war-driven energy prices: ‘It is wrong.’ https://alaskapublic.org/news/2026-10-22/murkowski-on-war-driven-energy-prices-it-is-wrong Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:28:10 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/10/22/murkowski-on-war-driven-energy-prices-it-is-wrong/ Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s votes on the war put her at odds with Sen. Dan Sullivan. He’s in tough reelection fight and has Murkowski’s endorsement.

]]> The Anchorage Weekender: AFN, spooky season celebrations and 6 more local events https://alaskapublic.org/the-anchorage-weekender/2026-10-22/the-anchorage-weekender-afn-spooky-season-celebrations-and-6-more-local-events Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:48:06 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/10/22/the-anchorage-weekender-afn-spooky-season-celebrations-and-6-more-local-events/ This Anchorage Weekender rounds up eight events, from spooky-season celebrations to the annual Alaska Federation of Natives convention.

]]> ‘Rising in Our Voices’: Alaska Federation of Natives convention kicks off in Anchorage https://alaskapublic.org/news/anchorage/2026-10-22/rising-in-our-voices-alaska-federation-of-natives-convention-kicks-off-in-anchorage Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:26:16 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/10/22/rising-in-our-voices-alaska-federation-of-natives-convention-kicks-off-in-anchorage/ Keynote speaker Rosita Worl urged young Alaska Natives to continue their Elders’ efforts to protect subsistence and land rights, foster economic opportunities and preserve the environment.

]]> Anchorage firefighters battle blaze at condo complex https://alaskapublic.org/news/anchorage/2026-10-22/firefighters-battle-blaze-at-midtown-anchorage-condo Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:36:08 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/10/22/anchorage-firefighters-battle-blaze-at-condo-complex/ The fire broke out in Midtown and damaged at least three units.

]]> Everything you’d want to know about Alaska’s Bomber Traverse | Outdoor Explorer https://alaskapublic.org/programs/outdoor-explorer/2026-10-22/everything-youd-want-to-know-about-alaskas-bomber-traverse-outdoor-explorer Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:18:22 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/10/22/everything-youd-want-to-know-about-alaskas-bomber-traverse-outdoor-explorer/ The Bomber Traverse is a backcountry route nestled in the mountains of the Mat-Su. Huts along the trail have recently been revamped for those exploring the many possibilities the trip offers. What does it take to complete the Bomber Traverseand when’s the best time of year to try?

]]> Alaskans to vote on language change in voter eligibility law in midterm election https://alaskapublic.org/news/politics/elections/2026-10-22/alaskans-to-vote-on-language-change-in-voter-eligibility-law-in-midterm-election Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:14:18 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/10/22/alaskans-to-vote-on-language-change-in-voter-eligibility-law-in-midterm-election/ Ballot Measure 3 would add the word ‘only’ to existing law that states U.S. citizens are permitted to vote.]]>

Ballot Measure 3 would add the word ‘only’ to existing law that states U.S. citizens are permitted to vote.

]]> Kenai Peninsula Borough adopts new rules for weather modification https://alaskapublic.org/news/environment/2026-10-22/kenai-peninsula-borough-adopts-new-rules-for-weather-modification Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:09:53 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/10/22/kenai-peninsula-borough-adopts-new-rules-for-weather-modification/ Among other things, that application would require a description of what type and quantity of chemicals and flares would be used and the frequency and duration of weather modification flights.

]]> Mat-Su School Board rejects charter school proposal for former Meadow Lakes Elementary https://alaskapublic.org/news/education/2026-10-22/mat-su-school-board-rejects-charter-school-proposal-for-former-meadow-lakes-elementary Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:09:05 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/10/22/mat-su-school-board-rejects-charter-school-proposal-for-former-meadow-lakes-elementary/ Opening a new school would undermine savings from last year’s school closures, officials said.]]>

Opening a new school would undermine savings from last year’s school closures, officials said.

]]> King salmon runs are crashing. In Kodiak, a pioneering conservation project aims to save one. https://alaskapublic.org/news/environment/2026-10-22/king-salmon-runs-are-crashing-in-kodiak-a-pioneering-conservation-project-aims-to-save-one Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:03:28 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/10/22/king-salmon-runs-are-crashing-in-kodiak-a-pioneering-conservation-project-aims-to-save-one/ The hatchery-based project is not without controversy — and so far, it hasn’t quite gone to plan.

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