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A big question now is: why isn't FEMA in western Alaska?
Because they have not been deployed.
Gov. Dunleavy has requested a federal disaster declaration, and Alaska is waiting to hear back.
In the meantime, it's all local, tribal and state led relief efforts.
alaskabeacon.com/2025/10/17/m...
Because they have not been deployed.
Gov. Dunleavy has requested a federal disaster declaration, and Alaska is waiting to hear back.
In the meantime, it's all local, tribal and state led relief efforts.
alaskabeacon.com/2025/10/17/m...
Municipal, state officials mobilize to welcome hundreds of storm evacuees to Anchorage | Alaska Beacon
Alaska has requested a federal disaster declaration; in the meantime, the state is bearing the cost of aid, response and cleanup.
alaskabeacon.com
October 18, 2025 at 5:29 PM
A big question now is: why isn't FEMA in western Alaska?
Because they have not been deployed.
Gov. Dunleavy has requested a federal disaster declaration, and Alaska is waiting to hear back.
In the meantime, it's all local, tribal and state led relief efforts.
alaskabeacon.com/2025/10/17/m...
Because they have not been deployed.
Gov. Dunleavy has requested a federal disaster declaration, and Alaska is waiting to hear back.
In the meantime, it's all local, tribal and state led relief efforts.
alaskabeacon.com/2025/10/17/m...
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Months before catastrophic floods swept through an Alaska Native village on Sunday, the Trump administration canceled a $20 million grant meant to protect the community from extreme flooding. At the time, the EPA administrator said he was eliminating "wasteful DEI and Environmental Justice grants."
E.P.A. Canceled $20 Million Flood Protection Grant to Alaska, Parts of Which Just Flooded
The remote village of Kipnuk planned to use the money to protect against flooding. On Sunday, it was inundated.
nyti.ms
October 15, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Months before catastrophic floods swept through an Alaska Native village on Sunday, the Trump administration canceled a $20 million grant meant to protect the community from extreme flooding. At the time, the EPA administrator said he was eliminating "wasteful DEI and Environmental Justice grants."
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KTOO 360TV will once again carry this year's First Alaskans Institute Elders & Youth Conference. Watch live starting Sunday at 3:00 p.m. How to watch => www.ktoo.org/360TV/where-...
October 12, 2025 at 6:55 PM
KTOO 360TV will once again carry this year's First Alaskans Institute Elders & Youth Conference. Watch live starting Sunday at 3:00 p.m. How to watch => www.ktoo.org/360TV/where-...
Fall in the alpine. A good (and dry) Sunday!
September 29, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Fall in the alpine. A good (and dry) Sunday!
Grateful for the work being done by our public media colleagues across the state and the Alaska Community Foundation
A partnership between the state's radio stations and the Alaska Community Foundation seeks to fill a $15 million funding gap created by Congress. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
As program cuts begin in wake of federal rescission, Alaska fund raises $3.5M for public media
A partnership between radio stations and the Alaska Community Foundation seeks to fill a $15 million gap created by Congress.
www.adn.com
September 14, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Grateful for the work being done by our public media colleagues across the state and the Alaska Community Foundation
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Update, 6:00 a.m. Wednesday:
The water level on Mendenhall River currently stands above 16 feet -- a new record for glacial outburst flood height.
The river reached major flood stage around 1 a.m. and is still forecast to peak between 8 a.m. and noon.
What are you seeing where you are?
The water level on Mendenhall River currently stands above 16 feet -- a new record for glacial outburst flood height.
The river reached major flood stage around 1 a.m. and is still forecast to peak between 8 a.m. and noon.
What are you seeing where you are?
Live updates as Juneau's glacial outburst flood now expected to crest Wednesday morning
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning and forecast of more than 16 feet for Mendenhall River. That record peak is expected Wednesday morning.
www.ktoo.org
August 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Update, 6:00 a.m. Wednesday:
The water level on Mendenhall River currently stands above 16 feet -- a new record for glacial outburst flood height.
The river reached major flood stage around 1 a.m. and is still forecast to peak between 8 a.m. and noon.
What are you seeing where you are?
The water level on Mendenhall River currently stands above 16 feet -- a new record for glacial outburst flood height.
The river reached major flood stage around 1 a.m. and is still forecast to peak between 8 a.m. and noon.
What are you seeing where you are?
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PBS and NPR are generally unbiased and independent of government propaganda, writes @boisestate.bsky.social Professor Sam Martin in a commentary for @theconversation.com, via @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/07/22/p...
PBS and NPR are generally unbiased and independent of government propaganda | Alaska Beacon
A researcher writes in a commentary on how democracies rely on journalism that is independent of market pressure and partisan talking points.
alaskabeacon.com
July 23, 2025 at 2:23 AM
PBS and NPR are generally unbiased and independent of government propaganda, writes @boisestate.bsky.social Professor Sam Martin in a commentary for @theconversation.com, via @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/07/22/p...
And spending the night in Seattle, maybe two based on the scale of this cluster…
July 21, 2025 at 8:03 AM
And spending the night in Seattle, maybe two based on the scale of this cluster…
I should have left 3 hours ago. I’ve never seen SeaTac this busy
Alaska Airlines announced Sunday evening all of its flights, as well as those of its affiliate Horizon Air, are being grounded due to a software outage of an unspecified nature.
www.juneauindependent.com/post/breakin...
www.juneauindependent.com/post/breakin...
Breaking: Alaska Airlines grounds all flights due to an IT outage
Alaska Airlines announced Sunday evening all of its flights, as well as those of its affiliate Horizon Air, are being grounded due to a software outage of an unspecified nature.
www.juneauindependent.com
July 21, 2025 at 5:41 AM
I should have left 3 hours ago. I’ve never seen SeaTac this busy
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While the U.S. Senate is voting to defund public broadcasting ... my colleagues at rural Alaska public radio stations are scrambling to help coastal residents understand the tsunami danger from a 6.6 mag earthquake that struck minutes ago in Sand Point/Aleutians East.
July 16, 2025 at 9:21 PM
While the U.S. Senate is voting to defund public broadcasting ... my colleagues at rural Alaska public radio stations are scrambling to help coastal residents understand the tsunami danger from a 6.6 mag earthquake that struck minutes ago in Sand Point/Aleutians East.
Having walked this path myself, I couldn’t agree more. The transition away from treatment and regular check-ups with your oncology team is really hard. Meanwhile, everyone is offering congratulations while you still feel lousy. It’s a strange period on the “cancer journey.”
Catherine, Princess of Wales has reflected on the “really difficult” aftermath of chemotherapy during her first public appearance since unexpectedly withdrawing from Royal Ascot two weeks ago. cnn.it/44CkWUi
July 2, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Having walked this path myself, I couldn’t agree more. The transition away from treatment and regular check-ups with your oncology team is really hard. Meanwhile, everyone is offering congratulations while you still feel lousy. It’s a strange period on the “cancer journey.”
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Behind the cameras: Gavel Alaska broadcasts the business of state government to Alaskans, reports Corinne Smith @corinne-smith.bsky.social for @alaskabeacon.com
alaskabeacon.com/2025/06/05/b...
alaskabeacon.com/2025/06/05/b...
Behind the cameras: Gavel Alaska broadcasts the business of state government to Alaskans | Alaska Beacon
Looking closely at Gavel Alaska gives a sense of the work that goes into giving the public access to state government. While the people in front of the cameras make the news, the people behind them…
alaskabeacon.com
June 5, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Behind the cameras: Gavel Alaska broadcasts the business of state government to Alaskans, reports Corinne Smith @corinne-smith.bsky.social for @alaskabeacon.com
alaskabeacon.com/2025/06/05/b...
alaskabeacon.com/2025/06/05/b...
Another year of amazing work from the @gavelalaska.bsky.social team! 🙏
That's a wrap on the 2025 legislative session! On Wednesday, we'll rebroadcast the House and Senate floor sessions from the final two days, including Tuesday's joint session. Watch across Alaska on KTOO 360TV starting at 8:45 a.m.
May 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Another year of amazing work from the @gavelalaska.bsky.social team! 🙏
I’m such a depressing human being that my “Get Up Mix” features David Berman and Elliot Smith 💀
May 20, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I’m such a depressing human being that my “Get Up Mix” features David Berman and Elliot Smith 💀
Public media costs every tax payer $1.60. Defunding it will have disastrous effects for news, information and public safety, especially in rural communities.
As the Trump administration works to end nearly all federal support for public broadcasting, the loss of that money for the state’s public radio and TV stations could jeopardize remote Alaskans’ access to news, and public safety.
Trump wants to cut funds to public media. Here’s what that could mean for 27 radio and 4 TV stations in Alaska.
A memo set to appear before Congress on Monday will ask lawmakers to rescind $1.1 billion in funds that support public media nationwide and heavily subsidize public radio stations and television stati...
www.adn.com
April 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Public media costs every tax payer $1.60. Defunding it will have disastrous effects for news, information and public safety, especially in rural communities.
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Alaska Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan will address joint sessions of the Alaska Legislature next week. Tune in on KTOO 360TV, watch on gavelalaska.org or listen on your local public radio station. #akleg
March 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Alaska Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan will address joint sessions of the Alaska Legislature next week. Tune in on KTOO 360TV, watch on gavelalaska.org or listen on your local public radio station. #akleg
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A Forest Service official confirmed that the recreation area’s revenue in visitor fees and permits exceeds its operating costs by more than a million dollars – in other words, the park earns enough to pay employees and more.
Fired Forest Service staffers in Juneau are uncertain about their futures -- and the safety of visitors at glacier
Instead of a dozen employees, only two public-facing staff are left at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center ahead of this tourist season.
www.ktoo.org
February 28, 2025 at 2:34 AM
A Forest Service official confirmed that the recreation area’s revenue in visitor fees and permits exceeds its operating costs by more than a million dollars – in other words, the park earns enough to pay employees and more.
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The only Assembly member to vote against the plan was Ella Adkison. She worries it might add to capital creep if there’s less room in Juneau for state workers.
Juneau administration begin negotiations to relocate City Hall to Alaska Permanent Fund building
The city will begin with an offer of about $9.3 million for the floors, which is their appraised value, but the owners are asking for about $12 million.
www.ktoo.org
February 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The only Assembly member to vote against the plan was Ella Adkison. She worries it might add to capital creep if there’s less room in Juneau for state workers.
Accidental milk run morning 🤦🏻♂️
February 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Accidental milk run morning 🤦🏻♂️
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U.S. Rep. Nick Begich will address a joint session of the Alaska Legislature Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Watch live on KTOO 360TV or at gavelalaska.org #akleg
February 20, 2025 at 4:12 AM
U.S. Rep. Nick Begich will address a joint session of the Alaska Legislature Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Watch live on KTOO 360TV or at gavelalaska.org #akleg
The impacts of these layoffs may be far reaching. Your stories are important, please consider sharing.
We know that many federal workers in Juneau have received termination notices in the past few days. If you're willing to speak with us on the record, please fill out this form
Share your perspective with KTOO
We want to hear from federal employees in Juneau about their experience with the Trump administration's efforts to reduce the federal workforce, as well as other executive orders issued since taking…
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February 17, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The impacts of these layoffs may be far reaching. Your stories are important, please consider sharing.
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Hear testimony from school board members and students from around the state today at 8 a.m. Watch live on KTOO 360TV or at gavelalaska.org. #akleg
February 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Hear testimony from school board members and students from around the state today at 8 a.m. Watch live on KTOO 360TV or at gavelalaska.org. #akleg
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We want to learn more about how these changes are affecting people in Juneau. If you’re interested in sharing your perspective, you can do so here.
Are you a federal worker in Juneau? How are the buyouts affecting you?
According to the Juneau Economic Development Council, roughly 700 people in Juneau are federally employed. That includes people who work for the Coast Guard, NOAA, the Forest Service, the Postal…
buff.ly
February 8, 2025 at 3:21 AM
We want to learn more about how these changes are affecting people in Juneau. If you’re interested in sharing your perspective, you can do so here.
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The Alaska Senate unanimously joined the state House Friday in urging President Donald Trump to reverse his decision to rename North America’s tallest peak as Mount McKinley.
(From @eriwinsto.bsky.social)
(From @eriwinsto.bsky.social)
Alaska Legislature formally opposes Trump's renaming of Denali as Mt. McKinley
Trump issued the order renaming Denali after President William McKinley on his first day back in office. The decision sparked an uproar across Alaska.
buff.ly
February 8, 2025 at 2:39 AM
The Alaska Senate unanimously joined the state House Friday in urging President Donald Trump to reverse his decision to rename North America’s tallest peak as Mount McKinley.
(From @eriwinsto.bsky.social)
(From @eriwinsto.bsky.social)
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NEW: President Donald Trump has given Elon Musk sweeping authority to overhaul the U.S. government bureaucracy and its operations around the globe.
ProPublica confirmed the identities and roles of more than 20 key people affiliated with Musk.
ProPublica confirmed the identities and roles of more than 20 key people affiliated with Musk.
Elon Musk’s Demolition Crew
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has been unleashed on federal agencies. ProPublica is attempting to document who is working with him and what they are doing.
propub.li
February 6, 2025 at 10:10 PM
NEW: President Donald Trump has given Elon Musk sweeping authority to overhaul the U.S. government bureaucracy and its operations around the globe.
ProPublica confirmed the identities and roles of more than 20 key people affiliated with Musk.
ProPublica confirmed the identities and roles of more than 20 key people affiliated with Musk.