From AKPM https://www.kotz.org/tags/from-akpm From AKPM en-US Copyright Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:31:45 GMT Plane crash near Nabesna kills 2 https://www.kotz.org/2026-09-18/plane-crash-near-nabesna-kills-2 The Piper PA-18 Super Cub crashed after taking off from a dirt runway near Nabesna, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:31:45 GMT https://www.kotz.org/2026-09-18/plane-crash-near-nabesna-kills-2 Casey Grove Whittier’s new $80M dock considered total loss after fire https://www.kotz.org/2026-09-18/whittiers-new-80m-dock-considered-total-loss-after-fire The state fire marshal’s office is investigating how the fire started and reviewing the dock’s building plans. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:19:35 GMT https://www.kotz.org/2026-09-18/whittiers-new-80m-dock-considered-total-loss-after-fire Mikayla Finnerty Elder Alaskans increasingly vulnerable to dying by suicide, according to data https://www.kotz.org/2026-09-18/elder-alaskans-increasingly-vulnerable-to-dying-by-suicide-according-to-data Suicide death rates for older Alaskans have been rising, especially for people age 75 and older. Elders face unique stressors that can lead to depression and thoughts of suicide, but the state is working to better understand the issue. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:37:57 GMT https://www.kotz.org/2026-09-18/elder-alaskans-increasingly-vulnerable-to-dying-by-suicide-according-to-data Rachel Cassandra Sullivan’s trawl bycatch bill clears a U.S. Senate committee https://www.kotz.org/2026-09-17/sullivans-trawl-bycatch-bill-clears-a-u-s-senate-committee The pollock fishery’s accidental catch of other fish is a hot topic in Alaska’s Senate race. Among trawl critics, opinions vary about the impact of the bill. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:32:32 GMT https://www.kotz.org/2026-09-17/sullivans-trawl-bycatch-bill-clears-a-u-s-senate-committee Liz Ruskin Republican Treg Taylor leans on experience as attorney general in gubernatorial pitch https://www.kotz.org/2026-09-15/republican-treg-taylor-leans-on-experience-as-attorney-general-in-gubernatorial-pitch Taylor discussed his record in the Dunleavy administration and his vision for the state's future on Tuesday's "Talk of Alaska." Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:47:02 GMT https://www.kotz.org/2026-09-15/republican-treg-taylor-leans-on-experience-as-attorney-general-in-gubernatorial-pitch Eric Stone Thousands of gallons of water used to extinguish Whittier dock fire, officials say https://www.kotz.org/2026-09-15/thousands-of-gallons-of-water-used-to-extinguish-whittier-dock-fire-officials-say The fire was put out early Tuesday morning, officials say. Investigators are still working to determine the cause of the fire and the extent of damage to the dock. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:05:44 GMT https://www.kotz.org/2026-09-15/thousands-of-gallons-of-water-used-to-extinguish-whittier-dock-fire-officials-say Mikayla Finnerty Peltola and Sullivan confront trawl bycatch, and each other, at Kodiak fisheries debate https://www.kotz.org/2026-09-14/peltola-and-sullivan-confront-trawl-bycatch-and-each-other-at-kodiak-fisheries-debate Both Alaska U.S. Senate candidates called for changes to federal fishery management. U.S. House candidates explicitly blamed bycatch for low salmon runs in Western Alaska. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:37:43 GMT https://www.kotz.org/2026-09-14/peltola-and-sullivan-confront-trawl-bycatch-and-each-other-at-kodiak-fisheries-debate Liz Ruskin Alaska sees 10-year high in youth suicide deaths https://www.kotz.org/2026-09-11/alaska-sees-ten-year-high-in-youth-suicide-deaths According to data recently released by the state, the number of deaths was higher in 2025 than past years. Guns were the leading cause of death. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:56:42 GMT https://www.kotz.org/2026-09-11/alaska-sees-ten-year-high-in-youth-suicide-deaths Rachel Cassandra Democrats urge judge to disqualify state House candidate over incomplete financial form https://www.kotz.org/2026-09-11/democrats-urge-judge-to-disqualify-state-house-candidate-over-incomplete-financial-form Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom allowed Republican Jose Tagle to run for a state House seat despite a recommendation from campaign finance regulators that he be disqualified. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:44:30 GMT https://www.kotz.org/2026-09-11/democrats-urge-judge-to-disqualify-state-house-candidate-over-incomplete-financial-form Eric Stone A lot of Alaskans are 'bullet voters.' Sometimes that's not the best strategy. https://www.kotz.org/2026-09-10/a-lot-of-alaskans-are-bullet-voters-sometimes-thats-not-the-best-strategy Ranked choice voting gives Alaskans a chance to rank their preferred candidates. Few take the opportunity. That could be a problem for Republicans in the governor's race. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:16:18 GMT https://www.kotz.org/2026-09-10/a-lot-of-alaskans-are-bullet-voters-sometimes-thats-not-the-best-strategy Liz Ruskin, Wesley Early