September 19th, 1903
June 16th, 1906
Iditarod 49 race update – March 12, 2021
“Hello, Central!” If you’ve been to Nome for the Iditarod finish, you’ve definitely heard the resounding voice of longtime resident and beloved Mayor Richard Beneville. We will miss his enthusiasm when the race returns to Nome for the 50th anniversary running, but we know that his spirit will be there welcoming each and every team as they cross […]
January 13th, 1946
Pack Expands Purge at U.S. Global News Agency
Michael Pack, head of the U.S. government’s global news networks, took steps Wednesday to remove several top officials in a move at least two said appeared to be retaliatory. In a statement sent to Politico and the New York Post, a U.S. Agency for Global Media spokesperson said the action was meant to restore […]
Alaska Public Media Responds to Governor’s Vetoes
ANCHORAGE – Today, Governor Dunleavy announced significant vetoes to Alaska’s operating budget while making clear his intent to use the State of Alaska CARES ACT funding to support many vital services including public radio and television stations in Alaska. This funding is particularly needed at a time when Alaskans are relying on their local […]
Northern News from a Massive Conference
For the 20th straight year, in December 2019 I carried a notebook into the halls of the Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union. Most of those years the conference was in San Francisco (as it was this year). Back in 1999, when one billion fewer people lived on Earth, the 5,000 scientists who […]
KANA News and Updates.
“My provider suggested a service that is not available at KANA. Can I make an appointment with any local provider?” “I went to see a chiropractor in town, but wasn’t referred. Is KANA going to pay?” “My child broke their arm. Am I financially responsible for the emergency room services?” ASK KANA: Purchased and Referred […]
Alaska’s Salmon Harvest Nears 23 Million Fish
Preliminary harvest data shows the catch in Alaska’s wild salmon fisheries rose to over 22.7 million fish through July 4, including a record 1.2 million salmon caught on July 3 in Bristol Bay’s Nushagak District. It was the second time this year, and in the history of the Nushagak District, that the daily sockeye salmon […]