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Tuesday's deep dive is here with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: Many candidates say they are concerned about middle-class "affordability." Most really aren't; The thing missing from the discussion about the Southcentral gas "crisis."; The consequences of being $40 trillion in debt. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts before we finish up with our weekly positivity uplift from our Guru Chris Story. Tune in!

Photo: St. Joe's Church, one of the main polling places in Nome. (Margaret Sutherland / KNOM) Several Alaska Native groups, including the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN), say the constitutional rights of rural voters are in jeopardy. The organizations are sounding the alarm over staffing shortages at Alaska Division of Election offices and polling stations that serve rural Alaskans. As Rhonda McBride from our flagship station KNBA reports, these affect mostly Native communities In a statement Monday, AFN said it was deeply concerned by reports about election worker vacancies in rural precincts, as well as accounts from workers, who say they have waited for months to receive the per diem they were promised after they completed their required training. Kendra Kloster, AFN's director of government relations, pointed to the Division of Elections Region IV office in Nome, which did not open at the advertised time for the start of early voting. “When people are going in with their expectation to vote, they take time out of their day, they show up. And when the office isn't open when they say they are, I think that is a big deal.” Voting midday on August 18 at the Yupiit Picaryarait Cultural Center in Bethel. (Photo: Evan Erickson / KYUK) Kloster says the Nome incident is just the latest example of voter access problems that have persisted for years. AFN and other groups say some of these problems could have been avoided had Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, not vetoed Senate Bill 64. Dunleavy said he rejected the measure, because it needed more work and there was not enough time to put it in place before this year's election. Alaska state Sen. Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, who is among the bill's backers, says that just is not true. He says the legislation not only passed with bipartisan support, but would have improved both voter access and election integrity statewide. Wielechowski says he is glad AFN and other groups are speaking out. “If you're making it impossible for people to vote, you're not opening polling places, then are you really granting them their constitutional right to vote? And I would say a court would probably say you're not.” AFN has sent a letter to the Division of Elections, calling on it to take immediate action on a long list of complaints. Stephen Kirch, a spokesman for the Elections Division, says the division has no comment on AFN's letter, although he did acknowledge that on election day, two rural precincts opened late. Oglala Sioux Tribe President Frank Star Comes Out addresses the media in Rapid City. (Photo: C.J. Keene / SDPB) South Dakota tribal leaders say promised services are falling short, especially in law enforcement. SDPB's C.J. Keene has more. South Dakota's tribal leaders met in Rapid City Wednesday to call for more support to reservation lands from federal and state partners, specifically consistent, mandatory funding of tribal police regardless of administration or status of the government. According to information from the Great Plains Tribal Chairmen's Association, funding is about one-quarter of tribal staffing needs and falls far short of the estimated $3.5 billion these entities need to properly maintain public safety standards seen off reservations. Oglala Sioux Tribe President Frank Star Comes Out says this is reflected in numbers from Pine Ridge. “The formula is 2.8 officers per 1,000 people. The Oglala Sioux Tribe has 54,000 membership, and 27 officers. What is wrong with that picture?” That sentiment was echoed by Chelaine Knudsen, chairwoman of the Yankton Sioux Tribe. She says little has changed since the last time this question was asked. “At the time in 2024 we only had three tribal police officers. Today, we have five tribal police officers, and we have two cadets, I believe, that are in training right now.” The Yankton Sioux Tribe has a population of 11,500 enrolled members. Vermillion, a college town with a similar population, reported 20 sworn officers in a phone call with SDPB. That total is about 1.7 officers per 1,000 people and it is before counting campus law enforcement found at the University of South Dakota. What this boils down to for tribes though, according to Star Comes Out, is serious need for more support. “Today I encourage tribal nations, not only from the Great Plains but nationwide – it's time to stand up. Stand up for your nation, voice for your people, come together and join us in the fight for our people.” The Tribal Chairman's Association estimates less than 13% of funding compared to the current identified need is met overall. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Thursday, August 20, 2026 – Safety vs. privacy with tribal law enforcement surveillance cameras

It's the primary today and Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets has three big thoughts to go over with us in hour one. Time to face reality: There really are no "fiscally conservative" candidates in this year's election cycle; What happened to the AKLNG Special Session? Even the national numbers say the APFC's investment policy is losing the state money. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my own thoughts on Brad's points and then we'll finish up with Chris Story who'll come in and give us some pointers for uplifting ourselves with a weekly life coaching lesson.

Steiny shares his latest TV interests before he and Guru get to NBC Sports Bay Area's Monte Poole about the Warriors potential 'Gap Year.'

Steiny & Guru discuss Mike Dunleavy and Joe Lacob's alignment and why the Warriors front office appears to be on the same page, if that's a good thing, the grace they're asking of the fanbase, curious comments about Curry, a self-diagnosis gone wrong, the last Alaskans, and why it's hard to be a fan of a once dynasty since passed. Plus, Monte Poole joins us from NBC Sports Bay Area at 1:00p.

Today is the deep dive into the weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: Irresponsible pandering; two takeaways from last week's Gasline caucus session; The key issue some claim to be talking about, but no one really is. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts and maybe a headline or two and then we'll finish up with Chris Story for our weekly uplifting lifecoaching lesson.

The Homer City Clerk's office is holding an informational meeting Wednesday for city residents interested in running for mayor or city council; the Homer City Council scheduled three ordinances for public comment at its meeting tonight, including funding work to replace a failed culvert; and Alaskans love salmon, and around this time each year, thousands of residents flock to the Kenai Peninsula from across the state to fill their freezers dipnetting for reds. But, how much is that experience worth to households?

The Homer City Clerk's office is holding an informational meeting Wednesday for city residents interested in running for mayor or city council; the Homer City Council scheduled three ordinances for public comment at its meeting Monday night, including funding work to replace a failed culvert; and Alaskans love salmon, and around this time each year, thousands of residents flock to the Kenai Peninsula from across the state to fill their freezers dipnetting for reds. But, how much is that experience worth to households?

ipnetting on the Kenai River is worth a lot to Southcentral residents – several hundred dollars more to a household than what they actually spend on it each season.

In this newscast: It's been almost six months since Junior Siufanua was last seen in Juneau. He had been staying at a local shelter for unhoused people before he was reported missing by staff on Feb. 25; Seventeen candidates are running to be Alaska's next governor. Alaskans are already heading to the polls for early voting in the Aug. 18 nonpartisan, pick-one primary, which will narrow the field to four. It can be tough to pick a favorite in a crowded field, so we're bringing you interviews with some of the top candidates in the race; Running around or playing pretend are integral parts of summer as a kid. But some children need a more supportive environment to play their own way.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:A two-year-old humpback whale was found entangled in a gillnet near Petersburg last week. The City of Kotzebue secured a $12.5 million grant to repair and upgrade its sewer system. And as of Friday [7/31], nearly 10,000 Alaskans had requested absentee ballots from the state Division of Elections for the Aug. 18 statewide primary.Photo: Entangled whale near Petersburg. (NOAA Fisheries)

An Anchorage judge sentences a former Anchorage airport employee in a stalking case with over a half a dozen victims. A Fairbanks woman was sentenced Wednesday to 21 years in federal prison for her role in distributing the fentanyl that led to a North Pole man’s fatal overdose in the summer of 2022. Early voting has begun, but Alaskans aren’t just voting on their next U.S. Senator or governor; they’re deciding how much they can donate to help candidates get elected.  

Today we dive into the dep end with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: Some potentially troublesome developments with the ANS oil price; The numbers behind the current worries about Southcentral gas; Adam Crum demonstrates why a lot of Republicans are part of the problem, not the solution. Then in hour two we'll recap with some of my thoughts and hit a headline or two. Then we'll finish up with our friend Chris Story from Homer for our weekly positive mental attitude check.

On this weeks' episode with host Katherine Irving, Pacific Spaceport Complex-Alaska will see more government launches, Alaska Public Media reports on Alaskans who had their voter status deactivated, Saltery Creek sees restrictions on its sockeye run, Kodiak College receives funding for the third year of its CAMP program, KFSK reports that the summer Southeast commercial Dungeness crab season ended three weeks early, and Kodiak's stock car racing scene picks up speed.

In this newscast: Another man was taken into custody in Juneau for immigration enforcement purposes and held in Lemon Creek Correctional Center this week; In addition to races for governor, the U.S. House and Senate and the state Legislature, Alaskans will face a ballot initiative when they vote in the primary this August; After a legal battle that went all the way to the Alaska Supreme Court, Dan J. Sullivan of Petersburg will be on the ballot for U.S. Senate. With only a few weeks to go before the primary, the candidate has now turned his focus to running his campaign; Evidence of the measles virus was found in Anchorage wastewater in July, according to state epidemiologists. The data is from a national pilot program analyzing wastewater for certain pathogens; One day after President Donald Trump attended the dignified transfer of the remains of four U.S. service members killed as a result of the Iran conflict, the two chambers of Congress were at odds over whether to rein in the president's military powers in the monthslong war.

In this newscast: Juneau police have confirmed the identity of a man whose remains were discovered in a chest freezer last week at a home in Lemon Creek; Three people are dead after a fiery plane crash Tuesday night near McCarthy; A volunteer group freed a humpback whale that was entangled in a gillnet near Petersburg last night; Juneau veteran says he was denied First Amendment rights during July 4 parade; Members of the Alaska Legislature are asking the state Division of Elections to immediately retore the voter status of thousands of Alaskans the division deactivated based on outdated information; Hundreds of people gathered in Haines this weekend for the annual Southeast Alaska State Fair

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:The National Transportation Safety Board says a Bering Air plane was overweight and experienced “severe icing conditions” before it crashed onto sea ice last year, killing everyone on board. Alaskans will consider a a ballot initiative to limit the influence of big-money donors on Alaska's state and local elections. And Senatorial candidate Dan J Sullivan.Photo: Dan Sullivan, a candidate in Alaska's U.S. Senate race who shares a name with the incumbent seeking reelection, talks with a reporter Friday, July 3, 2026, in Petersburg, Alaska. (Becky Bohrer/AP)

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:Members of the Alaska Legislature are asking the state Division of Elections to immediately restore the voter status of thousands of Alaskans. A new class developed by whale biologists and marine pilots in Southeast Alaska will soon teach mariners how to avoid hitting humpback whales. And drive-through coffee in Nome!Photo: A cruise ship travels through Glacier Bay on July 24, 2023. ( Clarise Larson/KTOO)

The Senate confirms Jay Clayton as the next Director of National Intelligence; Rising utility costs strain Hoosier households; North Dakota residents contest mega dairy water deal; Alaskans reeling from social service cuts.

We start off in hour one with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: Enstar's petition for rehearing on its storage proposal; What Hilcorp left out of its letter to the legislature; Where does Alaska LNG go from here? Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts give you my take. Then we'll finish up with Chris Story and our weekly PMA uplifting session.

Historical accuracy, the good and the bad, is critical for understanding who we are collectively and how we've grown or not as a civilization. Join us as Alaskans who work to correct historical mistakes speak out on current attempts to silence uncomfortable truths.

In this newscast: Human remains were discovered inside a chest freezer at a Lemon Creek residence on Sunday; Juneau residents in the glacial outburst flood zone are preparing for the annual flood expected soon. At a sandbag event in Mendenhall Valley on Saturday, some of that prep work is easier and faster than it was last year; Alaska U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski announced last week that her bill allowing five Alaska Native communities in Southeast Alaska to receive land entitlements passed out of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee; In less than a month, Alaskans will cast their votes for governor in the primary election. But with 17 candidates, how do you choose? At a speed dating-style event in Anchorage Monday, members of the public got to talk with the gubernatorial hopefuls.

On Tuesday, July 14, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed an executive order pausing construction of new large-scale data centers in the state for up to one year. Hochul said the moratorium is intended to allow policymakers to study the economic and environmental effects of new data centers and consider regulatory action. The governor's order went into effect immediately, making New York the first state to halt data center construction. Ad-free podcasts are here!To listen to this podcast ad-free, and to enjoy our subscriber only premium content, go to ReadTangle.com to sign up!What happened to Alaska's election reform?In 2020, Alaskans voted to adopt a first-of-its-kind election system — top-four open primaries with ranked-choice voting in the general election — which advocates said would expand voter choice and boost consensus-minded candidates. In 2024, an initiative to repeal that system narrowly failed, but a new repeal measure is on the ballot this year. Ahead of that critical vote, Senior Editor Will Kaback traveled to Alaska to speak with the leading voices on each side of the issue about the impact of the state's election reform — and whether it will survive another challenge. Check it out here.You can read today's podcast⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ and today's “Under the radar” story ⁠here⁠ and today's “Have a nice day” story ⁠here⁠.You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Take the survey: What do you think of Hochul's order? Let us know.Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast written by: Ari Weitzman and audio engineered and edited by Dewey Thomas. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75.Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Bailey Saul, Audrey Moorehead, and Carina Pacheco. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we'll start in hour one with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: Another statistic about the impact of the PFD tax; The confusion around Southcentral gas; There's a straight line from the failure of the legislature earlier this session to treat Dunleavy's proposed sales tax seriously to where we are now on the S-corp tax. Then in hour two I'll recap and then we'll take two segments to talk with Homer's Chris Story about some of the solutions he's contemplating to fix the problems he's seeing with the local hospital board.

This week, Rachel and John take a break from their usual format and bring you interviews with Alaskans attending the Mat-Su Pride festival. Listen to hear how changes in federal policies are affecting people in our community.

On Tuesday, the House voted 308–117 to pass the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025, a bill that would make Daylight Savings Time (DST) permanent in the United States. The legislation passed with 114 Democrats, 193 Republicans, and one independent in support and now heads to the Senate. President Donald Trump has endorsed the bill, writing in May, “It's time that people can stop worrying about the ‘Clock,' not to mention all of the work and money that is spent on this ridiculous, twice yearly production.”Note: While the technically correct term for DST is “Daylight Saving Time,” Tangle has opted to use the more colloquial “Daylight Savings Time,” a decision we explained here.Ad-free podcasts are here!To listen to this podcast ad-free, and to enjoy our subscriber only premium content, go to ReadTangle.com to sign up!The latest Suspension of the Rules.This week, Isaac, Kmele and Senior Editor Will Kaback (filling in for Ari) break down the arguments for and against appointing family members to fill the seats of deceased lawmakers, a viral video of Nevada's governor, and President Trump's latest election-administration moves. Plus, an interview with epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina on the cyclosporiasis outbreak. Check it out here.Is ranked-choice voting in trouble?In 2020, Alaska voted to overhaul its election system, adopting top-four open primaries and ranked-choice voting in the general election. Opponents tried — and failed — to repeal the new system in 2024, but another repeal effort is on the ballot in 2026. Earlier this year, Senior Editor Will Kaback traveled to Alaska to talk with advocates on each side and investigate what Alaskans really think of their new system. We'll publish the full report next week, but for a sneak preview, you can watch the trailer here.You can read today's podcast⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ and today's “Have a nice day” story ⁠here⁠.You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Take the survey: Should we move to permanent DST, or something else? Let us know. Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast written by: Audrey Moorehead and audio engineered and edited by Dewey Thomas. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75.Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Bailey Saul, Audrey Moorehead, and Carina Pacheco. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the past week, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers were involved in deadly shootings in Texas and Maine. On Monday, in Biddeford, Maine, an officer shot and killed a man who allegedly disregarded orders to stop his vehicle and attempted to flee. Separately, on Tuesday, July 7 in Houston, ICE agents shot and killed a man whom they accused of “weaponizing his vehicle” during a traffic stop. State and local officials have called for investigations into both incidents. Ad-free podcasts are here!To listen to this podcast ad-free, and to enjoy our subscriber only premium content, go to ReadTangle.com to sign up!Is ranked-choice voting in trouble?In 2020, Alaska voted to overhaul its election system, adopting top-four open primaries and ranked-choice voting in the general election. Opponents tried — and failed — to repeal the new system in 2024, but another repeal effort is on the ballot in 2026. Earlier this year, Senior Editor Will Kaback traveled to Alaska to talk with advocates on each side and investigate what Alaskans really think of their new system. We'll publish the full report next week, but for a sneak preview, you can watch the trailer here.You can read today's podcast⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ and today's “Have a nice day” story ⁠here⁠.You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Take the survey: Does U.S. immigration enforcement need reform? Let us know.Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast written by: Isaac Saul and audio engineered and edited by Dewey Thomas. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75.Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Bailey Saul, and Audrey Moorehead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AGDC board members write an op/ed that demands certainty for Glenfarne and ambiguity for Alaskans.

Today we'' start off with the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: An update on Permanent Fund returns; Middle-income Alaska families are struggling. State government is making it worse; The obligatory S-corp discussion. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts and a headline or two. Then we'll dive into our weekly lifecoaching/pma session with Chris Story from Homer.

Homer Harbor has one of seven projects in the state of Alaska that the U.S. Department of Transportation has allocated $115.4 million to the state of Alaska to bolster and reinforce port infrastructure; and state investigators have accused 15 Alaskans and businesses of filing more than $1.8 million in fraudulent Medicaid claims in five separate cases.

Homer Harbor has one of seven projects in the state of Alaska that the U.S. Department of Transportation has allocated $115.4 million to the state of Alaska to bolster and reinforce port infrastructure; and state investigators have accused 15 Alaskans and businesses of filing more than $1.8 million in fraudulent Medicaid claims in five separate cases.

In this newscast: Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed a bill today that would have reimposed limits on campaign contributions in state elections; The City and Borough of Juneau released a new evacuation zone map in preparation for the glacial outburst flood expected later this summer; The Alaska Beacon reports Alaskans who have been wrongfully convicted can now apply to claim Alaska Permanent Fund dividends that were withheld while they were incarcerated, under a new law; The future of Juneau's city museum is uncertain as the effects of the Assembly's budget cuts begin to take hold.

Alaska is proving that politics doesn't have to be a zero-sum game.In a lively BigTentUSA conversation held on June 25, independent congressional candidate Bill Hill and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins shared how Alaska's unique political culture is creating space for practical leadership, coalition-building, and solutions that put people ahead of party. They discussed the importance of protecting democracy, preserving Alaska's ranked-choice voting system, and working across political divides to rebuild trust in government.The conversation also highlighted the critical role of Alaska's fisheries, with both candidates calling for stronger protections against bycatch, greater local representation in fisheries management, and expanded opportunities for young Alaskans to remain in the industry. Throughout the discussion, both speakers emphasized that lasting progress comes from listening, collaboration, and staying focused on the needs of local communities rather than partisan agendas.Their message was clear: when leaders choose cooperation over division, democracy—and the people it serves—are stronger for it.Wanna help get out the vote? Write letters to voters through BigTentUSA:https://bigtentusa.org/act-now/Learn more about Bill's campaign:https://billhillforalaskans.com/Learn more about Jonathan's campaign:https://www.jktforak.com/ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:Bill Hill is running for Alaska's Congressional At-Large seat, and grew up in a small village in Bristol Bay, Alaska – the home of the largest salmon run in the world. He grew up subsistence fishing and hunting, trapping, and raising and racing sled dog teams with his family. Bill is first and foremost a commercial fisherman, joining his dad on the family fishing boat when he was 12 and fishing every fishing season in Bristol Bay since. Bill also worked in rural construction, from building houses, working on remote health clinics and canneries, environmental remediation, and on a crew that installed the sewer system in the Bristol Bay Borough. A son of two teachers, Bill spent nearly 25 years working as a teacher, a principal, and a superintendent, and was named Alaska Superintendent of the Year in 2023. He's a proud union guy, having been part of both the Laborers union and the NEA. Bill is a husband, dad of four, and Chada (grandpa) to 7. Bill and his family have lived in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau. Now he and his wife Diane are back in Naknek, population 470.Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins — known as JKT — is running for governor of Alaska in an open-seat election. Born and raised in the island community of Sitka in Southeast Alaska, JKT became interested in politics at a young age. At 13, he attracted national attention, leading Howard Dean's presidential campaign's Alaska efforts. During his senior year of college, he received recruitment calls to run against the powerful eight-year Republican incumbent for his home district. He mounted a scrappy underdog campaign in 2012, defeating him by 32 votes. At 23 years old, JKT was the third-youngest legislator elected in Alaska history, and served in the Alaska House of Representatives for 10 years. Four years in, in 2016, he worked across the aisle to help sweep into power a “bipartisan coalition” majority caucus of all House Democrats, as well as independents and moderate Republicans. That bipartisan coalition remains in power today. JKT is running for governor to bring a new generation of leadership to the governor's office — supporting schools, lowering the cost of energy, building new homes, and balancing the budget — so that the next generation will also call Alaska home. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtentnews.substack.com

Today we jump right into the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This week's topics: The expectations are out of control; Rep. Schwanke is right about a lot, but when she is wrong, she is very wrong; Persily (and others) must not listen to what they are saying. In hour two we'll recap with some of my thoughts and maybe other headlines. Then we'll finish up with our friend Chris Story who'll come in with our weekly lifecoaching lesson and PMA boost.

Many people in small communities on Prince of Wales Island in Alaska rely on hunting for subsistence. And staff at one school district want to make sure they do it safely – by making hunter education a part of the curriculum. KRBD's Sydney Dauphinais went to the student's end of year field test and has this story. It is a cloudy morning at the Prince of Wales Shooting Club. Emma Garrison, a ninth grader from Thorne Bay, is trying to keep her gun steady. “Ohhh my gosh.” She and eight other students, all armed with rifles and safety gear, line up on yoga mats under a three sided shelter. She has been taking the Hunter Ed class all semester. Today, she's putting her studying to the test. “I was really nervous. Yesterday was the first day I'd ever shot a gun, so.” There are over 30 students from the Southeast Island School District taking their hunters ed certification field test today. If the students pass, they get Hunter Ed certified. This was the first year the district incorporated Hunter Education into the curriculum, with a goal to get every student from sixth to twelfth grades certified. The certification, which is through the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, is required for most Alaskans to legally hunt. And in many smaller Prince of Wales Island communities, hunting is a key part of the lifestyle. The Southeast Island School district is spread out with under 150 students in seven remote schools across Prince of Wales and Baranof Islands, but all the students at the shooting club today have spent the last semester taking the course. Ellen Hannan is a retired teacher and a volunteer with Fish and Game. She has been teaching Hunter Ed in Southeast for 25 years. “Raise your hand, how many people have shot before? Anytime, anywhere, anything?” Most of the students raise their hands. Hannan says that is why the class is so important. She knows many of these students are around guns from  a young age and she wants them to be safe. The number one rule: always treat guns as if they are loaded, to help keep yourself and others safe. Hannan helps the students hold and load their guns, shooting targets in four positions: laying down, kneeling, sitting, and standing. “So what you've gotta do is get four outta five shots in a 2 inch circle. That means it touches it anywhere.” Down towards the clubhouse, students are taking a walk through the forest. It is part of the field test to identify cardboard animals and discern when, how, and if it is ethical to shoot them. One of the students is Wyatt Farr, an eighth grader from Coffman Cove.  He has been hunting with his family for years. “It’s fun. I just like, yeah, I like being outdoors, and like actually doing things, instead of like sitting there playing video games.” Farr likes to hunt deer and grouse – and wants to hunt bears soon. He says his favorite part is enjoying the meat he has processed, but he also likes how calm and quiet it is in the outdoors The course also includes basic survival skills, wildlife conservation and respect for other hunters. That's part of what he likes about it. “So there’s not like just like clueless people going out walking in the woods and like getting hurt and stuff, and it's also like teaching the generations to come how to like properly do things.” Every teacher teaches the class a little differently. Melissa Dougherty, a teacher at Thorne Bay with a background in biology, designed the curriculum so it blends with broader outdoor education. She knows the outdoors are a big part of her students’ lives and she wants them to be aware of their surroundings. She says killing an animal is a serious thing – and she wants her students to be thoughtful and observant when they are out in nature. “I think it’s really important to spend time thinking about how you fit into your environment and gaining an appreciation for the world around you.” At the end of the day, every student passed their hunter's ed field test and received their signed certificate – which is valid for life. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode

Today's a full show, starting in hour one with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top . This weeks topics: The fiscal trajectory the state is on; Why he continues to think the #akleg should pass the S-corp amendment; Why are there no Hammond candidates for Governor? Then in hour two, I'll recap in the first segment with some of my own thoughts and then we'll check in with Brad Anderson from the Homer Chamber of Commerce on the big 250th shindig this weekend. We'll finish up with Chris Story who'll give us our weekly uplift.

Suddenly cheap gas for Alaskans by 2029 has turned into cheap talk.

Identity Inc was one of the oldest LGBTQ+ serving organizations in Alaska until it closed its doors in May of this year. They began providing support for gay men in the 1970s then grew to be one of the main providers of queer-focused health care in the state. Today on Line One, we're talking about what the closing of Identity means for Alaskans and their health care.

Today we start in hour one with Brad Keithley from Alaskans from Sustainable Budgets with the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: Dunleavy's one-sided fiscal policy; Why he support the Subchapter S amendment; Walker's PFD proposal. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts before we finish up the hour with a visit with Chris Story from Homer for an uplifting segment.

Cybercrime in Alaska has exploded in the last decade. The FBI reports a jump of more than 50 percent between 2024 and 2025, causing Alaskans to lose 40 million dollars.

A clause in a confidential agreement reportedly allows Glenfarne to demand the state buy them out whether the pipeline is built or not.

In this newscast: Capital City Fire/Rescue responded to a structure fire at the site of two historic, abandoned cabins in the Mendenhall Valley Thursday afternoon. Smoke could be seen from the surrounding area. No injuries were reported; Juneau residents will have their first chance to testify in front of Juneau's Visitor Industry Task Force Thursday at City Hall or online at 5:30 p.m; A critical deep ocean observation network that includes a long-standing station off the coast of Alaska has been saved from getting dismantled. As first reported by the New York Times, the Trump administration dropped its plan to get rid of the ocean and climate tracking system after the U.S. Senate unanimously blocked the move this week; An attorney advising the state Legislature says the Division of Elections likely lacked legal justification for disqualifying Dan. J. Sullivan of Petersburg from running in Alaska's U.S. Senate race; Salmon is a staple traditional food in Alaska. But a growing number of Alaskans are discovering they have a unique intolerance to the fish. It's an allergy not to the seafood itself but to the parasites that live in it.

Alaska is a land brimming with natural resources, including gold, silver, copper, coal, oil, salmon, and crab. Still, too often, outsiders have plundered these resources, enriching themselves and leaving Alaska and Alaskans with little to show for it. Alaska has had a “boom and bust” economy since the early 1900s, and no place exemplifies this economy better than Valdez. The aggressive Alaska Syndicate was formed in 1906 with backing from J.P. Morgan and the Guggenheim family, and its initial goal was to mine copper. However, soon the syndicate wanted all Alaska had to offer, including gold, coal, and salmon. It also fought to control rail and sea transportation in Alaska, and with powerful government connections and unlimited funds, it mostly got what it wanted. It needed a railroad to transport copper from its remote Kennecott mines to the ocean, then steamships to ferry it to southern ports. The syndicate chose to construct rail tracks from Kennecott to Cordova, and when rival builders began constructing a railroad from Valdez to Alaska's interior, a violent confrontation erupted, culminating in a shootout in Keystone Canyon. Sources Bill, Laurel Downing. “Crime syndicate and the Keystone Canyon affair.” September 1, 2021. Senior Voice. “Copper River and Northwestern.” National Park Service. “History of Kennicott.” Silk Stocking Row. “History of Valdez.” Valdez Museum. “Kennicott Mine & ghost tour walking points.” Alaska.org. “Keystone Canyon Railroad Tunnel.” Valdezalaska.org. Roan, A.J. “Alaskan copper mine, once giant of America.” January 20, 2022. Mining News. Tower, Elizabeth A. Icebound Empire. 2015. Louisville, Kentucky. Old Stone Press. ______________ Coming Soon Join the Last Frontier Club’s Free Tier and receive updates, bonus episodes, and more. ______ Robin Barefield lives in the wilderness on Kodiak Island, where she and her husband own a remote lodge. She has a master's degree in fish and wildlife biology and is a wildlife-viewing and fishing guide. Robin has published six novels: Big Game, Murder Over Kodiak, The Fisherman's Daughter, Karluk Bones, Massacre at Bear Creek Lodge, and The Ultimate Hunt. She has also published two non-fiction books: Kodiak Island Wildlife and Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier. She draws on her love and appreciation of the Alaska wilderness as well as her scientific background when writing. Subscribe to Robin’s free, monthly Murder and Mystery Newsletter for more stories about true crime and mystery from Alaska. Join her on: Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Visit her website at http://robinbarefield.com Check out her books at Amazon Send me an email: robinbarefield76@gmail.com ___________________________________________ Would you like to support Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier? Become a patron and join The Last Frontier Club. Each month, Robin will provide one or more of the following to club members. · An extra episode of Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier is available only for club members. Behind-the-scenes glimpses of life and wildlife in the Kodiak wilderness. · Breaking news about ongoing murder cases and new crimes in Alaska _______________________________________________________________ Merchandise! Visit the Store                                  

Today we'll dive into the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: There's a reason the Bullet Line (now, Phase 1) has never been built; does AKLNG change that? What are we really setting up with the #AKLNG bill; Why we should focus on a federal budget issue. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts and then we'll finish up with our local PMA guru Chris Story.

In this episode of Must Read Alaska's Energy and Business Edition, host Todd sits down with Marcus Moore of Alaskan Rants for an in-depth look at the special session on the Alaska LNG project. Central to the discussion is House Bill 381, which shifts taxation of pipeline infrastructure from traditional property taxes to an alternative volumetric tax based on gas throughput. Marcus provides sharp analysis on the bill's implications, including potential tax relief worth hundreds of millions for project backers, new flexibility for municipalities, and provisions like community impact funds and the Fairbanks spur line. He questions whether the project will deliver affordable gas and jobs for Alaskans, highlighting the role of data centers in achieving lower prices and the massive potential revenue from carbon and hydrogen tax credits. The conversation explores governance changes at AGDC, liability issues, and the disconnect between public promises and committee realities. A must-listen for informed Alaskans.   X: @AlaskanRants Linktree: https://linktr.ee/alaskanrants?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=3be81fcf-fc4e-4c07-bf79-207e49534aeb Substack: https://alaskanrants.substack.com/   SPONSORS: Must Read Alaska: https://mustreadalaska.com/subscriptions/ Promo Code: energy for 10% off all our annual plans DRB Productions: https://centertix.com/events/beatles-vs-rolling-stones-musical-showdown Promo Code: London for MRAK subscribers

Today is the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: We learned a lot last week about #AKLNG, but is it enough to get it over the line? What does the continuing lack of interest in ANWR tell us? Most candidates seem oblivious to the signals Alaska consumers are sending, Then in hour two we'll recap with some of my thoughts and then open the phone lines to discuss these topics and any other headline that suit us

On this episode of Energy and Business from Must Read Alaska, host Todd sits down with John Hendrix — President and CEO of HEX LLC, Homer native, civil engineer, and recently named Outstanding Alaskan of the Year — for a clear-eyed conversation about Alaska's energy future. In “Powering Alaska from Within: HEX and the Cook Inlet Comeback,” John explains how HEX LLC, the only 100% Alaskan-owned and operated natural gas producer in the state, is delivering reliable, affordable energy to Railbelt homes, businesses, and military bases right now. Headquartered in Anchorage, HEX operates critical offshore and onshore infrastructure in the Kitchen Lights Unit and recently unified its operations under one strong HEX brand while committing to new drilling and continued investment. Listeners will hear the story behind HEX's acquisition of the once-struggling Kitchen Lights Unit, how local ownership and disciplined investment turned declining production around — including doubling output from the Allegra Leigh platform in 2025 — and why Cook Inlet's estimated 19 trillion cubic feet of natural gas represents a generational opportunity for Alaska energy security. John connects the dots between local resource development, keeping the lights on and heat flowing during critical winter months, and building a stronger, more self-reliant Alaska. He also shares an encouraging message for young Alaskans considering careers in energy and for policymakers who want to see more homegrown investment succeed. If you care about affordable energy, Alaska's resource sovereignty, and practical solutions that keep money and jobs in-state, this episode delivers straight talk from the operator proving that Alaskan solutions work best for Alaskans.   HEX LLC: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hex-ak/posts/?feedView=all   SPONSORS: Must Read Alaska: https://mustreadalaska.com/subscriptions/ Promo Code: energy for 10% off all our annual plans DRB Productions: https://centertix.com/events/beatles-vs-rolling-stones-musical-showdown Promo Code: London for MRAK subscribers

Today we start in hour one with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This week 3 big topics: Who filled, who didn't, and what it means; AKLEG Finances budget summary; the Cherry-picking of the Louisiana and Texas fiscal structures. In hour two we'll go over all the candidates, who filed, who dropped and where we go from here.

Join Sonia on The Social from the Must Read Alaska Show as she sits down with Tandy Hogate — host of the Sustainable Alaska podcast and co-founder of Common Ground Alaska — for a timely conversation on Alaska's growing homestead revival. In “From the Land Up: Alaska's Homestead Revival,” Tandy shares how more Alaskans are reclaiming self-reliance through gardening, animal husbandry, food preservation, and off-grid living. With Alaska importing nearly all its groceries and facing real supply chain risks, this movement isn't just a lifestyle — it's a practical response to food security and resilience. Tandy previews the third annual Alaska Homestead Expo and Marketplace happening Memorial Day Weekend, May 22–23, 2026, at the Big Lake Lions Club. This year's event expands to a hybrid format with livestreamed sessions, full recordings, and an entire summer series of 65+ additional classes included with your ticket.   2026 Alaska Homestead Expo: Tickets: https://www.tixtree.com/e/2026-spring-alaska-homestead-expo-ad3e099b48b4 https://commongroundalaska.com/event/2026-spring-alaska-homestead-expo/ In-Person/Hybrid: $85 | Virtual: $45 | Marketplace only: $5 at the door   SPONSORS: Must Read Alaska: https://mustreadalaska.com/subscriptions/ Promo Code: thesocial10 for 10% off the 'All In' or 'In For News' prepaid annual plans Big Berkey Water Filters: https://www.bigberkeywaterfilters.com/ Promo Code: mrak10 for 10% off sitewide  

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender and Alaska resident Wes and discuss two incidents that happened weeks apart where his fellow Alaskans prove that Alaska, while ruggedly beautiful and independent is still populated with some rather interesting personalities.  Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themselves and their loved ones from criminal violence. On the ASP Podcast you will hear the true stories of life or death self defense encounters from the men and women that lived them. If you are interested in the Second Amendment, self defense and defensive firearms use, martial arts or the use of less lethal tools used in the real world to defend life and family, you will find this show riveting.  Join host and career federal agent Mike Willever as he talks to real life survivors and hear their stories in depth. You'll hear about these incidents and the self defenders from well before the encounter occurred on through the legal and emotional aftermath. Music: bensound.com Video Intro by Joe Russo