Haines, Alaska (KINY) Haines Borough Assemblyman Tom Morphet filed to run for the northern Lynn Canal house seat currently held by Sam Kito.
Five candidates will vie to replace Kito who announced he would not run for re-election. In the Democratic primary Morphet will be opposed by Douglas residents Steven Handy and Sara Hannan. James Hart, a democrat, did not list an address. The winner of the Democratic primary will oppose independent candidate Chris Dimond in November.
National Transgender Day of Remembrance Honored in Juneau
Juneau, AK (KINY) - The National Transgender Day of Remembrance was observed in Juneau at a showing of "Becoming More Visible" a documentary about four transgendered people and their lives.
TMHS Wrestler Mason Places at Wasilla Tourney
Wasilla, Alaska (KINY) - Thunder Mountain High School senior Derek Mason finished the 2018 Lancer Smith wrestling tournament in Wasilla in sixth place at 215 pounds.
Multistate Outbreak of E. Coli Spurs CDC, FDA Warning
Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - The Centers for Disease Control and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli illnesses likely linked to the consumption of romaine lettuce.
Alaska Judicial Council Announces Qualified Judge Applicants
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Judicial Council has announced qualified applicants for positions on the Juneau Superior Court and other courts in the state.
Ernestine Hayes Speaks on Power of Native Names at SHI
Juneau, AK (KINY) - Alaska Writer Laureate and UAS Professor of English and Creative Writing Ernestine Saankaláxt Hayes spoke at SHI on the power of Native names, their ties to the history of the land, and how some places were renamed and could be changed in the future.
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) 800 workers will be impacted by the Gov-elect's decree to request resignation letters from at-will employees.
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau School Board has commenced the process for selecting a permanent superintendent.
Kotzebue, Alaska (KINY) Alaska Wildlife Troopers charged the pair with four charges in the death.
Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) Alaska Marine Lines is expanding its service from Seattle and Anchorage to the Arctic Region in 2019
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) Gov. Bill Walker said the request for resignations from at will state employees is "creating anxiety and uncertainty" for workers in nonpolitical roles.
Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) The company proposing the mine said it is hopeful after Alaska voters rejected the Salmon Ballot Initiative and elected a Republican Governor.
Ketchikan Assembly Rejects Motor Park Proposal
Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) - The Ketchikan Gateway Borough rejected a plan on Monday by Thunder Mountain Raceway Park, Inc., to develop a multi-use race facility at 13 Mile North Tongass Highway.
Winds are East at 6.9 MPH (6 KT). The pressure is 998.6 mb and the humidity is 97%. The wind chill is 39. Last Updated on Nov 21 2018, 3:53 am AKST.