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09/07/2026

The majority of Alaska isn’t accessible by roads and when someone needs healthcare, that can be a problem. Even routine appointments can seem out of reach when the only way out is by plane. That’s where Tom Kleeman and Angel Flight West come in. Kleeman is a volunteer pilot who provides free flights for Alaskans living in remote areas who need access to healthcare.

Check out Tom's story here, then meet more people who go above and beyond to strengthen our community in Anchorage and Southcentral Alaska at alaskapublic.org/littlebit.

This episode of Every Little Bit is made possible with support by Rasmuson Foundation.

09/05/2026

Alaska’s criminal appeals court has thrown out an indictment of a Whittier woman born in American Samoa who state prosecutors accused of felony voter misconduct nearly three years ago.

The ruling casts doubt on similar voter misconduct charges leveled against 10 other American Samoans living in Whittier last year.

09/05/2026

Late Friday night, Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom reversed course and said she will certify former Attorney General Treg Taylor as a candidate for governor — putting him back in Alaska’s final four.

Read more on the decision from the Alaska Beacon:

The lieutenant governor cited an as-yet-unpublished analysis by the Alaska Department of Law, Taylor’s former agency, to make her decision.

09/05/2026

Join us in-person or virtually for our next Community Advisory Board meeting on Wednesday, September 9 at 6 p.m. to participate in the conversation about programming and services at Alaska Public Media that address the diverse needs and interests of the communities we serve.

Lori Townsend will share a look at AKPM’s 2026 election coverage, including plans for Debate for the State and other ways our newsroom is preparing to help Alaskans stay informed this election season.

Be sure to RSVP for the meeting link at 👉 https://akpub.io/CAB-9-9

09/05/2026

After 30 years, Alaska's top official for investigating plane crashes retires.

Plus, appeals court throws out a voter fraud indictment from Whittier.

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After 30 years, Alaska's top official for investigating plane crashes retires, and an appeals court throws out a voter fraud indictment from Whittier.

09/04/2026

In a letter to Gov. Mike Dunleavy, Terrence Haas wrote that the governor's office had made his job untenable because of their response to a recent legal pleading which claims that Haas was romantically involved with his now-wife when he was a Bethel Superior Court judge and she was his law clerk.

Top statewide public defender Terrence Haas apparently resigned last week amid allegations he failed to act impartially in a 2022 case he oversaw as a Bethel Superior Court judge. But as of Sept. 2, Gov. Mike Dunleavy's office still hadn't confirmed that Haas had resigned.

09/04/2026

From 1999 to 2004, Rep. Carl Morgan represented a large swath of the Interior and Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta as a Republican in the Alaska House of Representatives.

"He was always advocating for rural sanitation, bulk fuel, energy, and he did a good job trying to address those needs," said Tom Wright, a political veteran who served as chief of staff to four speakers of the Alaska House.

Flags were flown at half-staff across the state on Sept. 2 to honor the former representative who passed away in August at the age of 76.

09/04/2026

Clint Johnson has served at the National Transportation Safety Board for nearly three decades. Throughout his career, he has investigated more than a thousand accidents.

He says that, in a state that relies on aviation, there is still room for improvement. Alaska continues to lead the country in fatal plane crashes.

Clint Johnson investigated over a thousand accidents over the course of his career.

09/04/2026

Anchorage artist Ted Kincaid never lost his love of action figures and his upcoming exhibition at the IGCA - International Gallery of Contemporary Art is evidence of that.

He calls “The Rebirth of Shipwreck” an exploration of trauma and healing seen through the eyes of his childhood. The collection of photos uses a macro lens and G.I. Joe action figures to build a narrative over nearly 30 individual shots. While Kincaid’s work does touch on personal wounds and the pain associated with them, this show looks toward a better future.

The collection is Kincaid’s first photo exhibition and will be featured at the gallery through September.

🔊 Listen to this episode of State of Art on our website, on the Alaska Public Media app or wherever you get your podcasts.

Catch State of Art live on-air Fridays at 8 p.m. and as part of Hometown, Alaska on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on KSKA FM (91.1 FM Anchorage, 91.9 FM Girdwood).

Ted Kincaid's "The Rebirth of Shipwreck" at the International Gallery of Contemporary art is an exploration of healing through the lens of his childhood.

09/04/2026

The national average for a gallon is now $5.85. That exceeds the previous high in June 2022, when the average for a gallon reached $5.81 a few months after Russia invaded Ukraine.

The price of diesel has reached an all-time high, a result of the war in Iran and Ukraine's attacks on Russian refineries. That will matter across the supply chain.