Rhonda McBride
KTVA 11 News
Anchorage, AK, United States
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U.S. Attorney General to visit rural communities
After his visit to Anchorage, the U.S. attorney general is expected to travel off the road system. → Read More
To tax or not to tax alcohol: A divided Anchorage
If Anchorage voters say yes to a five percent tax on alcohol sales, it will cost you more to buy a bottle of wine or a beer at your favorite watering hole. → Read More
Air cargo in Alaska: A pilotless future?
Sabrewing Aircraft Company was the buzz at the recent Alaska Air Carriers Association convention, where it announced plans to build a heavy-duty drone to deliver air cargo across the state. → Read More
Dunleavy says education tops his to-do list
Just after he was sworn in, Alaska's newest governor vowed to remember his rural Alaska roots as a teacher and administrator in the Northwest Arctic. → Read More
Hiland inmates' lullabies spread love and hope
Several hundred people gathered at the Hiland Mountain Correctional Center for this year's Project Lullaby. → Read More
Frontiers 158: Election 2018 down to the wire
Campaign ads have become relentless as we get down to the wire for Alaska's 2018 election on Tuesday. → Read More
Alaska Natives react to governor’s decision to end campaign
After Gov. Bill Walker made his announcement, there were gasps, followed by an awkward silence in the main hall of the Dena’ina Center. → Read More
Politics takes center stage at Alaska Federation of Natives Convention
Traffic in Anchorage gets backed-up. Big box store parking lots and restaurants are just as hectic -- all signs that delegates from the state’s largest event, the Alaska Federation of Natives Conventi → Read More
October surprise? Alaska policy wonks weigh in on last-minute campaign attacks
Two longtime Alaska political operatives both warn voters to expect an October surprise in the 2018 governor’s race. → Read More
Taking Alaskans' pulse in the governor’s race
With the general election about a month out, KTVA's Rhonda McBride talks to Alaskans about the state's three main gubernatorial candidates. → Read More
Bethel voters have chance this week to ban alcohol sales
On Tuesday, voters in Bethel will be asked to permanently end alcohol sales. → Read More
Frontiers Preview: Owner still hopeful as PenAir prepares for sale
The Seybert family may lose control of the airline it started 60 years ago in Bristol Bay, after its sale has been ordered by a bankruptcy judge. → Read More
Tuesday’s primaries could help remake Alaska Legislature
About a quarter of state lawmakers' seats are open ahead of Tuesday's primary elections. → Read More
Former Alaska governor Bill Sheffield celebrates 90th birthday
On Sunday, Sheffield celebrated his 90th birthday at his home in Turnagain. Several hundred people turned out to honor him. → Read More
Naknek governor’s debate tests rural knowledge
At a forum in Naknek on Saturday, hosted by the Bristol Bay Fish Expo, the gubernatorial debate was devoted entirely to rural issues that included Pebble Mine, commercial fishing, land development, tr → Read More
Broadcaster, Yup’ik storyteller, John Active dies at 69
John Active, a veteran broadcaster and Yup’ik storyteller, died around midnight at the Bethel hospital. → Read More
Alaska Museum of Science and Nature on the comeback trail
Two years ago, the Alaska Museum of Science and Nature closed temporarily in the midst of a financial crisis. → Read More
Frontiers 145, Lake Clark: Healing for Wounded Veterans
Every summer, for 16 weeks, groups of wounded veterans and their spouses arrive, ten couples at a time – for an all-expense paid trip to heal from the trauma of war. → Read More
Former UAA Atwood Journalism Chair launches TV Show
Native American Journalist Mark Trahant has taken a new job as editor of Indian Country Today. He's also about to launch a new television show called Wassaja on the First Native Experience Network. → Read More
Hobo Jim receives honorary doctorate from UAF
The longtime Alaska singer-songwriter received one of just three honorary doctorates conferred by the university this year. → Read More