Eighty-five billion dollars in federal budget cuts are set to begin Friday.
Archives for February 2013
Legislaters seek to create endowment for salmon research
Last year, chinook salmon runs were so weak that the Yukon and Kuskokwim Rivers, along with Cook Inlet, were designated federal disaster zones. Now, a group of legislators from those regions want to create a permanent endowment that would fund research on the fish.
Housing Forum today at UAS
Tight housing market has led to changes to zoning and other regulations to encourage more development.
Coastal communities face difficulty relocating in face of climate change
The Yup’ik village of Newtok, situated between the Newtok and Ninglick rivers in southwest Alaska, is facing destruction.
Judge denies new trial request in Hoonah homicide case
John Marvin, Jr.’s attorney questioned whether Sgt. Anthony Wallace was actually performing his official duties
Preliminary shuttle ferry plan released
New Lynn Canal shuttle ferries will be 280 feet long, seat about 300 passengers and operate no more than 12 hours a day. Part, but not all, of the car deck may be open. And the ships will have no staterooms or crew quarters.