UPDATE: One dead, one missing after fishing vessel sinks near Kodiak
The Coast Guard has been searching all night for one crew member still missing aftOne man is dead and another missing after the Kodiak-based fishing vessel Advantage sank early this morning 14 miles southeast of Kodiak Island.
Alaska DOT commissioner Luiken submits resignation
Luiken did not specify a reason for his resignation, which is effective Oct. 1.
Earthquake clusters detected at remote volcano
Seismologists say a cluster of earthquakes has been detected at a remote volcano in Alaska’s western Aleutian Islands.
State releases stats on scholarship eligibility
Early data indicate at least 2,170 students from the high school graduating class of 2012 qualified for a state-funded merit scholarship.
Coastal management issue likely to come up next session
Despite the failure of Ballot Measure Two, Alaska could still reestablish its Coastal Management Program.
Woman testifies in Coast Guard court-martial
A court-martial is being held for a Coast Guard fireman charged with sexually assaulting a fellow Coast Guard petty officer.
Alaska to get more than $1.4 million
The largest health care fraud settlement in U.S. history means more than $1.4 million for Alaska.
Parnell plans state food stockpiles, just in case
Alaska is known for pioneering, self-reliant residents who are accustomed to remote locations and harsh weather. Despite that, Gov. Sean Parnell worries a major earthquake or volcanic eruption could leave the state’s 720,000 residents stranded and cut off from food and supply lines.
Planning commission greenlights cellphone tower on Montana Creek Road
GCI representative Wayne Haerer said the site will enhance the signal strength for voice, digital data and text to the Mendenhall Valley, where the signal is inadequate.
