Fishermen found guilty, although court agrees subsistence salmon fishing is religious
In recent weeks, the fishermen had been waiting to hear a decision on whether they have the religious right to subsistence fish, even during state closures.
Regional flights in western Alaska canceled due to volcanic eruptions
It erupted all through the weekend, though not at levels that disturb international air traffic. The volcano’s done enough to stop regional air service to western Alaska.
Circle residents clean up after flooding
Residents of Circle are cleaning up after an ice jam on the Yukon River caused extensive flooded in the community on Sunday.
Ketchikan breaks world rainboot race record
Nearly 2,000 people turned out in Ketchikan Saturday afternoon to break the Guinness World Record for the largest rainboot race.
Kenai couple wins Nenana Ice Classic
A Kenai couple has the only winning ticket in this year’s Nenana Ice Classic.
Juneau Assembly gets updates on housing, snow removal
The Juneau Affordable Housing Commission calls for a dedicated housing coordinator on the CBJ payroll.
State announces plan to assess oil, gas at refuge
Alaska is proposing a plan aimed at determining the true oil and gas potential in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Second largest flood on record hits Eagle as Yukon breaks up
Damage this year was minimal in comparison and residents are relieved.
Alaska’s Pavlof volcano continues to erupt
Pavlof Volcano continues to erupt on the Alaska Peninsula, about 625 miles southwest of Anchorage.
Wisconite petitions for right to distribute Alaska petitions
A man from Wisconsin wants the residency requirement for gathering petition signatures struck down, and he’s taking his case to court.
