Alaska’s long-term unemployed to see a reduction in benefits
As federal agencies are beginning to lay off employees and close offices in Alaska, the long-term unemployed in Alaska are about to see a reduction in their unemployment benefits.
Denali National Park set to open for summer
Denali National Park and Preserve is gearing up to open for the summer despite some lingering snow cover.
State doesn’t plan to seek costs in Palin case
The state of Alaska doesn’t plan to seek costs in a lawsuit brought against Sarah Palin.
NMFS announces proposed sea lion protections
Proposed revisions to Steller sea lion protections could lead to more commercial fishing of Pacific cod, pollock and Atka mackerel
Kuskokwim River watch begins late
Ice on the Kuskokwim River is thawing a bit slower than usual, delaying efforts to monitor breakup activity.
State emergency management specialist Karl Edwards says … more
Teen charged after suffering leg wound
A 16-year-old Soldotna boy is being charged with weapons misconduct and underage drinking
UAA hockey coach accused of hitting player
Dave Shyiak allegedly struck a player with his hockey stick in 2011
Juneau miners announce 1Q earnings, production
First quarter earnings reports were just issued by Juneau’s largest gold and silver miners.
Coeur d’Alene Mines, operator of the Kensington Mine north of Juneau, … more
Sequestration to cut amount of federal unemployment checks
Starting next week thousands of Alaskans will see their weekly unemployment insurance benefits shrink due to federal sequestration budget cuts.
Anchorage Police fire weapons at fleeing stolen pickup
Three suspects inside were not injured and arrested later
