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Extremely low cod numbers lead feds to close the Gulf of Alaska fishery for the first time

In an unprecedented response to historically low numbers of Pacific cod, the federal cod fishery in the Gulf of Alaska is closing for the 2020 season.

By Kavitha George, Alaska's Energy Desk | December 6, 2019 5:11 pm

Homer city manager to be Juneau’s new public works and engineering director

The City and Borough of Juneau announced Katie Koester as the new public works and engineering director on Monday. Former Director Mike Vigue retired earlier this month.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | December 9, 2019 3:37 pm

In the middle of the holiday season, White Mountain has no regular mail service

According to the U.S. Postal Service, White Mountain has been without regular postal deliveries since late October, after the rural Alaska community’s postmaster left her position.

By Joe Coleman, KNOM - Nome | December 9, 2019 3:13 pm

The Palmer Project, a mining prospect outside Haines, could transform into a large-scale operation

There’s no mine yet at the Palmer Project site. But a small cadre of scientists live there for half the year, looking for minerals.

By Claire Stremple, Alaska's Energy Desk | December 9, 2019 1:50 pm

Woman testifies she was ‘livid’ Anchorage dentist pulled her tooth while on hoverboard

An Anchorage dentist is on trial for felony criminal counts of Medicaid fraud and reckless endangerment over — among other allegations — performing dentistry while on a hoverboard.

By Casey Grove, Alaska Public Media | December 9, 2019 12:00 pm

Policy Director Mike Barnhill of the Office of Management and Budget answers a reporter’s question about the most recent version of Gov. Michael Dunleavy’s state operating budget in the governor’s cabinet room in the Capitol in Juneau on Feb. 13, 2019. OMB Deputy Director Laura Cramer, is seated next to him. They were at a budget briefing held for the press.

Alaska state government forecasts lower revenue for this year and next

The Alaska Department of Revenue forecasts $187.3 million less in state revenue this year than it did in the spring. The department released the forecast on Friday.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | December 6, 2019 6:46 pm

ENSTAR wants permission to raise gas prices to cover $1M in earthquake repairs

Anchorage natural gas company ENSTAR is asking state regulators to allow it to bill its customers to recover $1 million in costs from last year’s major earthquake.

By Nat Herz, Alaska Public Media | December 6, 2019 3:00 pm

A sign outside of a store in midtown Anchorage announcing that they accept EBT Cards, the distribution method for SNAP benefits. (Photo by Hillman/Alaska Public Media)

Rule change for SNAP work requirements would disqualify some Alaska recipients, providers say

“We know many, many people are going to lose benefits because of this,” says Cara Durr with the Food Bank of Alaska.

By Kirsten Swann, Alaska Public Media | December 6, 2019 1:43 pm

Salmon returns are down in Metlakatla. These junior scientists are discovering possible reasons why.

With warmer conditions, there’s less dissolved oxygen in the water. Salmon can have a tougher chance at survival.

By Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk | December 6, 2019 6:00 am

Taku Glacier, once the Juneau Icefield’s last advancing glacier, is now in retreat

A soon-to-be-published scientific paper says climate change has taken its toll on the now-shrinking Taku Glacier from the Juneau Icefield.

By Matt Miller, KTOO | December 6, 2019 5:00 am

Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation sign, March 14, 2016.

PFDs, state funding at risk if Alaska Permanent Fund earnings reserve falls to zero, board hears

The problem could happen if there are poor results from fund investments, like stocks.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | December 5, 2019 6:29 pm

Some Alaska State Trooper dispatches aren’t posted online. A spokesperson says it’s not mandatory.

Since late October, KNOM has reported on four incidents in which Alaska State Troopers responded but did not post an online public dispatch. A spokesperson cited trooper workload as a reason.

By Emily Hofstaedter, KNOM - Nome | December 5, 2019 5:17 pm

Family of man killed by police in Fairbanks files lawsuit

Cody Eyre’s family claims that the city of Fairbanks and the Alaska Department of Public Safety failed to properly train officers to respond to a mental health crisis, and that officers used excessive force.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | December 5, 2019 1:43 pm

Juneau

‘She had dimples for days’: After laying daughter to rest, ‘what-ifs’ linger for Juneau parents

They tried talking things through with Abby. They got her into counseling briefly. They reported a store they suspected of selling booze to her daughter and other teenagers. And eventually, tough love.

By Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO | December 5, 2019 12:34 pm

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9 hospitalized after Coast Guard and Navy vessels collide near Kodiak

Six Coast Guard service members and three Navy sailors were hospitalized in Kodiak on Wednesday evening after a Coast Guard and Navy vessel collision.

By Kavitha George, KMXT - Kodiak | December 5, 2019 11:35 am

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Extremely low cod numbers lead feds to close the Gulf of Alaska fishery for the first time

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Homer city manager to be Juneau’s new public works and engineering director

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In the middle of the holiday season, White Mountain has no regular mail service

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The Palmer Project, a mining prospect outside Haines, could transform into a large-scale operation

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Woman testifies she was ‘livid’ Anchorage dentist pulled her tooth while on hoverboard

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Alaska state government forecasts lower revenue for this year and next

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ENSTAR wants permission to raise gas prices to cover $1M in earthquake repairs

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Rule change for SNAP work requirements would disqualify some Alaska recipients, providers say

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Salmon returns are down in Metlakatla. These junior scientists are discovering possible reasons why.

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Taku Glacier, once the Juneau Icefield’s last advancing glacier, is now in retreat

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PFDs, state funding at risk if Alaska Permanent Fund earnings reserve falls to zero, board hears

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Some Alaska State Trooper dispatches aren’t posted online. A spokesperson says it’s not mandatory.

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Family of man killed by police in Fairbanks files lawsuit

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‘She had dimples for days’: After laying daughter to rest, ‘what-ifs’ linger for Juneau parents

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9 hospitalized after Coast Guard and Navy vessels collide near Kodiak

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Homer city manager to be Juneau’s new public works and engineering director

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Family of man killed by police in Fairbanks files lawsuit

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