Further testing could bring hydropower to more Alaska villages
Hydrokinetic technology developed in Alaska’s rigorous conditions will help researchers design systems that can be used worldwide.
Ketchikan swimmer traverses Wrangell Narrows
Ketchikan’s Britta Adams braved the cold ocean and strong tides recently to swim more than 10 miles of the rocky Wrangell Narrows.
Juneau charter school avoids budget cut
Juneau Community Charter School enrollment levels mean the school won’t lose up to $308,000 in funding.
Possible Anchorage special session location would crimp fundraising
After having failed to address some of these issues in the last special session, many lawmakers aren’t eager to spend another 30 days in the capital city, but wherever lawmakers convene will impact local campaigns.
Brown bear tears off side of Dillingham home
At least two bears have been disturbing Dillingham residents over the past two days.
Yukon subsistence fisherman get first targeted opening for Yukon salmon in 5 years
Subsistence fishermen on the Yukon are getting some rare gillnet openings during the middle of the summer season, and will be allowed to keep any king salmon they catch.
Juneau police arrest burglar who tidied up victim’s home
Police say the suspect apparently coiled a hose in the yard and swept the front porch at the victim’s home in the course of taking several low value items.
Lawmakers question why Pebble hasn’t filed for environmental permits yet
Pebble’s parent company will pay its CEO $12.5 million if he can get an Army Corps of Engineers permit within four years of applying. The bonus would drop to $7.5 million if it takes six years.
Dillingham woman missing after leaving Juneau treatment center in March
LoriDee Wilson, 30, came to Juneau in mid-March to get drug addiction treatment program at the Rainforest Recovery Center.
Coast Guard exchanges halt sales of ‘assault-style’ guns
An exchange official said it doesn’t make sense for the Coast Guard to continue selling assault-style weapons based on sales, profit numbers and the scrutiny the stores come under.
Fighter jets boom through Juneau
The tail codes on the jets identify them as part of the Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, based at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Japan.
Sealaska shareholder election results to be announced Saturday
Sealaska shareholders will learn Saturday which of nine candidates will fill four seats on the Southeast regional Native corporation’s board of directors.
State considers increasing ownership stake in Alaska LNG pipeline project
Nothing has been decided, though. The state is still in discussions with its three partners.
Tesoro gives up terminal to avoid antitrust case over gasoline
If Tesoro owned two fuel storage terminals at the Port of Anchorage, “It would allow (Tesoro) to exercise some market power over the sale of gasoline that we were uncomfortable with,” said Chief Assistant Attorney General Ed Sniffen.
Building in a wetland is never easy. In Bethel, it just got harder.
Getting a construction permit in Bethel used to take about 10 days with the city. It could take years, now, if the building site could significantly affect the aquatic habitat.
Mentoring program in Unalaska nudges young men to Choose Respect
While rafting in Unalaska, mentors with Compass guided a group of young men on the water — and on redefining masculinity and exploring healthier, nonviolent models of manhood.
Ketchikan celebrates new, clean biomass boiler at airport
With state and federal grants, borough Mayor David Landis said the borough’s cost for the nearly $1 million project was about $50,000.
Despite fiscal uncertainty, school district and employees broker 3-year deal
Some objected that teacher pay schedules won’t keep up with inflation and health care cost increases, and there’s worry over how the state’s fiscal policy will change in the near future.
Hoonah’s Native corporation names new CEO
Huna Totem Corp. CEO Larry Gaffaney will leave this fall after seven years on the job. He’ll be replaced by Russell Dick, current chairman of the corporation’s board of directors.
Homer deputy fire chief arrested on child sex abuse charges
Stephen Boyle, deputy fire chief for Kachemak Emergency Services, was arrested Thursday.