Senate passes criminal justice overhaul 16-2, sends it to House
The bill would divert nonviolent offenders from prison toward alternative programs. It shifts the focus of bail from people’s ability to pay to the risk they present.
Fire causes severe water damage to Channel View Apartments
All but five of the building’s units have water damage. The cause of the fire is still unknown.
After disaster declaration, Emmonak seeks aid to rebuild commercial fishery and public safety infrastructure
If Emmonak is granted or loaned the requested $750,000, Moore said the city will rebuild critical infrastructure before the upcoming fishing season.
Caelus Energy announces major cuts, sharply criticizes Walker oil tax bill
North Slope oil producer Caelus Energy announced Friday it will lay off 25 percent of its 80-person workforce and suspend drilling at the Oooguruk oil field, potentially affecting hundreds more contractor jobs.
Ketchikan’s Tribal Scholars program takes off
Ketchikan Indian Community’s Tribal Scholars is in its fourth year. The grant-funded alternative school recently held an open house inviting the community into a classroom that feels like home.
JPD investigates 2 forced-entry burglaries
A home intruder swung at a man with a crowbar after being confronted Friday.
Savoonga harvests second whale of the season
A whaling crew from Savoonga landed its second bowhead of the season recently. The St. Lawrence Island community has been working nonstop to haul the whale out of the icy waters, harvest its meat, and distribute it around the village.
Iñupiaq photographer documents life and culture in Alaska Inuit communities
From Teller and Kaktovik to Shungnak and Tuluksak, Iñupiaq photographer Brian Adams has traveled all over rural Alaska for “I Am Inuit.”
Bethel pizza joint first to sell legal alcohol after 40+ years of prohibition
Legal alcohol sales have come to Bethel. Fili’s Pizza restaurant received its first alcohol shipment and began selling beer and wine when the eatery opened at 11 a.m. Friday.
UPDATE: Survivor of Wrangell-Angoon plane crash in ‘critical’ condition
Lance Ewers, captain of Sitka Mountain Rescue, confirmed that three passengers on the flight did not survive. One passenger is being medevaced to Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau.
Senate passes concealed carry bill, 13-5
Bill sponsor Fairbanks Republican Sen. Pete Kelly says students would be safer if there were more guns on campus.
Owing back taxes and rent, Craig Cable TV cuts its own cable
While there is still some dispute over a few of the numbers claimed in the lawsuit, the family that owns the business intends to pay back the City of Craig.
Japanese delegation visits from Sitka’s Sister City
If you were to trace your finger on a map, starting in Sitka and moving downward across the Pacific Ocean, you could draw a direct line to our sister city, Nemuro. And the connection is embodied in one man: Atsuo Tsunoda.
9 months into prep, prospective pot retailer has $50,000 invested with nothing to sell
As of March 30, 177 cannabis applications have been formally initiated with dozens more started. Business locations stretch from Ketchikan to Nome. The highest concentration is in the retail and industrial zones within the Anchorage bowl.
Audio postcard: Voices from behind the scenes at the 42nd annual Alaska Folk Festival
By the end of the 42nd annual Alaska Folk Festival on Sunday, close to 130 different acts will have taken the main stage at Centennial Hall plus 13 dance bands at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center.
Southeast’s largest lumber mill may close
Owners of Southeast Alaska’s largest remaining lumber mill say it could close next year. It’s part of an ongoing battle over logging in the Tongass National Forest.
Juneau rallies for hope amid heroin crisis
For some in the crowd, the event signified how communities are changing the conversation when it comes to talking about addiction.
Offshore drilling plan draws climate change protesters
Inside, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, was holding one of 10 public meetings around the state to get input on potential offshore lease sales.
Alt-country songwriter Dan Kirkwood to perform new songs at Folk Festival
Kirkwood released his five-track EP “All Lovers, Animals” earlier this year. It invites the listener in with bright guitars and alt-country hooks.
In aftermath of fire, Emmonak declares disaster
Without emergency aid, Emmonak City Manager Martin Moore said last month’s fire damage could cripple the area’s economy.