Alaska sees third La Niña winter forecast in a row
The forecast favors colder-than-average temperatures for Southeast Alaska this winter.
Activists blockade road leading to Nenana-area agricultural project
Opponents say the agriculture project is a form of industrialized farming that will deplete the land and disrupt its ecology.
Western Arctic Caribou Herd decline continues, bringing population to a third of peak size
Caribou and reindeer populations have been declining around the circumpolar north.
Longtime Sitka Search and Rescue volunteer found dead on Mt. Verstovia
Motti joined the organization in March of 1983 and was still an active volunteer when he died.
Alaska Senate could see flip to coalition control if Republicans remain divided after election
In both chambers, political observers are wondering if enough like-minded Republicans will get elected to form a majority, or if there will be coalition majorities of moderate Republicans, Democrats and independents.
Juneau has a cold, dry…and windy weekend ahead
The front is coming from the north, and could bring 30 to 40 mph winds.
Sealaska to pay $15.4 million in shares
The amount of the dividend per shareholder ranges from $374 to $695 per 100 shares and depends on the class of shareholder.
Preliminary announcement of a month-long wolf harvest sparks outcry from trappers
Prince of Wales Island trapper argue that the Alaska Department of Fish and Game has been mismanaging the wolf population for years, and are putting the interests of small environmental groups above local voices.
In new lawsuit, Alaska attempts to claim portions of Mendenhall Lake and River
The lake is currently under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service, and a successful lawsuit could bring significant changes. For example, motorboats and (in winter) snowmachines are barred from the lake.
Scientists present theories for deer decline at Prince of Wales Island deer summit
For years, populations of Sitka black-tail deer have slumped, leaving residents without a staple source of protein. A three-day summit held in Craig last month prompted lengthy discussions about the problem.
Study looks at the return of tourism’s impact on whale stress levels
In 2022, tourism was almost back to pre-pandemic levels, so samples taken this year will show the difference in the whale’s stress levels when there are and aren’t boats in the water all summer.
University of Alaska administration and faculty union reach tentative contract agreement
The sometimes contentious contract negotiation between the University of Alaska’s administration and its faculty resulted in both parties filing unfair labor practice complaints, which are still ongoing.
Village school closed after principal is banished from Kipnuk
Two weeks ago, the council sent a letter to all Kipnuk households prohibiting children in the village of around 700 people from attending school, citing concerns for students’ safety.
Slot machines are illegal in Alaska. So how is Klawock’s casino in business?
In Klawock, the local Tribe is now running more than 20 machines that look an awful lot like the kind of slots you might find on the floor of a Las Vegas casino. And it’s all perfectly legal.
The Aleutian Islands could become a hub for zero-emissions shipping
It started with a question: Is it possible for the large container ships traveling from China to the United States to make the trip using renewable fuel sources?
An Alaska Tribal court judge breaks down ICWA’s past, present and future
Judge Debra O’Gara says that some states are better than others at adhering to ICWA. “But right now, Alaska, I would say, is not doing so well.”
Skagway’s plans for large cruise ships at Ore Dock may be scrapped
Skagway’s hopes of berthing up to four cruise ships a day in 2023 took a full step backward this week as results from a simulation project steered at least one major cruise line company away from agreeing to use a reconfigured dock.
Halloween landslide in Petersburg takes out power, phones and internet
As of Monday night, there were no known injuries and no houses were known to be damaged.
In Bethel, a homegrown solution to the state’s nursing shortage
These students are part of the long-term solution to the state’s dire need for nurses – specifically, Alaska-trained nurses who intend to work in the state.
Here’s where Alaska’s governor candidates stand on the state’s growing child care problem
In forums, debates and questionnaires, Alaska’s four candidates for governor have been asked what they would do to address the growing preschool child care problem in the state.