In Southeast, this year’s salmon harvest fell by more than half
Adjusted for inflation, the initial salmon fishery value for 2020 is the lowest since 2006.
Warming rivers are melting Arctic sea ice, new study shows
A team of international researchers found that heat from rivers melted as much as 10% of Arctic sea ice between 1980 and 2015.
The number of COVID-19 cases in Alaska is higher than what is reported by the state, officials say
The true number of positive tests is significantly higher than the figures on the Alaska coronavirus dashboard. That’s because the state health department can’t keep up with entering hundreds of new cases into its system each day, a state epidemiologist said.
COVID-19 outbreak at Goose Creek prison grows
The new cases make Goose Creek’s the largest outbreak in the correctional system so far. The next largest, at the Fairbanks Correctional Center, had 104 at last count.
Eaglecrest prepares for ski season with high hopes for snow and no COVID-19 disruptions
The city-owned ski area has an ambitious reopening plan for this season. Staff hope it will be enough to provide uninterrupted outdoor distraction this winter and keep people healthy.
LISTEN: Alex Trebek visited Alaska because he loved this animal (What is a musk ox?)
Alex Trebek visited and donated to the Musk Ox Farm in Palmer for more than three decades.
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy backs Trump’s unfounded claims of election theft as other Republicans congratulate Biden
Top Alaska Republicans have split on Trump’s unfounded claims that the election was stolen, with Murkowski and Young congratulating Biden while Dunleavy says he’s standing by the president for now.
Former Gov. Walker leads effort to take over Alaska’s gas pipeline megaproject
Walker was joined by the man he tapped to lead the state’s gasline corporation during his administration — Keith Meyer. They are partnering with Fairbanks entrepreneur Bernie Karl and a labor union — Laborers Local 341.
Alaska vote count resumes on Tuesday with many races undecided
The Alaska races that remain unresolved include Ballot Measure 2, which would overhaul the state’s election system.
Weekend storms pummel Arctic coastal villages
Villages from the Yukon River Delta north to Kivalina reported severe weather, including high seas.
Anchorage School District postpones start of in-person learning
The delay comes as Anchorage records record-high numbers of coronavirus cases and as the city tightens restrictions to try to get a handle on the spread of infections.
Kotzebue Iñupiaq dancer Jacqui Lambert showcased in Biden campaign victory video
Lambert says she was happy that the Biden campaign made an effort to show the diversity of America by including its Indigenous people.
Alaska Moose Federation hits brakes on roadkill salvage program
It’s not the first time the Alaska Moose Federation has put things on pause. It shut down partly in 2014 due to loss of funding.
Controversial wolf season extended for Prince of Wales Island
Wildlife managers said they would extend the wolf harvest on Prince of Wales Island following a contentious hearing where hunters said too many wolves were preying on deer.
Experts say Alaskans’ willingness to mask up is key to rebuilding the economy
Until the virus is under control, experts say the state’s economy will continue to suffer.
Alaska US Senate race: Gross trails Sullivan but says math is in his favor
Tuesday the state Division of Election begins counting more than 130,000 absentee and early ballots. To win, Gross needs to capture about 70% of them.
Former Bethel elementary principal Chris Carmichael pleads guilty to federal charges
The maximum penalty for the charges Carmichael is pleading guilty to includes no less than 10 years and up to life in prison and a fine of $250,000.
Metlakatla locks down after officials announce first 2 local cases of COVID-19
Metlakatla avoided the coronavirus for nearly eight months, but that streak ended Thursday.
More than 1,100 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Alaska over the weekend, but no deaths
Saturday’s count set the single-day record of the pandemic as the state reported 604 cases, nearly all of whom are residents.
In Juneau, a small protest and other reactions to Biden’s election win
The news that Joe Biden had won the presidential election broke in Alaska early on Saturday morning.