Hydroponics business brings local produce to Kotzebue
In the middle of a gravel lot, surrounded by rusty equipment and old storage containers, one brand-new connex is making history.
Walrus prompt Ugashik boundary change for Bristol Bay fishery
The Department of Fish and Game and US Fish and Wildlife Service believe moving the north boundary of the Ugashik Commercial fishing district one mile south will offer a buffer zone for walrus hauled out at Cape Greig.
Youth tell US Attorney General that Alaska needs help
US Attorney General Loretta Lynch hears Alaska Native youths’ worries over crime.
Entangled whale dumps tracking buoy near Kake
Marine mammal stranding experts are again asking for the public’s help in locating a humpback whale caught in some anchor line in Southeast Alaska.
Juneau cooking prodigy sails to White House on a crêpe
An amateur chef from Juneau has won a White House-sponsored recipe competition, and he’s just 9 years old.
Hot springs in Western Alaska to become community garden
Starting this summer, an abandoned hot springs in the heart of Western Alaska will go from a deteriorating historical site to an operational community garden.
10-year-old completes 3-day canoe journey to Celebration
His name is Roary Earl Bennett. He’s 10 years old from Craig, and he’s making the journey with his grandfather.
High fashion, ‘Indigenized’ at Celebration
Seventeen Alaska Native artists and 40 models will showcase contemporary indigenous design at Sealaska Heritage Institute’s Native Fashion Show.
Audio Postcard: One People Canoe Society lands in Douglas for Celebration
Hundreds canoe to Juneau for beginning of Celebration
Slideshow: Celebration processional and grand entrance
The biennial festival of Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian tribal members kicked off on Wednesday with a Ravenstail and Chilkat weavers presentation in Juneau and will end Saturday with a grand exit.
Unions say pipeline operator risks spill in Prince William Sound
They say the plan to bring in a Louisiana-based company to take over oil spill prevention and response in the Sound risks another spill, 27 years after the Exxon Valdez.
Marine highway top priority in Southeast economic plan
The state budget picture plays a crucial role in this latest proposal.
FBI searches cabs, homes in Bethel alcohol investigation
Police have not reported if or how many arrests have been made following the operation but the owner of one local business says she knows of at least one.
Slideshow: Canoe landings kick off Celebration 2016
Members of the One People Canoe Society finished the last leg of their weeklong journey from Angoon to Juneau on Wednesday.
Video: Canoes arrive at Douglas Harbor for Celebration 2016
The Celebration canoes have arrived, and KCAW’s Emily Kwong and KTOO’s Jennifer Canfield were among the hundreds there for it at Sandy Beach.
How Hawaii is setting an example for Tlingit language learners
Hawaii and Southeast Alaska have something in common when it comes to indigenous languages.
Celebration 2016 aims to renew youth engagement in culture
“We don’t want our youth to think that our culture is a static culture (and) that it doesn’t change,” Sealaska Heritage Institute President Rosita Worl.
Juneau Hydropower a step away from crucial license
Juneau Hydropower’s environmental impact statement was approved by a federal regulatory agency. The company is waiting for a license to build and operate a new hydroelectric plant.
Lots of property damage, no injuries in Douglas fire
Smoke visible for miles during structure fire in Douglas
Thousands of dollars granted for Southeast energy audits
When you hear the word “audit,” good things may not come to mind. But an energy audit could help rural businesses save.