State and federal officials are responding after up to 3,000 gallons of fuel oil spilled in Shuyak Strait.
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Sitka’s First Presbyterian Church to close, end congregation
The First Presbyterian Church of Sitka has announced that it is dissolving as a congregation and is beginning the process of closing the church.
Alaska snowboarder buried under large avalanche
Bad weather hampered the search for a 39-year-old Alaska snowboarder buried by an avalanche. Alaska State Troopers say Marvin Scott of Ketchikan was caught in an avalanche reported to be 100 yards wide by 1,500 yards long while snowboarding Sunday.
University of Alaska opens first all-gender restroom
University of Alaska’s first all-gender restroom has opened at the Fairbanks campus’ engineering building.
Alaska troopers say fentanyl big concern for authorities
Alaska authorities say the synthetic opioid fentanyl is an escalating problem in the remote state, and it’s leading to a significant increase in deaths.
Beleaguered gunmaker Remington points to bankruptcy court
Remington has reached a financing deal that would allow it to continue operating as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Alaska Permanent Fund reports strong returns, value of $64B
The Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. has reported strong returns and a total value of $64 billion in the first half of the 2018 fiscal year.
Alaska officials report oil spill at Valdez Marine Terminal
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation has reported a spill at the Valdez Marine Terminal.
Suspect held in 2016 shooting in Alaska Peninsula village
Ole Shangin, 32, is charged with first- and second-degree murder in the death of Joseph Peterson, who was shot and killed in Ivanof Bay.
Marijuana tax collections in Alaska tumble again
Marijuana tax revenue in Alaska fell for the second straight month in December, though a state tax auditor says the slide may be short lived.