The state’s project notice calls for the new mainliner ferry to be completed by the beginning of 2029 with an estimated price tag of more than $300 million.
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The White House upped the cost of H1B visas. Alaska Schools could face major consequences.
President Donald Trump announced plans to increase the cost of some types of work visas on Friday. It’s the latest move to tighten national immigration policy, and encourage domestic hiring, but more clarity is needed.
Tsunami advisory lifted after M7.3 earthquake near Sand Point
The Alaska Earthquake Center reported about 30 aftershocks in the two hours after the quake. The largest aftershock so far had a magnitude of 5.2.
Archaeologists find evidence of villages and one site from 7,000 years ago on Shuyak Island
A archaeological survey of an island near Kodiak has discovered new Alaska Native village sites, including one believed to be the island’s oldest.
Alaska schools need teachers. They’re hiring them from the Philippines.
Schools across the United States are facing a challenging teacher shortage as fewer people join the profession compared to the number of folks who retire or leave. Many districts are looking to the Philippines.
ICE arrests Philippine national in Kodiak
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, commonly known as ICE, arrested a Philippine national in Kodiak this week, according to a post on X on April 16. The arrest comes as the Trump administration has ramped up deportation activities.
Alaska’s congressional delegation addresses federal changes at ComFish 2025
U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan as well as U.S. Rep. Nick Begich III all gave speeches at ComFish, Kodiak’s annual commercial fishing trade show.
Kodiak family accused of more than 30 fishery violations
Duncan, Wallace, Beth and Leslie Fields – all of Kodiak – are charged with perjury and lying on fish tickets.
When distress calls near Kodiak go unheard by the Coast Guard, Juneau’s Marine Exchange comes in
The Marine Exchange of Alaska, a nongovernmental agency based out of Juneau, has been acting as a 24/7 middle man between mariners and the Coast Guard across Alaska’s waters for multiple years.
Head of Alaska Aerospace sees Kodiak Island spaceport as solution for national congestion
John Oberst, head of Alaska Aerospace, went on the “Today” show to discuss what is being described as a “traffic jam” at the country’s spaceports.