The state plans to build new hybrid ferries, hire more workers to run them and improve port infrastructure. With regular maintenance, it’s set to cost about $3 billion.
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3 rescued from Tustumena Lake after small plane breaks through ice
The plane was reported missing Sunday, about 12 hours before it was found partially submerged under ice Monday morning.
University of Alaska Fairbanks faculty fear research funding cuts amid DEI rollback
The federal government has suspended research funding for some universities for not complying with recent executive orders. That’s left some UAF faculty and students waiting for the other shoe to drop.
Alaska House affirms Canada’s sovereignty and opposes tariffs
The state House passed House Joint Resolution 11 on Monday, recognizing Alaska’s close ties with its eastern neighbor. It now heads to the Senate.
Newscast – Monday, March 24, 2025
In this newscast: Friday marked the first-ever World Day for Glaciers, a day observed by the United Nations to sound the alarm on the accelerating pace of global melting. Scientists who study Alaska glaciers spoke about their research to uncover how these rapidly changing systems affect our world; Sydney Isaacs-Hulstine is a Craig-based Lingìt and Haida artist. Raised in Klawock, Isaacs-Hulstine is an associate producer for children’s TV show “Molly of Denali.” She recently wrote an episode for another show, “Work It Out Wombats.” It features an Alaska Native character that draws on Lingìt and Haida culture; The 76th annual Juneau Lions Club Gold Medal Basketball Tournament kicked off yesterday in Juneau. Throughout this week hundreds of people from across Southeast Alaska will attend to watch 50 games.
Alaska glaciologists reflect on a rapidly changing icescape
Glaciologists are trying to answer the big questions that remain about their future as the United Nations observes the first-ever World Day for Glaciers.