This year’s pink salmon catch is only a fraction of last year’s record setting harvest of 89 million.
Southeast
With Capitol renovations on schedule, contractors get more work
The Alaska Legislative Council approved an additional $650,000 to its $5.8 million Capitol building renovation contract on Thursday.
New Eagle and Raven totem poles to rise this month
Haida carving brothers Joe and T.J. Young began carving the totem poles with axes and chainsaws last year. Friday, they were working with small hand tools.
GCI completes purchase of 3 Southeast TV stations
GCI has completed its purchase of three television stations in Sitka, Juneau and Ketchikan. The deal means the telecom giant now owns almost every commercial TV station in Southeast Alaska.
Southwest, Southeast Alaska face highest risks from ocean acidification
Coastal communities in Alaska that depend on fisheries were warned Tuesday to prepare for the impacts of ocean acidification.
Yakutat homicide case will likely be appealed
Robert Kowalski to serve forty years for 1996 shooting at Yakutat lodge
Update: Communications restored following earthquake caused disruption
An earthquake shook Southeast Alaska just before 3 a.m. Friday.
Train derails north of Skagway; no serious injuries reported
A tourist train apparently derailed north of Skagway Wednesday afternoon, though early reports suggest there were no serious injuries.
State road projects in Sitka at $70 million and climbing
The state has spent nearly $70 million on transportation projects in Sitka over the last five years, and there’s more on the way.
Composting, ecotours, distillery in running for Path to Prosperity prize
Southeast Alaska entrepreneurs are getting a second chance to win $40,000 to develop regional businesses.