Six former Ravn Alaska employees are charged with stealing hundreds of computers sent by mail to village schools.
Southwest
Magnitude 7.9 earthquake was an intriguing one for seismologists
A magnitude 7.9 earthquake early Tuesday is what is known as a strike-slip, or when two large blocks move side-to-side instead of up-and-down. That, and it’s distance from shore may explain why tsunami waves were so small.
Tsunami warning downgraded or canceled across Gulf of Alaska after magnitude 7.9 earthquake
Reporters in many coastal communities say tsunami evacuations have been called off. Tsunami advisories remain in effect in some areas. Initially, no damage was reported from the earthquake itself.
Zinke signs land trade to allow road for King Cove
It’s a major turning point in the dispute over a roughly 12-mile road that would be mostly, or entirely, built on what’s now a federally protected wilderness in the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge.
Walker calls for timely action on budget in annual address
Republican lawmakers reacted coolly to the speech by Walker, an independent.
Bethel Police Department launches internal review of officer’s behavior
A Bethel police officer charged with assaulting his girlfriend is taking time off from work. Martin Oulton is using paid vacation days to take some personal time away from the police force.
Kodiak fishermen find extra work through halibut research amid stock concern
The Pacific halibut fishery may see a drop in stock over the next few years and the International Pacific Halibut Commission, which regulates the fishery, uses surveys in Kodiak waters to collect data.
Pebble Mine proposal details released
A federal agency today said a permit application Pebble filed in late December is complete. It’s a highly technical document with details on what the controversial mine in Southwest Alaska could look like. But so far, nothing in the application is changing opponents’ minds.
Ferry service in Kodiak will temporarily shut down in March
The city of Kodiak, Ouzinkie and Port Lions won’t have ferry service from March to early April this year, because the Tustumena needs to complete its state overhaul — an annual process to make needed repairs and conduct mandatory inspections.
Kuskokwim Bay communities seek aid after wind storm
The cities of Platinum and Quinhagak are applying for aid following a high speed wind storm that ripped through the communities days before Christmas.