Cooperation across the Bering Strait was strengthened this week when the United States and Russia signed a joint wildlife agreement.
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Y-K region residents face tough decisions on jobs, environment with Donlin gold mine
The comments at the meeting remained consistent with concerns expressed in other villages throughout the Yukon-Kuskokwim region on the project; mainly residents want the economic benefits of jobs without assuming the environmental impacts mining could have on subsistence.
Lawmakers eye earnings of rural energy endowment to fund state budget
Some lawmakers are questioning whether the fund, now worth $900 million, should be committed to benefit only about one in nine Alaskans.
Dallas Seavey wins 2016 Iditarod in record time
In the wee hours of Tuesday morning, Dallas Seavey and his dog team came running down front to claim victory in this year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and he sat a new race record.
Shishmaref man tracks sea ice conditions with drone
Dennis Davis using social media to share the footage he collects in an effort to raise awareness about the effects of climate change on Alaska’s Northwest coast.
State budget bill with $280 million in cuts due for House vote
The Senate may vote on its version of the budget on Saturday. Then the two houses will work to resolve the differences.
Democrat gains staff, focuses on Power Cost Equalization after switch to Senate Majority
Sen. Donny Olson joined Republicans in the Senate Majority last month, and with that move came funds for one more staffer. Olson, a Democrat from Golovin, brought on a former employee who has a long history in the Alaska Legislature.
Coast Guard rescues two British explorers near Seward Peninsula
The men were attempting to cross the strait when they began to drift north into the open ocean.
House committee recommends closing Nome Youth Facility
The closure would save more than a million dollars outright, but some say it would come at the expense of children who live in Western Alaska.
Nome rep fights cuts to rural services, supports state income tax
“It concerns me and it frustrates me that I’m seeing a number of cuts targeted toward rural Alaska. I think things are shaping up to be a real showdown here. It’s not going to get any prettier from here on out.”