The number of such deaths last year was more than double the figure in 2013.
Economy
As low Chignik salmon runs continue, people worry their communities will disappear
The salmon runs are central to people’s lives in many ways. The economy has developed around the commercial fishery, and fish also provide food for the winter.
Rents up, vacancy down: How the pandemic impacted Alaska’s rental market
The cost to rent a home or apartment has gone up in Alaska during the pandemic, according to state economists.
EPA moves to block Pebble Mine
The EPA announced it will resume the process that could result in blocking the proposed Pebble gold mine.
Biden administration will review Trump’s plan that opened most of the NPR-A to oil development
Last week, the Interior Department directed the Bureau of Land Management to review the NPR-A management plan for compliance with President Biden’s climate goals.
Interior secretary postpones Alaska trip, citing rising COVID rates
Haaland was due to visit in mid-September, particularly to meet leaders in King Cove.
Alaska Airlines flight diverted to Juneau after passenger makes threats and group violates mask protocol, officials say
Alaska State Troopers said in an online report that the five passengers “were not following flight attendant instructions related to mask use and were using foul language during the flight.”
With ongoing dispute over drawing funds, Alaska government could run out of money to pay bills over the next year
The issue could lead to the state spending from funds that most lawmakers want to protect for the future. Or it could go without paying some of its bills — but the Legislature would have to agree to a change for it to be legal.
Private dock projected to double Sitka cruise passengers in 2022
More large ships are coming to the Alaska market, and Sitka now has a place to put them.
Infrastructure bill could boost ferries, energy projects in Southeast
Participants at a town hall forum discussed Southeast Alaska infrastructure projects — like energy projects and ferry funding — that could become possible with new funding.