Photos: Anti-abortion rally at Capitol draws about 150
The rally ended in heavy snowfall and also drew at least one quiet counter-protester.
Supreme Court says bearded seal still threatened, despite legal battle
The Alaska Oil and Gas Association and the American Petroleum Institute challenged the Endangered Species Act listing decision.
Governor asks Trump administration for more public meetings on offshore drilling proposal
The Department of Interior is aiming to reverse Obama-era offshore drilling policy, which largely blocked oil development in the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas.
Ferry Columbia out for repairs at least one week
If repairs are successful, the Columbia would next head north from Bellingham on Jan. 26 with service to Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, Juneau, Haines and Skagway.
Angoon protests Admiralty Island annexation
The Juneau Assembly’s plans to annex four new areas into the borough is drawing opposition from officials and residents of Angoon, which lays historic claims to Admiralty Island.
Federal government shutdown affects 4,000 at JBER
Members of Alaska’s National Guard were supposed to be at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson over the weekend for drills. But most of those exercises were canceled.
Trump signs funding bill, bringing shutdown to an end
The Senate voted to restore funding through Feb. 8 after an agreement to pursue immigration bills in the future. The House and President Trump also need to approve the bill to reopen the government.
Schumer, White House respond to shutdown by pointing fingers
The president is marking the first anniversary of his inauguration with a government shutdown. Lawmakers are back at the Capitol trying to break the impasse — and playing the political blame game.
2018 Women’s March organizers encourage new generation of women to run for office
This year’s local contingent of the international event saw upwards of 800 people come together. They came to voice their dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump and many of the policies enacted during his first year in office.
If the government shuts down, what’s open? What’s closed?
If the federal government shuts down, many federal workers will be furloughed. Federal courts have enough money to continue operations for about three weeks. Active-duty military go to work as normal.
Southeast salmon fleet barred from using aircraft
Commercial salmon fishermen are now barred from using aircraft to spot salmon when the fishery is open. The 4-3 action brought opposition from the seine fleet and, predictably, commercial pilots.
Interior aims to sign King Cove road deal Monday, official confirms
A top Interior official in Alaska has confirmed that on Monday, the Trump administration plans to sign a deal to build a controversial road through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge.
CoastAlaska soon to own KSTK to keep radio station alive
The Southeast public radio consortium CoastAlaska will acquire Wrangell station KSTK. The move is an effort by both parties to keep the station healthy in the face of increased funding challenges on both the state and national level.
Senate Democrats to huddle as shutdown vote looms
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer met with President Trump at the White House Friday afternoon to discuss a plan to avert a government shutdown.
Two people injured in downtown SUV crash
Police are investigating a downtown crash that sent two people — the driver and a passenger — to the hospital on Thursday.
Women’s March organizer outlines Saturday event
This year’s theme is “Positively Powerful!” and speakers have been encouraged to make calls to action.
Southeast salmon seiner forfeits boat for creek robbing
Curtiss Demmert, 32, was sentenced Jan. 10. He must pay a $32,728.79 fine and received 180 days of suspended jail time. He also has to forfeit to the state the Tlingit Lady, skiff, nets, fishing gear and electronics along with the money from that catch.
Walker calls for timely action on budget in annual address
Republican lawmakers reacted coolly to the speech by Walker, an independent.
U.S. House passes bill to avoid government shutdown, but Senate prospects uncertain
The short-term measure passed the House Thursday evening after a key bloc of conservative Republicans said they would support it. Passage in the Senate is still unclear as funding runs out Friday.
Decision on Southeast Alaska king salmon looms
Alaska Board of Fisheries has put off a decision on king salmon action plans until Friday at the earliest. The decision making body has been hearing testimony from fishermen and other concerned citizens all week at its meeting in Sitka.