After a rocky start, Unalaska’s subsistence salmon run hits target escapement
While this year the McLees Lake subsistence salmon run is below average, it is not the lowest recorded.
Wrangell Assembly OKs wage boost for non-union, union employees
Municipal employee wage increases and other changes will cost Wrangell close to a half-million dollars over three years. That includes terms of a collective bargaining agreement accepted earlier this month and similar changes for non-union employees approved this week.
Coast Guard medevacs man suffering chest pain aboard fishing boat in Southeast Alaska
A man suffering from chest pain was hoisted from a fishing vessel Wednesday night by the U.S. Coast Guard Wednesday night. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Juneau received a medevac request the F/V Kindred Spirit, saying a crew member was suffering symptoms of a stroke. They were located in Stephens Passage near Port Snettisham. A…
North Korea launches a new ballistic missile, Seoul and the Pentagon say
The South Korean Ministry of Defense noted the launch of “one unidentified missile,” which Japanese officials say flew for about 45 minutes before landing in water. The Pentagon confirmed the launch.
McCain votes no, dealing potential death blow to Republican health care efforts
After a week of high drama, another played out in the early hours of Friday with Sen. John McCain joining two moderate Republicans, two independents and every Democrat in voting against the bill.
Legislature passes capital budget in one-day special session
The vote allows road projects and other construction to move forward. It was the only piece of business for the six-hour special session.
Aircraft downed on north side of Lake Clark, recovery efforts underway
Update | Friday 3:45 p.m. Pilot recovered from wreckage of Regal Air Cessna 206 north of Lake Clark The body of a pilot was recovered Thursday night after his plane crashed yesterday in Lake Clark National Park. Joel Black of Pemberville, OH was flying a Cessna 206 Thursday morning when the plane crashed. Megan Richotte…
Entomologist tracks the year in Alaska bugs
Derek Sikes is an associate professor of entomology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and insect curator at the Museum of the North. He said populations of various types of bugs can vary widely from year to year.
Feds charge Utah man with wife’s murder aboard cruise ship in Alaska
Federal authorities are charging a Utah man in the murder of his wife aboard a cruise ship off the coast of Southeast Alaska. Kenneth Ray Manzanares, 39, of Santa Clara, Utah, is charged in the death of Kristy Manzanares, who died Tuesday.
After Trump targets Murkowski, Interior Secretary reportedly warns Alaska’s senators
Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke reportedly called Sen. Lisa Murkowski and her fellow Alaskan, Sen. Dan Sullivan, to say their state could run into trouble with the Trump administration.
Ride malfunction at Ohio State Fair kills 1, injures 7
Columbus fire officials say some of those injured were thrown from the ride. Gov. John Kasich has ordered all fair rides shut down until they can be inspected.
Lawmakers agree on capital budget funding for oil and gas tax credits, Kivalina school
Lawmakers plan to spend as little as one day in Juneau, as they meet Thursday for their third special session this year.
Prosecution charges seizure caused fatal July 4 van wreck
Charging documents state that a seizure caused an accident that left two people dead July 4th last year. The driver in a van accident, Chris Allen, 24, is facing murder and manslaughter charges.
Alaska Airlines profits despite pilot shortage, operational challenges
Alaska Airlines is still ironing out operational wrinkles following the acquisition of Virgin America last year. At the same time, its smaller, regional airline is still grappling with a pilot shortage.
Green sponge discovered in Southeast could treat some cancers
A green sponge discovered in 2005 in Southeast Alaska waters has unique properties that could be used to treat certain types of cancer. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration hosted a news conference Wednesday morning.
Haines author’s books optioned for potential TV series
An international television production company has optioned the rights for two of memoirs written by a Haines author. The small town may have more than 15 minutes of fame if the show comes to fruition.
Petersburg borough denies applications for Assembly recall
The Petersburg borough has rejected applications for the recall of four borough assembly members. The borough’s attorney has recommended against issuing recall petitions and defended the assembly’s decision to meet in May behind closed doors.
Gov. Walker signs opioid addiction prevention bill
Alaska Gov. Bill Walker on Tuesday signed into law House Bill 159, which aims to help prevent opioid addiction before it starts.
Following health care vote, Trump singles out Murkowski with critical tweet
Following Tuesday’s narrow Senate vote to allow debate on repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act, President Donald Trump tweeted his disapproval toward Sen. Lisa Murkowski — stating that she “let the Republicans and our country down.”
Trump says transgender people can’t serve in military
“The United States Government will not accept or allow … Transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military,” Trump tweeted. Transgender people already serve in the military.