Entangled whale dumps tracking buoy near Kake
Marine mammal stranding experts are again asking for the public’s help in locating a humpback whale caught in some anchor line in Southeast Alaska.
In Anchorage, U.S. Attorney General announces new focus on Alaska Native issues
U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch said it is unacceptable that Native residents are victims of violent crimes at rates much higher than the general population.
Light Pollution Hides Milky Way From 80 Percent Of North Americans, Atlas Shows
More than 99 percent of the people living in the U.S. and Europe look up and see light-polluted skies, according to a new atlas of artificial night sky brightness.
Alaska marijuana board approves first license
Approval of the application by CannTest LLC of Anchorage, a marijuana testing facility, was met by applause and cheers at the meeting in Anchorage.
Walker: Full fiscal package this year doesn’t seem realistic
In an interview Thursday, Walker says he’s concerned but cannot force legislators to vote on issues they’re not ready to vote on.
Juneau cooking prodigy sails to White House on a crêpe
An amateur chef from Juneau has won a White House-sponsored recipe competition, and he’s just 9 years old.
New AGDC president to make half million dollars a year
Keith Meyer, a former president of Cheniere LNG in Texas, was approved by the board of the state-owned Alaska Gasline Development Corp. Thursday morning.
Legislature still hasn’t officially sent budget to governor
Until that happens, state workers are still in limbo.
Smartphone apps encourage local involvement in a changing climate
With a swipe of a smartphone, locals can submit environmental observations, and there’s even an app aimed at preventing further change.
Hot springs in Western Alaska to become community garden
Starting this summer, an abandoned hot springs in the heart of Western Alaska will go from a deteriorating historical site to an operational community garden.
10-year-old completes 3-day canoe journey to Celebration
His name is Roary Earl Bennett. He’s 10 years old from Craig, and he’s making the journey with his grandfather.
High fashion, ‘Indigenized’ at Celebration
Seventeen Alaska Native artists and 40 models will showcase contemporary indigenous design at Sealaska Heritage Institute’s Native Fashion Show.
Audio Postcard: One People Canoe Society lands in Douglas for Celebration
Hundreds canoe to Juneau for beginning of Celebration
Slideshow: Celebration processional and grand entrance
The biennial festival of Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian tribal members kicked off on Wednesday with a Ravenstail and Chilkat weavers presentation in Juneau and will end Saturday with a grand exit.
Unions say pipeline operator risks spill in Prince William Sound
They say the plan to bring in a Louisiana-based company to take over oil spill prevention and response in the Sound risks another spill, 27 years after the Exxon Valdez.
Permanent Fund bill provision doesn’t account for inflation in limiting state spending
The provision limits state revenue when oil prices rise, and doesn’t allow the state to adjust for inflation.
U.S. Attorney General to visit Alaska Friday
Lynch will propose the start of formal consultations between her department and the Alaska Native community.
Marine highway top priority in Southeast economic plan
The state budget picture plays a crucial role in this latest proposal.
FBI searches cabs, homes in Bethel alcohol investigation
Police have not reported if or how many arrests have been made following the operation but the owner of one local business says she knows of at least one.
Slideshow: Canoe landings kick off Celebration 2016
Members of the One People Canoe Society finished the last leg of their weeklong journey from Angoon to Juneau on Wednesday.