How Alaska’s population might change by 2045
Southeast Alaska is the only region in the state that is expected to lose population, and the Anchorage and Matanuska-Susitna regions are predicted to grow the fastest.
Update: Victim identified in Skagway helicopter crash
The pilot was 59-year-old Christopher Maggio of Skagway. Maggio was the only person on board.
State fines Hilcorp $20,000, cites pattern of violations
In its decision, the AOGCC called the Milne Point Unit incident “emblematic of ongoing compliance problems” at Hilcorp’s operations, saying the disregard for regulations “is endemic to Hilcorp’s approach” in Alaska.
CDC: E-cigarettes a growing health concern
Dr. Brian King of the CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health spoke during a recent Ketchikan Wellness Coalition conference on tobacco.
Sitka municipal attorney dismissed after lawyering up
The Sitka assembly members who spoke felt it would be difficult to continue working with municipal attorney Robin Schmid, now that she had retained an attorney of her own.
Devon Kasler of High Tide Tattoo debuts Anger Machine EP
Juneau artist Devon Kasler’s premier EP Anger Machine is an even dose of teenage angst and fantasy.
‘The Beast Is Still Up’: Alberta Wildfires Rage; Evacuees Told To Wait It Out
“We’re still here, we’re still battling,” regional fire chief Darby Allen told residents last night. He added, “The beast is still up, it’s surrounding the city.
NTSB begins investigation of Era helicopter crash
“This’ll be a full investigation done by the NTSB,” said Mike Hodges, the investigator in charge on this crash for the National Transportation Safety Board.
After 4 days of debate, House adopts criminal justice overhaul
The House and Senate will likely form a conference committee to resolve the differences between the chambers’ different versions of the bill.
Audit: Alaska critics of British Columbia mines are right
British Columbia’s top auditor says the province has failed to protect the environment from mines and mineral exploration projects.
For first time, Cook Inlet oil and gas lease sale has no bidders
“Companies are looking to make investments, they need some degree of certainty, and there is nothing but uncertainty right now in the Alaska oil and gas industry,” an AOGA representative said.
AC Quickstop opens Bethel’s first liquor store since ’70s
Facebook comments predict inevitable death and abuse. But no one knows what’s going to happen.
Gardentalk – Spring tree planting
Dig relatively shallow, but wide holes that allow roots to spread out.
Homer area hydroelectric plant expansion pending
A pending capacity-building project at the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric near Homer will slightly change the nature of Kachemak Bay’s waters, which may affect fisheries.
Coast Guard: Pilot injured in Era helicopter crash at Norris Glacier
The pilot had life-threatening injuries and was medevaced to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle around 7:20 p.m.
Sealaska finances improve, but losses continue
Sealaska just released its 2015 annual report, which illustrates its financial ups and downs. They affect more than 22,000 shareholders, who receive dividends twice a year.
Juneau attorneys argue for Southeast appointment to Supreme Court
Juneau Bar Association asks Gov. Walker to consider geographic diversity before making his selection.
Can teaching Native languages improve graduation rates in Alaska?
Many of Alaska’s rural schools are not working. Low student performance and high teacher turnover are just two of more obvious indicators of problems in these mostly Native school districts. Those working in the schools say it’s time for radical changes.
17 breweries you’ll find at the 2016 Haines Beer Fest
The festival sold out in record time this year.
U.S. will not support ban on international trade of polar bear products
Inuit leaders and organizations from Canada have been lobbying the U.S. for the last year. Polar bear sport hunting is an important industry to the Inuit economy.