Alaska GOP to choose delegates for Republican National Convention
If Donald Trump doesn’t have the presidential nomination in the bag by July, the Republican National Convention could be the most exciting it’s been in decades. Alaska Republicans will meet in Fairbanks this week to choose 28 delegates to send to the convention in Cleveland.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service considering ban on predator hunting in refuge lands
Federal agencies say the changes are necessary to better align hunting regulations with federal management objectives. Hunters have countered that there is no biological justification for the restrictions, and that the changes are purely political.
Future of volunteer-run Yup’ik spelling bee in question
The contest is open to third through eighth grade and run by volunteers. It’s a lot of work. And with responsibility concentrated to a few individuals, the future of the event is in question.
Walker, industry leader differ on oil and gas tax credit bill
Considering the governor and the Legislature’s majorities remain far apart on an income tax and other tax increases, it doesn’t look like the session will end any time soon.
Unusually big pink salmon may be related to smaller coho and kings
The latest research suggests pink salmon could be depriving offshore coho and chinook of squid.
Alaska cities brace for reduced state funding
Juneau has used Community Revenue Sharing funds to help pay for police patrols and emergency services.
Hooligan make strong return to Chilkoot and Chilkat rivers
Area biologists don’t know why the runs fluctuate so much. But they’re trying to bolster research to understand the traditionally important fish a little better.
Changing what it means to be a foster parent
Twelve years ago Laura Ingham took in her younger siblings and everything had to change. She had to learn to open up.
Hydropower brought to Bristol Bay village of Igiugig
An effort to bring renewable energy to Western Alaska was recognized Tuesday by the federal government.
Domestic violence case raises questions over Iditarod rules
Critics have asked whether Iditarod organizers were aware of the assault charges prior to the race and let 24-year-old Travis Beals compete anyway.
Latest oil and gas tax credit aimed at gaining majority
The bill would save the state more money over the next three years than a previous version of House Bill 247.
Can Alaska learn from other ferry systems?
Should the Alaska Marine Highway System be managed differently? That’s a question being asked by ferry advocates as they cope with smaller budgets and reduced schedules.
Senate president aims to finish session in Juneau
The biggest stumbling block for completing the session is finding agreement on changes to oil and gas taxes.
Alaska Republican donors go to court over increasing campaign contribution limits
Money is the lifeblood of a political campaign, and if a legal challenge to Alaska’s campaign contribution limits succeeds, there could be more of it.
Sitka Tribe opens biotoxin lab to monitor PSP
With warming ocean temperatures, the risk of paralytic shellfish poisoning can linger all year-round, and Alaska has only one Food and Drug Administration certified laboratory to test shellfish. There are no labs to protect those digging for their dinner, but that may soon change.
Report: Systemic failures contributed to UAF’s mishandling of sexual assault cases
The review confirms that UAF failed to pursue policy dictated disciplinary action against perpetrators in five cases from 2011 into 2014.
Reuniting families with community support
For most children who enter foster care, the ultimate goal is to reunite them with their families. But getting to that point takes a lot of work.
Warm water Blob may be sending salmon forecasts awry
Biologists admit they’re still not sure exactly how the warm water Blob is affecting salmon up and down the West Coast.
Cruz And Kasich Announce Joint Strategy To Block Trump
In a statement sent out Sunday, the Cruz campaign said it will focus resources on Indiana, “and in turn clear the path for Gov. Kasich to compete in Oregon and New Mexico.”
‘It Just Didn’t Work’: Legacy of botched project haunts port’s future
“We have zero ability to bond and help the Port of Anchorage,” said Senate Finance Committee co-chair Anna MacKinnon.