Eklutna hydro owners say they won’t extend wildlife restoration process
Stakeholders who have fundamental objections have little time for further negotiation, and little recourse but federal court.
Attorneys argue scope of Metlakatla’s off-reservation fishing rights in federal court
Attorneys presented oral arguments in a long-running dispute over fishing rights on Alaska’s only Native reservation on Thursday.
Avalanche near Cooper Landing kills 28-year-old skier
Recent high winds and rapidly changing weather in Southcentral increase the potential for avalanches in the backcountry.
Anchorage building officials are trying to identify roofs prone to fail under heavy snow
Anchorage roofing companies have been slammed with snow removal jobs amid record snowfall and a series of collapses.
Green energy advocates say Anchorage utility ‘freezing out’ efforts for gas-saving price structure
An Anchorage nonprofit wants state regulators to force Chugach Electric Association to hand over detailed data on customers’ energy consumption.
Scientists investigate paralytic shellfish poisoning as possible factor in large marine die offs
Recent testing data from Knik Tribe scientists show paralytic shellfish toxin throughout the food web
Palmer teen trampled by moose as deep snow puts animals under greater stress
Troopers say the teen escaped with only minor injuries Wednesday. The moose was shot and killed, as heavy snow has forced the ungulates into Anchorage.
Hilcorp fined $260K for missing well integrity test on Alaska’s North Slope
Thursday's penalty came two days after the oil company was fined $452,100 over unauthorized injections into Prudhoe Bay Unit oil pools.
Chugach forecasters warn of dangerous avalanche conditions after 1 death, 2 close calls
A heli-skier died after a slide pushed him into rocks. A snowboarder captured a separate avalanche on video.
Alaska’s recent cold snap tested critical infrastructure, including in Mertarvik
The entire community was without electricity for more than three days, as subzero temperatures sapped the local generator's batteries.
In Bristol Bay, shock and concern follow move to nix council for nation’s largest state park
The Wood-Tikchik State Park's council, formed in 1978, is among boards and commissions targeted in 12 executive orders from Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
Microplastics found in body tissues of walruses harvested by Alaska hunters
“It’s a reflection of the plastic age we live in," said student researcher Tony Blade. "It’s ubiquitous."
BLM considers Castner Glacier recreation management area
Word of the Castner Glacier’s blue-tinted ice cave has spread far and wide, causing concern that its growing popularity is degrading it.
Kodiak bear cubs caught on video after escaping from Florida trainer
Body camera footage shows an unusually playful interaction between the cubs and two people who found them on a Florida road in December.
Alaska’s Arctic and boreal ecosystems see climate change-driven ‘microbial awakening’
Permafrost thaw is creating opportunities for fungi and bacteria to thrive, transforming northern food webs, according to a new study.
Researchers utilize fiber optics to detect Cook Inlet’s seismic activity
A University of Washington team is testing whether fiber optic cable laid across Cook Inlet can help measure the region's earthquakes.
Gas leak triggers chain of power outages spanning from Anchorage to the Mat-Su
Utilities say a 25-minute outage early Thursday at the Eklutna Generation Station triggered outages across the Railbelt to prevent a blackout.
2 Anchorage commercial roof collapses reported in 2 days
No injuries were reported in Tuesday's Raspberry Road collapse or Wednesday's on the Old Seward Highway, firefighters said.
Cruise ships dumped 90% less trash in Juneau last year
About 250,000 pounds of trash made its way from cruise ships to Juneau’s landfill last summer, down from over 3.3 million pounds in 2019.
Gov. Dunleavy’s State of the State addresses resource development, education
Gov. Mike Dunleavy implored Alaskans and lawmakers to capitalize on the state’s natural resources in his annual State of the State address Tuesday.