Retreating Arctic sea ice shifting polar bear denning behaviors
A new study shows polar bears in northern Alaska are denning on land a lot more than they used to. Male polar bears don't...
Fish farming policy for federal waters proposed, debated
Congress held its first hearing today on the latest version of a Bush Administration proposal to allow aquaculture in federal ocean waters. Conrad Lautenbacher,...
Arctic Economic Development Summit wraps up in Kotzebue
The fifth Arctic Economic Development Summit in Kotzebue wrapped up yesterday. Approximately 200 North Slope Borough and Northwest Arctic Borough participants left the three-day...
Preserving Native culture via traditional language a key focus for ICYC
The Inuit Circumpolar Youth Council has made native language revitalization one of its top priorities. A special weekend meeting in Kotzebue focused on instilling...
Bitney moves from Governor's office to House Speaker's office
The Governor's former Legislative Liaison has changed uniforms. John Bitney began work yesterday on the staff of House Speaker John Harris. The move came...
Innovative hazardous waste treatment service proposed for Anchorage
The Pacific Environment Corporation (PENCO) is in the preliminary stages of seeking permits to build the first hazardous waste storage, treatment and disposal facility...
The "finest kind" of seafood leads to marketing success
Direct marketing is nothing new for fishermen Outside who live closer to markets, but in Bristol Bay it poses major challenges. We profile of...
Murkowski and Stevens sign on to global warming bill
For the first time, Alaska senators Lisa Murkowski and Ted Stevens today put their names on a bill that would make mandatory cuts in...
Climate change affecting National Parks in Alaska
Evidence of climate change is not limited to sea ice and coastal zones in Alaska. A report just out examines the effects of warming...
Last month's education ruling may lead to more state control of local schools
The legislative task force charged with developing with an equitable and adequate way to pay for education in Alaska heard a case today for...
BIA may move offices from Juneau to Anchorage
The Alaska regional office for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is considering a move from Juneau to Anchorage, possibly within the next few...
Dillingham's 'Dancing Salmon' stepping out with 20 tons of premium fish
Three generations process fish at Dancing Salmon -- a small boutique processor and smokehouse in Dillingham selling their top-quality fish products to buyers in...
Disappearing polar sea ice leading toward increasing polar traffic
A three-day symposium on the naval and maritime effects of diminishing Arctic sea ice kicked off today in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Navy, the...
Retail eye for the Salmon Guy
Direct marketing fish in some parts of the world consists of a fisherman pulling up to the dock and selling their catch off the...
Alaska wildfire management balancing against Lower 48 fires
Hundreds of firefighters are at work across interior Alaska, but with cooler, wetter weather expected, some response personnel are beginning to be sent south....
Fairbanks hosts public Q&A tonight to explain proposed new taxes
Fairbanks Borough officials are hosting a meeting tonight to talk about proposals for new taxes. Two options to change the Borough's tax structure are...
Troller sinks off Sitka, offering life lessons to crew
The commercial trolling boat "Prospector" sank 75 miles north of Sitka late last week. No injuries were sustained by the two man crew, who...
Jury convicts Tom Anderson for bribery, conspiracy and money laundering
Former Anchorage lawmaker Tom Anderson was convicted of seven felonies today including bribery, conspiracy and money laundering. His sentencing is set for October. This...
Legislators and observers react to Anderson verdict
On hearing the news of Anderson's conviction, Anchorage Representative Bob Roses said he was personally disappointed with the outcome of the trial. Roses was...
John Bitney leaves governor's office on eve of new ethics law
One of the Palin administration's key movers behind the ethics bill -- and other major issues during this year's session -- has left government...