EPA fines Hecla Greens Creek Mine for mishandling hazardous waste on Admiralty Island
The settlement agreement cited five 2019 violations at the Greens Creek silver mine, most related to lead contamination.
New estimate for Cook Inlet belugas shows hope for endangered population
In a NOAA Fisheries statement, one of the biologists who compiled the new estimate expressed tempered optimism.
Little fish, big tradition: Alaskans embrace the culinary and cultural tradition of hooligan
Locals seek out the oily candlefish to preserve cultural heritage and to create new traditions through food.
Tons of fish caught in Russia sold in America, despite import ban
Fish valued at several hundred million dollars are able to evade the ban by diverting to China first.
Former employee charged with bringing addiction treatment drug into Kenai jail
Jessica Schroeder and another former DOC employee, Amanda Caban, are also accused of having sex with someone in state custody.
Is Anchorage buying into the latest push to improve services and shelter for the homeless?
Turnout was thin at a recent series of town halls on shelter concepts, and a goal to open a new shelter with higher standards by Nov. 1 is slipping.
Bethel’s courthouse goes to ‘analog methods’ after internet cable cut
Staff at the Nora Guinn Justice Complex have been trying to find workarounds amid rural Alaska internet service slowed by a damaged subsea cable.
Alaska researcher dives into the mysterious lives of octopuses in new book, ‘Many Things Under A Rock’
Dr. David Scheel's book is the culmination of many hours spent investigating octopuses underwater and in tide pools, with help from coastal Alaska's Indigenous people.
New ballot measure seeks to restrict spending on Alaska elections
Alaskans for Better Elections submitted a proposed ballot measure to the Alaska Division of Elections in early May.
Alaska continues to rank among worst states for child well-being, report finds
In recent years, Alaska has consistently ranked in the bottom third among states of the annual Kids Count report for overall child well-being.
Japanese military training cruise makes Unalaska port call
Last week marks the third time Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships have visited Unalaska since Imperial Japan invaded the Aleutians in World War II.
Petersburg sees wave of COVID cases after large gatherings
Petersburg hosted the Little Norway Festival in May, and two weddings in early June. Tourists are now arriving on cruise ships as well.
Man dead in South Anchorage shooting
Officers responding to a report of shots fired early Thursday found the victim dead in a West Dimond Boulevard parking lot, police said.
The Supreme Court leaves Indian Child Welfare Act intact
By a 7-to-2 vote, the court upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act's preferences for Native tribes when Indian children are adopted.
Line One: Allergies and immunotherapy
Summer has arrived in Alaska, at least as far as the trees are concerned. Pollen counts are high and it seems everyone is sneezing, coughing, and wheezing. Do you have questions about seasonal allergies? What about pet allergies or food allergies? Do you suffer from allergic rhinitis or asthma? Join host Dr Justin Clark as he explores these topics and more on this episode of Line One.
Former legislator Chris Tuck files to run for Anchorage mayor
Tuck joins incumbent Dave Bronson and former Anchorage Assembly chair Suzanne LaFrance in their bids for mayor.
Internet outage closes government offices, businesses and university campus in Kotzebue
The City of Kotzebue saw a “complete outage” to all departments, with Northwest Arctic Borough officials' telephone and internet down.
Invasive pike can use Cook Inlet to travel between freshwater systems, research finds
Now, for the first time, researchers have concrete evidence that northern pike could use the ocean to move between freshwater habitats.
EPA has new rules for oil spill dispersants
The EPA has updated its rules on the use of chemicals to disperse oil spills.
Why did Alaskans statewide get an Amber Alert on Tuesday?
On Tuesday cellphones across the state beeped as troopers attempted to find 2-year-old Karma Brown, who briefly went missing in Fairbanks.