Alaska Airlines’ flying salmon travels the Inside Passage a final time
The "Salmon-Thirty-Salmon II" made its ceremonial final flight north through Southeast Alaska on Tuesday, before the iconic jet's repainting.
With Budget Negotiations Stalled, Republicans Consider Partially Funding Government
A three-quarter vote is needed to access the state's rainy day fund, and the House’s Democratic minority has made their support conditional on a few priorities, like increased education funding and Medicaid expansion. The Republican majorities in the House and Senate are now considering ways to avoid that vote.
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Tyonek Corporation expands aircraft maintenance, cyber warfare wing
Tyonek Native Corporation's aviation services wing is expanding its aircraft maintenance and cyberwarfare business with the acquisition of a new facility in Mississippi. Download Audio
Winter roars in early in Bethel
October was a record breaking month for cold temperatures in Bethel. With average daily temperatures at just over 21 degrees, the National Weather Service...
Illegal King Crab Auction Raises Eyebrows
A big auction for blue king crab is underway in Seattle, and it’s got some members of the seafood industry talking.
Tuluksak teachers trying to manage after 2 weeks without running water
The nearly 300 people residing in Tuluksak are still waiting for help for the school, which hasn’t had access to running water since Feb. 9.
Cruise Industry Drops Lawsuit Against Alaskan Tax
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska - Juneau
The cruise industry has ended its lawsuit against Alaska's passenger head tax. Lines promised to drop the suit if the...
For Kachemak City residents, DIY roadwork beats higher taxes
Kachemak City in the southern Kenai Peninsula offers grants to residents to fix roads themselves. Some residents say DIY roadwork beats higher taxes.
GCI customers lose service statewide
A power source failure in Anchorage this morning caused service issues for GCI customers across the state. Listen now
Group Starts New Community-Supported Fishery
Steve Heimel, APRN-Anchorage
A small-boat advocacy group is starting a new community-supported fishery. The idea is that consumers order the seafood ahead of time, at...
After failed override vote, what’s next in the fight over Alaska education funding?
The Republican-led House majority says they’re working on another deal, but is there room to compromise with the bipartisan-majority Senate?
Troopers identify Yukon River body as missing Marshall woman
Kimberly Fitka O’Domin’s body was found about 30 miles upriver from Emmonak on June 27, but she wasn’t publicly identified until Thursday.
Western Alaska Prepares for Potentially Massive Storm
The storm heading toward the west coast of Alaska is starting to move in. Officials with the national weather service say the forecasts call...
State unemployment rose 1% in January
Across the state, Alaska's unemployment rate reached 7.9% in January, slightly higher than the national rate for the same month. The Alaska rate is...
There are thousands of jobs open in Anchorage but not enough workers to fill them, says economic report
It’s not because people don’t want to work, said Anchorage Economic Development Corp. CEO Bill Popp.
Copper River sockeye run up, and so are the catch limits
A continued strong sockeye run on the Copper River is providing dip netters another shot at taking 10 extra salmon over the normal seasonal...
New documentary highlights mismanagement of Native trust money by feds
100 Years: One Woman's Fight for Justice is the story of Blackfeet tribal member, the late Eloise Cobell. Cobell took on the Interior department over missing funds in trust accounts that were supposed to be paid to Native landowners. Listen now
Vote Delayed on Bycatch Reduction Alternatives
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council voted Saturday to delay the initial review of chum salmon bycatch reduction alternatives in the Bering Sea Pollock Fishery.
Flight cancellations lead to hectic holiday travel for Alaskans
“We can safely say this was one of, if not the single worst, airline meltdown that we’ve seen," said Thrifty Traveler's Kyle Potter.
Klukwan Native Corporation Closes Haines Office
The office of the local native corporation in the Haines area has shut its doors and all the shareholder records have been moved to Anchorage with the new President and CEO. Klukwan, Inc. filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in August to settle a $7 million debt with an insurance company. A recent lawsuit settlement also changed the leadership in the corporation.