Sealaska Corporation Launches New Division
Sealaska Native Corporation has started a new division to focus on economic initiatives in Southeast Alaska.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska – Juneau
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Galena Residents Prepare for Possible Yukon Flooding
A 25-mile Yukon river ice jam threatening to flood the village of Ruby has broken and is now flowing.
Associated Press
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Sitka Brown Bear Cubs Killed
In Sitka, Two brown bear cubs were shot and killed by authorities yesterday (Thursday) after they were discovered near their dead mother.
Ed Ronco, KCAW...
Frontier Airlines Begins Denver Flights from Fairbanks
Frontier Airlines begins 4 day a week summer flights between Fairbanks and it’s Denver hub today.
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
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Anchorage ‘Bike To Work Week’ Starts Monday
Monday kicks off Bike to Work week in Anchorage.
Steve Heimel, APRN-Anchorage
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Federal Aid on the way for Yukon Fishermen
Fishermen on the Lower Yukon have had two devastating king salmon seasons. But things are looking up.
Angela Denning-Barnes, KYUK – Bethel
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9th Circuit Rejects Challenge to Shell’s Drill Plan
The 9th circuit court of appeals today rejected a challenge to Shell Oil’s exploratory drilling plan in the Chukchi and Beaufort seas off Alaska’s...
Elders Targeted By Scammers
May is “Older Americans Month,” a time to acknowledge the contributions and importance of senior citizens in our communities. Unfortunately it turns out that...
Veteran Affairs Begin Statewide Hearings
Bethel veterans will get a chance to speak with some of the top administrators from The Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs tomorrow
Shane...
Port Cities Prepare for fewer Cruise Ships
Cruise ships started pulling into Alaska port cities last week (earlier this month). And their numbers will increase as the month progresses. But overall,...
Firefighters Stop A Blaze Near Healy
Firefighters are securing the perimeter of a wildfire that raced through dry tundra, grass and black spruce north of Healy last night.
Dan Bross, KUAC...
Sitka Boatbuilder Launches New Exploration Vessel
Sitka boatbuilder Allen Marine on Wednesday (5-12-10) launched three new vessels constructed for seismic exploration of the ocean floor.
Robert Woolsey, KCAW – Sitka
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Petersburg works to Save Recycling Program
Petersburg’s curbside recycling program may be able to continue with some city funding and oversight.
Matt Lichtenstein, KFSK – Petersburg
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Federal Review Opens ANWR Debate
A large crowd turned out yesterday to give the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service their thoughts about how to manage the Arctic National Wildife...
Anchorage Lawyer Has Advice for Gulf Fishermen
BP is accepting damages claims as a result of the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Attorneys are weighing options on litigation strategies for...
Governor Signs Cook Inlet Gas Bill
Governor Parnell today signed a bill designed to encourage Cook Inlet producers to pump gas year-round into underground storage facilities.
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
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TransCanada CEO Outlines Financial Hurdles for Gas Line
A Trans Canada official says its North Slope natural gas pipeline project faces major financial hurdles. In a presentation to the Fairbanks Chamber of...
Police Officers Hold Memorial Observance
Governor Sean Parnell was keynote speaker at JPD’s annual Peace Officers Memorial observance yesterday (Tuesday) on the lawn of the Alaska State Museum.
Casey Kelly,...
UAF Researcher Studying Potent Greenhouse Gas
Thawing permafrost is increasing methane emissions across the north, but the potent greenhouse gas may be a viable energy source. That was the message...
Wildlife Managers Collar Problem Bear in Sitka
The Alaska Department of Fish & Game captured and collared a problem brown bear in Sitka over the weekend. Biologists can now use radio...