Kodiak’s tanner crab fishery is set to open Sunday. But the fishermen aren’t going out.
Fishermen say they won’t go fishing for the prices offered by local canneries, amid a winter fishing season already hit by closures and strikes.
New bill from Dunleavy aims to help Alaska break into growing carbon markets
Gov. Mike Dunleavy believes his bill, outlining the state's potential entry into emerging carbon markets, could bring Alaska billions in new revenue.
Alaska’s former House speaker Rep. Bryce Edgmon on current disorganization: ‘We just don’t know’
Former state House speaker Rep. Bryce Edgmon said this will be the third legislative cycle the House begins without an organized majority.
Company to refund FEMA for botched Yup’ik and Iñupiaq translations
A contractor that provided translations of disaster aid documents into Alaska Native languages deemed indecipherable will reimburse FEMA.
Anchorage driver killed in Palmer car-semi crash
An Anchorage man died on the Glenn Highway Thursday night after Alaska State Troopers say his car struck a semi truck in Palmer.
Construction to start on bridge over landslide site in Denali National Park
A contractor has been chosen to address problems at perilous Pretty Rocks, but full access to the park road is not expected until 2025.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, January 12, 2023
Months after an Eagle River teen was killed during an ROTC event, her mom has unanswered questions. Also, the Anchorage assembly demands a response from Mayor Dave Bronson over recent allegations. And the Legislature approves new housing in Juneau to help alleviate an acute shortage when lawmakers come to town.
Anchorage Assembly leaders demand response from mayor following scathing allegations
Anchorage Assembly leaders say they want Mayor Dave Bronson to publicly respond to scathing allegations made against him by recently-fired Municipal Manager Amy Demboski.
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Petersburg schools scramble to pay for new Alaska READS Act requirements
Alaska schools are preparing to meet requirements of the READS Act this fall — a costly mandate amid flat state education funding.
From abortion to zoning: Short summaries of every bill in the 33rd Alaska State Legislature
The 33rd Legislature convenes Jan. 17, and lawmakers have already begun prefiling items for public consideration.
JBER jets get warm welcome on Whitehorse repair stop
Aviation enthusiasts were excited to see two Alaska-based F-22 Raptors land in Yukon's capital after one had an engine problem returning from Europe.
Alaska’s Marine Highway System sees leadership changes
Capt. John Falvey, the state ferry system's manager since 2004, is retiring later this month.
Trappers take 62 wolves during month-long Prince of Wales Island season
State biologists say they are comfortable with that number, based on estimates that 60 to 100 wolves would be taken.
Kenai celebrates Russian Orthodox Christmas with singing and stars
A Russian Orthodox priest says the tradition is Ukrainian in origin, possibly beginning with a homesick priest who brought it to Alaska villages.
Flagship ferry Columbia will serve Southeast for the first time since 2019
The Columbia will take over for the state ferry Matanuska, which will undergo repairs for damage found during maintenance.
Alaskans remember Oliver Leavitt as an influential leader and whaling captain
Oliver Aveogan Leavitt, who helped turn the Arctic Slope Regional Corp. into Alaska’s largest private company, died Sunday at age 79.
Exxon climate predictions were accurate decades ago. Still it sowed doubt.
Exxon's climate research decades back painted an accurate picture of global warming, according to a new scientific paper. Still, the oil company continued climate-denying policy efforts.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, January 11, 2023
In the discussion about increasing education funding, some lawmakers say they want it tied to improved outcomes. The EPA says a plan to improve air quality in Fairbanks falls short of requirements. Plus remembering the legacy of North Slope legend Oliver Leavitt.
Ousted Anchorage city manager accuses Mayor Bronson of breaking law, creating hostile work environment
The scathing 11-page letter to city leaders says Amy Demboski's firing was retaliatory and unlawful.
Alaska lawmakers look to increase school funding in upcoming legislative session
State funding to school districts has, essentially, not changed since 2017. At the same time, the cost of pretty much everything has gone up.