Low Numbers Prompts Restrictions On Nelchina Caribou Hunts
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has issued an emergency order that will restrict hunters to harvesting Nelchina caribou bulls for most of the upcoming season in Game Management Unit 13. The low number of cows was a factor into the decision.
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Hawaii’s governor orders review as Maui fires become deadliest in modern U.S. history
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green has ordered a comprehensive review to understand the actions taken before, during and after last week's wildfires on Maui.
300 Villages: Wales
This week, we’re on our way to Wales, a Bering Sea community about 100 miles north of Nome. Frank Crisci is the mayor of Wales.
With Millions Pumped into U.S. Senate Race, Voters Near Their Limit
About $46 million has been spent so far to convince Alaskans to either vote for Sen. Mark Begich or challenger Dan Sullivan. One clear effect: Voter annoyance is rampant.
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Oil Tax Reform May Play Big Role In National Debt Discussions
It’s been a slow week on Capitol Hill with lawmakers out for Thanksgiving. But talks are ongoing between Congressional leaders and the White House about working to stave off the fiscal cliff and establishing the frame work for a deficit reduction package. Tax reform could play a significant part of the debt package, and the oil and gas industry is making sure it keeps its tax breaks.
On the session’s first day, Alaska lawmakers talk about working together
Last year’s session was marked by disagreements that nearly led to a partial state government shutdown, as well as differences over COVID-19 safety rules.
Overwhelmed Alaska agency says it can no longer assign public guardians for incapacitated people
The Office of Public Advocacy says it is in “triage mode” because it can't train new workers fast enough to keep up with attrition and high workload.
Can Alaska bring back college graduates with proposed State program?
A southeast Alaska lawmaker is trying to get more college students to come back to the state. He’s filed a bill that would help...
State Considers Closing Kusko Salmon Fishing For Most Of June
Subsistence salmon fishing on the Kuskokwim will likely be very different this coming summer. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is proposing closing subsistence salmon fishing for most of June to protect the King salmon run. State biologists are presenting their plan in a two-day meeting of the Kuskokwim River Salmon Management Working Group in Bethel.
UAS launching Riley/Freer scholarship in honor of friends, public servants
Fundraising is underway for a University of Alaska Southeast scholarship in the memory of two statehood pioneers. Burke Riley and Dick Freer, of Yakima,...
Anchorage Assembly Approves Muldoon Park
The Anchorage Assembly voted Tuesday to designate land at the center of a controversy in East Anchorage for a park.
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Municipal Elections Held Across State
Municipalities across the state held elections Tuesday. Homer’s ban on lightweight plastic shopping bags went into effect January 1st but nine months later, the ban appears to be history. Homer residents voted to repeal the ban in yesterday’s municipal election.
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Saxman rally supports Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
A peaceful gathering took place Monday afternoon in Saxman in support of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline....
Haines School Restricts Yoga Pants And Saggy Pants
Haines School is now one of many around the US that have put restrictions on yoga pants and leggings. These rules have sparked discussions about appropriate school attire and personal choice.
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Details slowly emerge surrounding Kodiak floatplane crash
Details are slowly coming to light surrounding the crash last week of a floatplane flying for Island Air. Listen now
Forest Service Overhauling Recreation Planning
Robert Woolsey, KCAW – Sitka
The Forest Service is overhauling its recreation planning, and trying to involve communities in sustainable tourism.
The pilot program in...
Begich To Introduce Social Security Legislation
Senator Mark Begich plans to introduce two bills related to social security by next Monday. Begich met with leaders of Alaska organizations today (Thursday) in Anchorage to gauge their concerns and to announce his plan.
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Spill and Disaster Veteran Retires
Friday was the last day of state employment for Ed Meggert, a 20 year veteran of spill and disaster response. His career started with...
Planned seismic testing in Arctic waters under new legal challenge
Conservation organizations and Native groups filed a lawsuit today in federal district court in Anchorage against the federal government for issuing permits for seismic...
Sitka park board shelves large ship plan in favor of utility dock sale
The board of Sitka’s industrial park wants to move forward with the sale of the old utility dock, even if it means letting go of plans to develop a moorage facility for large ships.