Bering Sea king and snow crab seasons canceled amid population declines
For the first time ever, the Bering Sea snow crab fishery will not open for the upcoming season. The Bristol Bay red king crab fishery will also be closed for a second year in a row.
Gubernatorial candidates spar over gas pipeline, fiscal plans at Anchorage debate
The event, hosted by the RDC, was the first to feature all four candidates in one place — including Gov. Mike Dunleavy and Charlie Pierce, who have appeared less frequently.
Northern Alaska Panhandle under flood watch into weekend
Sitka, Yakutat, Gustavus, Hoonah, Juneau, Haines and Skagway all fall in a flood watch zone starting Wednesday, which may see 5 inches of rain and 50-mph winds.
With mortgage rates near 7%, the housing party is over. Now it’s hangover time.
Higher rates are dashing the dreams of some would-be homebuyers while others stretch to buy but spend close to $1,000 a month more in monthly payments for a typical house.
Dunleavy leads in latest fundraising in Alaska governor race
The largest contributions in Gov. Dunleavy’s latest report were from Robert Penney of Anchorage and Dunleavy’s brother, Francis Dunleavy, from Texas.
Alaska campaign regulators will hear complaint against pro-Dunleavy group before election
The Alaska Public Offices Commission will hear a campaign finance complaint against Gov. Mike Dunleavy and backers of his re-election bid before the election.
Filipino American historian and former Alaskero recalls camaraderie in Alaska canneries
The Mug Up exhibit at the Alaska State Museum in Juneau has highlighted the history of Filipino workers in Alaska canneries, known as Alaskeros.
‘A fat bear year-er’: Juneau writer brings humor and depth to Katmai’s fat bears
Juneau-based writer Christy NaMee Eriksen, a self-described superfan of the fat bears in Katmai National Park, was hired by the Anchorage Daily News to cover Fat Bear Week.
Bethel City Council approves waiving penalties and fees on unpaid sales taxes for some businesses
The new council voted 4-3 to create an amnesty program for certain business owners who owe the city unpaid sales taxes. The program will only apply to penalties and interest.
Coast Guard recovers body of missing hunter near Sitka
A Coast Guard helicopter crew Tuesday found the body of 46-year-old Ryan Ruesch at the foot of a 300-foot cliff Tuesday.
New regional airline opens bookings for flights to Unalaska
Non-stop flights on Aleutian Airways' Saab 2000 aircraft are set to begin Nov. 16, with two flights per day Monday through Friday.
Alaska Supreme Court reconsiders a ban on governors’ lawsuits against legislative branch
The Alaska Constitution has barred executive-branch lawsuits against the Legislature for decades.
After Mat-Su bathroom ban, community fundraises for all-gender high school restroom
To keep trans students from “outing” themselves by asking to use nurses' bathrooms, Morgan Clemmer had an idea: converting a Colony High restroom to be all-gender.
Anchorage Assembly votes to use the Golden Lion as housing for homeless, not emergency shelter
The Anchorage Assembly on Tuesday committed $3.5 million more for ongoing shelter, meal and navigation services through Dec. 31.
Anchorage woman missing after Turnagain walk found safe
Police said Tuesday that 39-year-old Faith Rasmussen was found safe after being reported missing from an Oct. 5 walk in Turnagain.
A brother seeks answers over Alaska deaths in custody
Ever since his brother James Rider became the 12th person to die while in Alaska Department of Corrections custody, Mike Cox has been seeking answers from DOC.
So your Juneau home got wrecked in a disaster. What happens next?
As a community, Juneau hasn’t made a plan for how the local government should be involved after a landslide destroys a home or a neighborhood.
Teen kills brown bear outside Sitka home
Alaska Wildlife Troopers have concluded their investigation into the shooting of a brown bear killed by a 16-year-old in a Sitka neighborhood early Wednesday.
Bycatch task force considers new rules, more research to protect Alaska fish intercepted at sea
As salmon runs falter and western Alaska villagers suffer, some worry that measures will be too incremental and slow to provide meaningful help.
New federal Arctic strategy lacks focus on issues local to Alaska
The federal government rolled out a new Arctic strategy this month, a move welcomed by the Alaska congressional delegation. But it's unclear what it means for residents back in Alaska.