U.S. investigates ‘unprofessional interactions’ after Russian military confronts Bering Sea fishermen
Vessels reported being buzzed by Russian aircraft and ordered out of the area on a specific heading. The incident has now drawn the attention of both of Alaska’s U.S. senators and an investigation by three federal agencies into what they’re calling “unprofessional behavior” by the Russian military.
Anchorage embarks on widespread testing effort as COVID-19 outbreak at shelter grows
The number of infections linked to the Brother Francis Shelter grew to 68 by Friday afternoon.
The runway lights broke, but Igiugig guided in a child’s medevac plane with headlights
The village’s state-owned airport has had some problems with the runway lights. And when residents went to turn them on to guide the flight in — nothing happened. Usually, this would stop a plane from being able to land. But not this time.
Over 50 warships were involved in Russian Navy exercises that surprised Alaska trawlers
The exercise included multiple practice missile launches.
Alaska university athletes quarantined for virus after party
The University of Alaska Fairbanks hockey team and other student athletes are in quarantine or isolation after athletes tested positive for COVID-19 following an off-campus party, administrators said.
Trailing in Republican primary, Coghill asks for recount
Under state law, if the difference between the top candidates is within 20 votes, the state will pay for a recount.
As Arctic warming accelerates, permafrost thaw hits Red Dog mine with $20 million bill
The problems at Red Dog, one of the world’s largest zinc mines, show how climate change poses a challenge not just to residents of Arctic Alaska, but also to the economy of the region, which is warming at triple the rate of the global average.
City is ‘cautiously optimistic’ it has a handle on COVID-19 outbreak at Anchorage shelter
Municipal Manager Bill Falsey says that, so far, test results don't indicate widespread COVID-19 infection at Anchorage shelters outside of Brother Francis.
Funerals in Anchorage are being delayed more than a year during COVID
Funerals are just another aspect of life that has been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In Anchorage, some families are postponing burial services, and others are forgoing them altogether.
Unalaska records 120 mph winds during record-breaking August storm
The winds came during a storm from the remnants of Typhoon Bavi.
Cluster of COVID-19 cases closes three schools in Mat-Su School District
Students at those schools will be learning online while the schools are sanitized and a contact tracing investigation begins.
After troubled rollout, state extends deadline for new food aid program for Alaska children
Under the pandemic-EBT program, tens of thousands of Alaska school-aged children are eligible for hundreds of dollars to help pay for groceries.
Civil rights groups have a request: drop the witness signature on ballots
Even before the pandemic, the No. 1 cause of ballot rejection is the lack of a witness signature.
Fish runs and berries are down, bear break-ins in Southeast Alaska are way up
Some biologists think the trend is related to the reduced hunting pressure from Outside hunters this year.
At closed campus seafood processors, workers swap freedom for paychecks
Workers, many of whom come from out of the country, say they weren't informed of the extreme restrictions before they arrived.
‘Black Lives Matter’ dumpster next to Bethel City Hall is causing a stir
Last week, someone crossed out the words 'Black Lives Matter' with spray paint.
University of Alaska student regent’s email draws criticism
Some University of Alaska students called for the resignation of the student regent following a lengthy email with content some considered inappropriate.
Owner of historic Wolf Creek Boatworks digs in as Forest Service sets deadline
The U.S. Forest Service has given the owner of a boat shop on Prince of Wales Island until mid-December to tear down the historic complex and leave.
As the school year begins, Alaska school administrators worry low enrollment could impact state funding
Financially, there is a lot at stake. State funding of public schools is tied directly to enrollment.
UAA coaches, athletes fight to save skiing, hockey and gymnastics
Student athletes, coaches and other community members are pleading with university leaders for more time. They say they can find a way to cut costs, raise revenue and save the sports.