Trident’s new processing plant in Unalaska will be the largest in North America
The plant will focus on automation, renewable energy and on 100% protein capture — being so efficient that not a scrap of fish is wasted.
Why sockeye flourish and chinook fail in Alaska’s changing climate
Scientists say they have clues to help explain this tale of two salmon.
A large gold mine you’ve probably never heard of is quietly preparing to start production in Interior Alaska, despite critics’ objections
Manh Choh is just the beginning of a surge in mining projects in the state.
As frustration grows, Quintillion extends timeline for restoring Western Alaska internet service
Repairs to the broken fiberoptic cable can’t happen until sea ice opens up enough for a repair vessel to get through.
Alaska’s food stamps backlog continues, with delayed appeals and Medicaid issues on the horizon
The Alaska Legal Services Corp. says the state is still taking an unlawfully long time to approve applications.
No new nuclear facilities along vulnerable coasts, Alaska regulators say
Last year, Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed into law a bill that makes it easier for companies to place small, modular nuclear reactors in the state.
Alaska accuses souvenir store of selling fake Native art and products from ‘Yakutat alpacas’
As the state’s tourism industry rebounds after the COVID-19 pandemic emergency, state and federal officials have been cracking down on fake Alaska Native art.
Anchorage Mayor Bronson floats plan to buy one-way plane tickets for homeless residents
Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson says he doesn’t foresee the Sullivan Arena becoming a mass homeless shelter this winter.
Haze from Canada wildfires coming to Southcentral Alaska this week
The smoke is from numerous wildfires burning in Canada’s Yukon Territory.
Permafrost expert, military pilot among 4 dead in North Slope helicopter crash
Ronald Daanen, 51; Justin Germann, 27; Tori Moore, 26; and pilot Bernard “Tony” Higdon, 48, all died in last week's crash during a scientific mission.
Lightning strikes spark new wave of Interior Alaska wildfires
Alaska Fire Service spokeswoman Beth Ipsen says the agency recorded 7,000 lightning strikes around the Interior overnight Monday.
Anchorage Thai restaurant becomes haven for gamers
Thai Kitchen is one of the few remaining spaces in the city where people can play video games face-to-face.
$100K of specialty cycling equipment stolen from Challenge Alaska in Anchorage
The stolen equipment was a mix of standard bicycles and specially-made cycles for people with disabilities.
Alaska salmon fishers fume over low prices, but processors say they’re hurting too
Bristol Bay fishers are calling for strikes, lawsuits and “picket signs and pitchforks” in response to low salmon prices. But an industry expert says processors have been hurt too.
Brown bear and dogs tangle in Cooper Landing video
An Instagram video of four dogs sparring with a brown bear on a Cooper Landing property has more than 30,000 likes.
Bodies of 4 killed in Alaska helicopter crash are recovered from lake
Volunteers from the Alaska Dive Search, Rescue, and Recovery team recovered the bodies from the crashed Bell 206 at about 6 a.m. Sunday.
Humpback whale nearly knocks paddler off board near Whittier
“I dream about seeing whales up close. But not this close,” said Kevin Williams of Anchorage.
Murkowski says she’d choose Manchin over Biden, and says Trump ‘should be done’
Sens. Joe Manchin and Lisa Murkowski are centrists and allies, particularly on energy issues.
Don’t look down: Alyeska Resort opens new dizzying attraction
People can pay to walk 600 feet across two narrow bridges suspended 2,500 feet above the valley floor.
Roadside assistance? This sheep got stuck along the Seward Highway. Alaska DOT helped her out.
“This is a new one on me,” said an area biologist who helped with the rescue.