Management impact on fishing families studied
In a series of workshops in five Alaska communities, National Marine Fisheries Service hopes to learn more about the impact of fisheries management on...
HB 287 halts uncertainty for school districts
A bill to stabilize education funding, eliminating uncertainty for school districts and unnecessary teacher layoffs, was signed into law May 3 by Gov. Bill...
New leadership for Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers
Seafood industry veteran Jamie Goen joined Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers on May 7 as their new executive director. Goen’s last post was as a...
May is aviation appreciation month
In a salute to aviation providing a vital ink for 82 percent of Alaska’s communities, and contributing $3.5 billion to the state’s economy, Gov....
Elected officials may now perform marriages
An amendment to the Alaska Marriage Code approved by the Legislature adds elected officials to the group of individuals who may formalize a marriage.House...
Aleutian businesses awarded funding
Three Aleutian businesses have won a total of $20,000 in funding from the Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association and the Aleut Corp.The Aleutian...
Beaufort Sea lease sale comment deadline is May 30
Federal officials have extended until May 30 the deadline for comments on the proposed 2019 Beaufort Sea lease sale.The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s...
Growing number of Alaska workers are older
Seniors may make up a smaller share of Alaska’s population than most states, but they comprise the fastest growing senior population in the nation...
Young Alaskans lawsuit on climate heard in court
Alaska Superior Court Judge Gregory Miller heard oral arguments on April 30 on the state’s motion to dismiss a climate lawsuit brought by 16...
Bill to aid sexual assault victims approved
Legislators have approved a bill ensure a victim-centered approach to reporting sexual assaults, improve law enforcement handling of these crimes, and help legislators address...
