Legislators are focused on education, state employee concerns, budget
By Alaska Senate President Gary Steven, R-KodiakHello from Juneau.The legislative session is now at the halfway mark and the work in the Capitol continues...
Legislators urged immediate federal action on transboundary mining
Six legislators in the Alaska House Coalition who represent residents of Southeast and coastal communities are calling for immediate federal action regarding existing and...
Alaska Railroad celebrates 100th anniversary – Part 2
Throughout its 100 year history, the Alaska Railroad has endured and recovered, transformed, expanded and thrived.“Like Alaska itself, the Alaska Railroad story is full...
Dozens descend upon Alaska to measure snow
CREAMER’S FIELD STATE MIGRATORY WATERFOWL REFUGE — Five scientists have padded their way on snowshoes into the middle of this frozen swamp in Fairbanks....
Wild sockeye prices stay steady
Given the overall robust harvest of wild sockeye salmon in Alaska in the summer of 2022, prices for refreshed fillets of the popular fish...
An accurate portrayal of parental rights isn’t controversial
By Gov. Mike DunleavyWhen presented accurately, the rights of parents to be involved and informed about what their children are being taught in school...
AMHS Ride-Along program offers added safety for ferry travelers
Renewal of the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) Ride-Along program will provide increased law enforcement presence on state ferries this summer, state officials say.The...
Study: High levels of toxic lead harms Admiralty Island National Monument
A study commissioned by the Friends of Admiralty Island (FOA) contends that tailings from the Hecla Greens Creek silver mine are likely the primary...
EPA: Alaska leads nation in watersheds with most toxic releases
A latest Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis from the Environmental Protection Agency shows a continued decrease in releases from facilities in EPA’ Region...
Ryan Redington sweeps top honors for Iditarod 2023
Ryan Redington, with his lead dogs Ghost and Sven, was honored on Sunday as the winner of the 2023 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race,...
