University of Alaska Fairbanks to eliminate economics degree
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — The University of Alaska Fairbanks is discontinuing its economics degree program.The Board of Regents made the decision to cut the...
Alaska lawmakers pass state capital budget
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Legislature has passed a state capital budget during a one-day special session.Lawmakers announced a compromise had been reached...
Alaska Fish and Game euthanizes massive black bear
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Fish and Game officials euthanized a massive black bear that had been causing problems in an Alaska mobile home...
US rig count increases by 8 this week to 958
HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by eight this week to 958.A year...
Grizzly killed after breaking into kitchens in Alaska town
DEADHORSE, Alaska (AP) — State game officials have killed a 10-year-old female grizzly bear after it began breaking into kitchens and food-storages areas in...
Alaska governor plans to propose tax bill to ease money woes
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Gov. Bill Walker said Friday that he will probably run for re-election. But he currently has more pressing issues on...
Many Alaska fishermen failed to reach salmon harvest goals
BETHEL, Alaska (AP) — Alaska fish surveys show many fishermen did not catch the amount of salmon they were hoping for this season.KYUK.org (http://bit.ly/2w9g1rL)...
National Geographic launches cruise ship in Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A new cruise ship is set for an eight-day expedition exploring Alaska.On Saturday, Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic launched the Quest —...
NSEDC fined $51,050 for wastewater discharges
An agreement regarding alleged wastewater discharge violations has been reached between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Norton Sound Economic Development Corp., owners of...
Alaska unemployment rate edges up for June
Alaska’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose one-tenth of a percentage point in June to 6.8 percent, compared to the national rate of 4.4 percent. The...
