Anchorage officer shoots colleague in struggle to arrest man
"We are dealing with a very serious situation where one of our officers has been shot. His prognosis is very good," said Anchorage Police Chief Kenneth McCoy. "I’m incredibly thankful we didn’t lose an officer tonight. Please keep him and his family in your prayers."
COVID-19 hospitalizations rise in Alaska as virus spreads
The number of Alaskans hospitalized with COVID-19 has risen, worrying health care providers who are facing staffing issues and fatigue and wondering when the latest wave of cases might peak.
NOAA names Damon-Randall to head Protected Resources
Kim Damon-Randall has been appointed by NOAA Fisheries as the organization’s new director of the Office of Protected Resources.
BLM sets meetings on Coastal Plain environmental impact
Registration is open to participate in three virtual public meetings with the Bureau of Land Management.
Bill would offer tribes more time to use CARES Act funds
Legislation to extend coverage of payments from the 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security to tribal governments for a year, ending on Dec. 30, 2022, has been introduced in the U.S. House.
Alaska Airlines resumes ‘freight for less’ perk
Alaska Airlines has re-launched its Club 49 Freight for Less program, allowing Alaska residents who are Club 49 members to ship up to 100 pounds of freight through Alaska Air Cargo to communities statewide.
AMHS accepting winter travel reservations
The Alaska Marine Highway System has released its 2021-2022 winter schedule and is now accepting reservation online.
Alaska Symphony of Seafood is back for 2021-22
Alaska Symphony of Seafood is back, after a one-year hiatus necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, with expanded competition featuring salmon and whitefish, and a new special award for Bristol Bay products.
Denali campground shuts down due to grizzlies
Frequent visits by grizzly bears prompted managers of Denali National Park to temporarily close the popular Teklanika campground on the park road from Monday, Aug. 30.
EVOSTC meeting set for Oct. 13
Proposals for fiscal year 2022 will be up for review when the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council meets on Oct. 13.
