Walker, Gara vie for governor
Four candidates, including an incumbent and a former governor, are now vying to be Alaska’s next governor in an election in which the winner will be chosen by ranked choice voting.
BLM sets meetings on Coastal Plain environmental impact
Registration is open to participate in three virtual public meetings with the Bureau of Land Management. These meetings will be used to gather public comment for a supplemental environmental impact statement on the Coastal Plain oil and gas leasing program.
11 new virus cases in Copper River Census Area
Rapid spread of the novel coronavirus continues in Alaska, with 2,323 new cases from Aug. 20-25 confirmed by state health officials.
Dunleavy recall effort dropped after 2-year push
The campaign aimed at recalling Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said it is ceasing that effort, with a gubernatorial election looming next year and the group short of the signatures needed to force a recall vote.
Coast Guard airlifts mariner from bulk carrier to Dutch Harbor
A crewman with stroke symptoms was airlifted by the Coast Guard from near Cold Bay to Dutch Harbor.
Insurance opposition to ANWR exploration grows
"We have a duty to our grandchildren and indigenous people around the world to stand up for our sacred sites," said Bernadette Demientieff. "Our lives and our sovereignty are not negotiable."
Comment by Aug. 31 on summer ferry schedule
State transportation officials are seeking public comment on the proposed Alaska Marine Highway System ferry schedule for May-September 2022.
Dillingham schools gifted with 10K lbs of salmon
Peter Pan Seafoods has donated 10,000 pounds of sockeye salmon to several Dillingham entities, including Dillingham regional schools.
Sablefish, halibut fisheries recertified by MSC
A collaborative effort by the Pacific Northwest fisheries industry landed the North Pacific fixed gear sablefish fishery recertification by the Marine Stewardship Council and also extended that certification to the Northern Southeast Inside’s sablefish fishery.
Formal acknowledgement sought for 229 Alaska tribes
A nonpartisan group of Alaska Natives has submitted a ballot measure application to Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer aimed at strengthening government-to-government relationships between the state and 229 federally recognized tribes in Alaska.
