Rescued sea otter pup swimming on his own
A male northern sea otter pup found unresponsive at Bishop’s Beach in Homer on New Year’s Day is now swimming and grooming on his...
Surprise move by EPA puts Pebble issue back on the table
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt has reversed a decision that suspended Clean Water Act protections, to allow for permitting for a massive copper,...
House leadership calls for Fansler’s resignation
State House leadership is calling for the resignation of Rep. Zach Fansler, for alleged conduct unbecoming of a legislator, says House Speaker Bryce Edgmon.The...
Anchorage bookkeeper sentenced for $750,000 embezzlement
ANCHORAGE — A 42-year-old Anchorage bookkeeper will spend three years in federal prison for embezzling more than $750,000 from the construction company where she...
Crewman medevaced 70 miles west of Cold Bay
A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak crew on Jan. 28 transported a man suffering from abdominal pain from the 210-foot fishing vessel Ocean Rover...
Statewide Homeless Housing Office opens
Alaska Housing Finance Corp. is moving forward in its effort to help provide housing for homeless residents.The statewide homeless housing office within AHFC’s facilities...
Gathering will focus on Copper River Delta wetlands
An interdisciplinary examination of the region and identifying future research needs are on the agenda for the 14th Copper River Delta Science Symposium, at...
Capitol Report: Proposed $4.7 B budget would eliminate 200 state jobs
Greetings from the Alaska State Capitol. The second session of the 30th Alaska State Legislature got underway on Jan. 16, and though a great...
Legislative Update: Fisheries, transportation issues are under consideration
Happy New Year and greetings from Juneau!The second regular session convened on Jan. 16 and I am excited to be back in Juneau working...
Kodiak City Council bans disposable plastic shopping bags
KODIAK — The Kodiak City Council approved a ban on some plastic bags.The new law goes into effect on April 22, the Kodiak Daily...
