Crews finish GCI fiber repair, restoring full service in the Aleutians
GCI had expected repairs to be finished on June 12, but weather conditions pushed back the work.
Lawmakers fight to stop Trump administration’s dismantling of $386M ocean observatory project
Monday’s pushback against the Republican administration’s actions comes as scientists are set to remove instruments from the Pacific and as an El Niño event is predicted to arrive this summer.
Anaktuvuk Pass hunters get long-sought permission to use ATVs in Gates of the Arctic
The U.S. Department of the Interior announced in May that it was restoring off-road vehicle access to the park for subsistence. Residents have been advocating for that change for decades.
Brown bear attacks biker on Dome Trail in Anchorage
This is the second aggressive bear encounter on the Dome Trail in less than a year.
Oregon man dies in apparent fall after getting lost on hike near Ketchikan
Searchers found the man, believed to be 49-year-old Portland resident Heath Didier, near Silvis Lake early Monday after he had reportedly gotten lost near the Deer Mountain trail.
The war with Iran is making oil changes pricier. And a deal won’t solve it
The U.S. may be the world's biggest producer of crude oil, but that's not the case for motor oil. The cost of lubricants is soaring, and even a tentative deal…
Alaska Elections Division makes it official, says Dan J. Sullivan can’t run against Sen. Dan S. Sullivan
The challenger says he’s considering his options but time is short. Ballots are printed June 28.
Planned Parenthood of Alaska sues state for requiring in-person visits for medication abortion
Planned Parenthood claims the law violates the state constitution and fundamental right to abortion in Alaska.
‘We don’t think that’s good public policy’: Goldbelt criticizes five-ship limit, shares details on proposed cruise port
The port project will need approval from the city’s planning commission to move forward, which requires public comment before a vote. Juneau’s city manager said it’s hard to say how…
How a change to mail-in voting could impact Alaska’s most rural voters
Alaska is one of 29 states that allow at least some late-arriving ballots to be counted, as long as they are postmarked on or before election day. But a U.S.…