Lawmakers approve state audit of the Alaska Board of Fisheries
Kodiak Republican Rep. Louise Stutes requested the special state audit due to public complaints, but said it would investigate only the board’s process and procedures, not actions taken.
Wrangell’s proposed repair shipyard could cost up to $726M
Wrangell already has a busy marine service center that hauls out large commercial vessels locally and from nearby communities. The proposed shipyard would service much larger ships, up to 500…
Teenage motorcyclist dies after collision with man who crossed Fairbanks road illegally, police say
As of Monday evening, investigators were still trying to identify and locate the bicyclist.
Hiker injured in south Anchorage bear attack
The woman was hiking with another person and three dogs, and wildlife officials say the group likely caught the bear by surprise.
Anchorage Assembly to take up censure, or even removal, of fellow member Martinez over alleged misuse of travel funds
In June, East Anchorage Assembly member George Martinez was fined more than $5,000 for the improper use of campaign funding for travel. Some Assembly members claim he’s misused city money…
Anchorage’s citified fishing spot, Ship Creek, reopens for silver salmon after king closure
It was the third time in the last decade that the Alaska Department of Fish and Game closed king salmon fishing early at the creek.
State begins early work on Susitna River bridge as West Su road project moves forward
The project is the first phase in a proposed road that would stretch more than 100 miles from near Big Lake to a mining area near Rainy Pass.
Hilcorp killed Alaska LNG bill, some legislators say, but governor calls the claim ‘bulls**t’
Behind the scenes of a climactic day in the Alaska Legislature for the proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline.
Alaska state legislator chases bear away from fellow lawmaker outside state Capitol
“It was a real safari night,” Rep. Garret Nelson, R-Sutton, said on social media.
Proposed gold exploration near the Delta River draws environmental questions
The drilling project would take place near Delta Junction and the Delta River.