U.S. Coast Guard monitors Chinese research vessels traveling north through the Bering Sea
For the first time this year, the U.S. Coast Guard tracked Chinese vessels traveling through a section of international waters in the Bering Sea.
Unions sue Alaska Gov. Dunleavy over vacant seats on state’s pension-management board
The Alaska AFL-CIO, National Education Association-Alaska and five individuals filed suit seeking a court order that would require the governor to fill seats on the Alaska Retirement Management Board that…
Bycatch: What to know about the fish issue taking the spotlight in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race
The pollock industry’s accidental catch of salmon isn’t new but it’s landing with new political salience. Here’s a primer, and a tally of the special interest money.
Alaska bush pilot’s bootlegging case heads to the US Supreme Court later this year
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to take up an appeal brought by the libertarian-leaning nonprofit public interest law firm Institute for Justice on behalf of the pilot.
New Skipper Science App program to fill data gaps in Bristol Bay sport fishery
In all Alaskan fisheries, good data is a critical part of management. But the collection of that data doesn't have to be left to just scientists. Within Bristol Bay's sport…
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…