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Farmers use hydroponics to feed rural arctic villages
KOTZEBUE — Though farming outside in the tundra of the arctic isn’t an option, an Alaska Native company…
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Whittier feels effects of Great Pacific Seafoods closure
WHITTIER — The Prince William Sound community of Whittier would normally be bustling with seasonal workers, but with…
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US rig count rises 6 this week to 414, 2nd week of gains
HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. rose by six…
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Attorney General Lynch meets with Native leaders
ANCHORAGE — U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch said Friday she is directing her office to develop a series…
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State calls for inspection of cracks on ferry Tustumena
KODIAK — State officials are seeking an inspection of structural issues that have plagued the ferry Tustumena for…
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Overdue Legislature trying to reach resolution
JUNEAU — When the Legislature convened nearly five months ago, there was broad acknowledgement that something needed to…
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Historic moment: State awards first commercial marijuana licenses
There were cheers, hoots and completely sober discussion Thursday as the state of Alaska approved the first licenses…
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Body believed to be missing airman found in Alaska lake
ANCHORAGE — Authorities say a body believed to be that of a missing Air Force airman from Texas…
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Walrus hunters in boats trapped by ice rescued
ANCHORAGE — Six walrus hunters whose boats were trapped by Chukchi Sea ice were lifted to safety Wednesday…
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Bear fatally shot near possible mauling area
ANCHORAGE — Responders in Alaska’s largest city shot and killed a bear Thursday that was wandering in the…
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Groups sue over inaction on Fairbanks air pollution
ANCHORAGE — Three Alaska groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday to force a decision on cleaning…
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Farmer using sewage as fertilizer loses permit
FAIRBANKS — A Moose Creek farmer has lost a permit to fertilize his land with human waste after…
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After Alaska successes, FAA weather cam program expands
What started as a small program to help Alaska pilots who fly some of the most dangerous routes…
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Sweetheart dam nears federal permit
The Sweetheart Lake Hydroelectric Project is nearing the end of its long federal permitting process. On the last…
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Muñoz challenger reaches out online
Justin Parish faces a big hurdle in challenging Rep. Cathy Muñoz, R-Juneau, in this fall’s election, and he’s…
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Russian film crew films St. Herman documentary on Kodiak
KODIAK — A film crew from Russia is retracing the life of St. Herman on Kodiak Island. The…
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Anchorage police seek man suspected of ramming patrol car
ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police are seeking a man suspected of ramming a patrol car and fleeing from officers.…
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State approves $3.5M deal for Gravina Island access project
KETCHIKAN — Officials are moving forward with a road project that will increase access to hundreds of acres…
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State moves ahead with long-planned Point Bridget land swap
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has announced plans to press forward with a land swap involving Point…
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Alaska experiences record high spring temperatures
ANCHORAGE — No one calls springtime in Alaska balmy but the state this year saw record high spring…