A sockeye salmon splashs its way up Steep Creek on July, 2012

ADFG predicts lowest sockeye harvest in 15 years

Forecasts for Upper Cook Inlet sockeye salmon have dropped precipitously, just in time for the state’s fishermen to have another beef with Alaska’s fisheries managers… Continue reading

A sockeye salmon splashs its way up Steep Creek on July, 2012

Deadlocked jury in family’s lawsuit against tobacco company

BETHEL — After more than three weeks, a Bethel Superior Court jury cannot decide whether or not a tobacco company misled a Pilot Station man… Continue reading

Gov.’s oil advisor provides outlook

Gov. Bill Walker’s lead oil and gas advisor on Tuesday emphasized the importance of a fiscal plan to ensure the state’s future.John Hendrix, the former… Continue reading

Sitka Tribe looks to manage Sitka National Historical Park

SITKA — The Sitka Tribe of Alaska is trying to assume management of some Sitka National Historical Park programs.The tribe has been managing some of… Continue reading

Navy to more than double training events near Ketchikan

KETCHIKAN — The U.S. Navy is planning to more than double the number of training events conducted in the West Behm Canal north of Ketchikan.In… Continue reading

Anchorage Police Chief Chris Tolley, surrounded by Alaska law enforcement officers, speaks at a news conference in Anchorage on Tuesday. Tolley said the gun used in the shooting of an officer over the weekend has been linked to five killings in Alaska's biggest city this year.

Anchorage police tie gun used to shoot officer to five killings

ANCHORAGE — The handgun used to wound an Anchorage police officer last weekend has been linked to five previously unsolved homicides this year in Alaska’s… Continue reading

Anchorage Police Chief Chris Tolley, surrounded by Alaska law enforcement officers, speaks at a news conference in Anchorage on Tuesday. Tolley said the gun used in the shooting of an officer over the weekend has been linked to five killings in Alaska's biggest city this year.

PFD lawsuit on the docket

ANCHORAGE — Oral arguments are scheduled for Thursday in Anchorage Superior Court for the lawsuit filed by Sen. Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, and former state Sens.… Continue reading

Residents gather underneath the newly unveiled Memorial Park arch in North Pole on Saturday. The arch honors Alaska State Trooper Gabe Rich and Sgt. Scott Johnson, both of whom were killed in action on May 1, 2014.

Archway unveiled at park memorializing slain troopers

FAIRBANKS — An archway to a park memorializing two slain Alaska State Troopers has been unveiled in Fairbanks.The grand opening of the Trooper Gabe Rich… Continue reading

Residents gather underneath the newly unveiled Memorial Park arch in North Pole on Saturday. The arch honors Alaska State Trooper Gabe Rich and Sgt. Scott Johnson, both of whom were killed in action on May 1, 2014.

Wounded Anchorage police officer recovering after surgery

ANCHORAGE — A police officer wounded in a shooting in downtown Anchorage over the weekend is recovering after undergoing surgery twice, police said.Police spokeswoman Jennifer… Continue reading

Burglar dressed as ninja takes katana sword from card shop

ANCHORAGE — A katana sword is missing from an Alaska card shop after a burglar in a ninja outfit broke in.KTVA-TV reported security cameras filmed… Continue reading

Girl dies hours after being struck by vehicle

ANCHORAGE — A 10-year-old girl has died after she was struck by a vehicle in Anchorage.Police say the girl died at a local hospital late… Continue reading

Family: ‘Deadliest Catch’ star injured in assault

EVERETT, Wash. — Authorities are investigating after a family member says one of the stars of the hit reality TV series “Deadliest Catch” was assaulted… Continue reading

Candlelight vigil protests Trump

FAIRBANKS — Dozens of people gathered in downtown Fairbanks on Sunday to peacefully protest the election of Donald Trump with a candlelight vigil.More than 60… Continue reading

In this Oct. 13 photo, Kristy Griffin, Sitka History Museum curator of collections and exhibits, left, gives a tour of the new museum's archive room. The museum is slated to open next summer, just in time for the 150th anniversary of the transfer of Alaska claims from Russia to the United States.

New museum to hold old Sitka stories

SITKA — Life-size models of Prince and Princess Maksoutoff, a changing digital display of Sitka’s landscape, and an interactive exhibit on how Sitka’s past influences… Continue reading

In this Oct. 13 photo, Kristy Griffin, Sitka History Museum curator of collections and exhibits, left, gives a tour of the new museum's archive room. The museum is slated to open next summer, just in time for the 150th anniversary of the transfer of Alaska claims from Russia to the United States.

US rig count down 1 this week to 568; Texas gains 6

HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. decreased by one this week to 568.A year ago, 767… Continue reading

Tribal government symposium to begin Tuesday

BETHEL — A Tribal Government Symposium is expected to draw 200 leaders to discuss topics facing native nations, like child welfare.KYUK-AM reported representatives, elders, leaders… Continue reading

Moderate quake felt in southwest Alaska

ANCHORAGE — A moderate earthquake was felt by residents in southwest Alaska Saturday afternoon, but there have been no immediate reports of damage.The Alaska Earthquake… Continue reading

Grand jury indicts 3 in Hatcher Pass kidnapping, assault

ANCHORAGE — An Anchorage grand jury has indicted three men suspected of a kidnapping and assault that left two brothers shot and abandoned at Hatcher… Continue reading

4 charged in kidnapping, robbery of Anchorage teenager

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police have arrested four people suspected of kidnapping and robbing a 19-year-old Eagle River man and are seeking a fifth.Police recovered more… Continue reading

Teen dies in highway crash when car strikes parked pickup

FAIRBANKS — A North Pole teenager died Thursday night when his car slammed into a pickup parked along the Richardson Highway.The crash killed 18-year-old Conner… Continue reading