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The Anchorage Museum will be hosting a Cup’ik Grass Mat Weaving Workshop Noon – 3:30 p.m. Saturday – Sunday, March 8 & 9 + March 15 & 16, at the Seed Lab, 111 W. 6th […]

by Ned Rozell Poking holes in the sea floor that used to be part of the Bering Land Bridge, researchers have found that large swaths of it were floodplains pocked with bogs and ponds that […]

ADF&G Commissioner Doug Vincent-Lang today (February 26, 2025) announced that George Pappas will join the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) as Director of the Division of Subsistence. “Subsistence plays a critical role in […]

Attorney General Taylor today (Jan. 23, 2025) – announced a settlement with Anchorage Chrysler Center Inc. regarding document fees it charged its customers that were not included in the online advertised price of its vehicles. […]

The Alaska State Troopers (AST) spotted a truck that had been reported stolen on January 14, 2024 on January 16, 2025, at approximately 9:44 PM. As AST attempted to follow the vehicle, it fled at […]

by Jeff Richardson Northern pike are moving through salt water to invade freshwater habitats in Southcentral Alaska, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the Alaska Department of Fish […]

This Public Health Alert Network is to reflect updated times the person was at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. A measles case was confirmed in a resident of the Southern Kenai Peninsula this week. This […]

Alaska grew by 2,274 people from 2023 to 2024, an increase of 0.3 percent, based on population estimates released today (January 7th, 2025) by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The state’s population, […]

The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) is pleased to share the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announcement of an upcoming purchase of up to $50 million of Alaska pollock. These USDA purchases provide food insecure […]

November 26, 2024 (Anchorage) – The results are in on “Gary the Wolf-Dog” who gained fame on social media for wide-ranging sightings across Anchorage, covering untold miles of ground seemingly every day. After several weeks […]

WSDA, USDA announce eradication of northern giant hornet from the United States. OLYMPIA – After three years without confirmed detections, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) […]

The recount for Ballot Measure 2: an Act to get rid of the Open Primary System and Ranked-Choice that was on the November 5th 2024 General Election ballot is now complete and the results are […]

Otter has significant facial trauma, was found in Seward, Alaska. The Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) admitted a juvenile northern sea otter to the Wildlife Response Program on the evening of November 16, 2024. The 11 […]

Today (Sept. 23rd, 2024), a Fairbanks jury found 32-year-old Patrick Kelly guilty of two counts of Sexual Assault in the Second Degree and two counts of Sexual Assault in the Third Degree for the March […]

Bipartisan Leadership Shares Policy Priorities. The Alaska House Majority Coalition is announcing key leadership positions following results from the general election, with Representative Bryce Edgmon (I-Dillingham) as Speaker, Representative Louise Stutes (R-Kodiak) as Rules Chair, […]

Governor Mike Dunleavy announced today (Nov 27, 2024) the granting of clemency to five individuals who through efforts consistent with changing their life, have warranted consideration for clemency. Each case was carefully reviewed and reflects […]

The Alaska minimum wage will increase from $11.73 to $11.91 in 2025. In 2014, Alaska voters passed a ballot initiative to annually adjust the minimum wage for inflation. Alaska Statute 23.10.065(a) requires the Alaska minimum […]

In a statement issued today (November 8th, 2024), the Alaska House Republican Caucus reaffirmed its commitment to prioritizing resource development and investment opportunities for Alaska. In a recent video shared by Governor Dunleavy, President Trump […]

by AFN Staff The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) expresses deep concern following comments made by Alaska House Speaker Cathy Tilton on a radio show that repealing the witness signature requirement would have, “leaned the […]

Yesterday (Oct. 15th, 2024), Superior Court Judge Nelson Traverso sentenced Joseph Kashatok, 67, of Kipnuk Alaska, to serve 79 years in prison for possession of child pornography. On Feb. 2, 2024, a Bethel jury convicted […]

Nome Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) was notified on 9/3/2024 by Anvil Mountain Correctional Center (AMCC) that inmate Arthur Kobuk, 27 YOA of Saint Michael, was expelling balloons suspected to contain narcotics from his rectal […]

SeaWorld Orlando is grateful to welcome a rare rescued Pacific walrus calf from the Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC), now under the expert care of SeaWorld Orlando’s renowned animal care specialists. The calf, which was found […]

Nome Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) was notified on 9/3/2024 by Anvil Mountain Correctional Center (AMCC) that inmate Arthur Kobuk, 27 YOA of Saint Michael, was expelling balloons suspected to contain narcotics from his rectal […]

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) in Colorado Springs, Colorado detected and tracked two Russian IL-38 military aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Sept. 11, 13-15, 2024. The Russian […]

Four training dates are scheduled in October for individuals who wish to earn certification from the Alaska Lumber Grading Program. The free program’s purpose is to expand Alaskans’ ability to use locally harvested lumber for […]

On July 30, 2024, after a five-day trial, a Palmer jury found 72-year-old John Barton guilty of one count of Perjury and two counts of Voter Misconduct in the First Degree. The convictions relate to […]

DPS Patrol Vessel Stimson received a MAYDAY call on 07/05/2024 at approximately 1231 hours, from a commercial salmon fisherman in Kvichak Bay stating he lost a crewman over the side of his vessel. AWT responded […]

Alaska State Troopers received a report of a boat theft near the Kasigluk area on 07/16/24 at approximately 23:09 hours. The boat was later recovered in Bethel on a trailer. The investigation is ongoing.

Alaska State Troopers were notified of a boating fatality on July 19, 2024, at 6:21pm, approximately 53 miles southeast of Bethel on a remote river rafting trip. Investigation revealed that Larry Erwin, age 53 of […]

Alaska State Troopers received a report on August 1, 2024, at 5:30pm, of human remains found on the shore of the Egegik River near Egegik. AST and AWT responded in a state aircraft and recovered […]

Alaska State Troopers received a report on 07/26/24 at approximately 17:28 hours, of a person who needed to be rescued approximately 14 miles north of Bethel who was attempting to walk to Russian Mission. The […]

Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today (July 30th) sent a letter with his Senate colleagues to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach in response to the vulgar depiction of the Last Supper that took […]

Fairbanks International Airport welcomes Aurora to State Service, Alaska’s Robotic Solution to Reducing Airport Wildlife Conflicts. Fairbanks International Airport is excited to welcome a groundbreaking addition to its wildlife management team. Meet Aurora, a state-of-the-art […]

As of today (July 12, 2024), FEMA and the Alaska Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management have approved $108.8 million to help Alaska communities rebuild infrastructure and public buildings damaged during Typhoon Merbok and […]

JUNEAU, AK –The U.S. Coast Guard encountered multiple People’s Republic of China military ships in the Bering Sea, Saturday and Sunday (July 6-7). The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL 756) detected three […]

by Ned Rozell DELTA JUNCTION — On this rock outcrop 30 feet above the gray Tanana River and green hayfields cleared from the forest below, archaeologists have possibly found evidence of the canine companions of […]

As of 2:30 p.m. today (June 29th, 2024), 24 mushers have submitted their entries for the 2025 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, scheduled to start in Anchorage on Saturday, March 1, 2025 with the official […]

by Rod Boyce Coastal Alaska communities from the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta northward will see more of their buildings exposed to flooding by 2100 if they continue developing at the same location, according to new research. University […]

The Fairbanks Rural Unit received information on 5/31/2024 at 1707 hours from Ft. Yukon about a boat traveling to Ft. Yukon from Old Crow, Canada. The information revealed that there was an overdose in the […]

Alaska State Troopers received a report of a person in distress in the saltwater off the beach of Nash Road in Seward on June 4, 2024, at 10:53am. It was reported that a person in […]

Today (April 24, 2024), an Anchorage grand jury indicted 56-year-old John Dahlquist of Anchorage on three counts of second-degree murder. Dahlquist is charged with shooting and killing 76-year-old Sang Il Chun on December 15, 2009, […]

Alaska State Troopers received a report on May 19, 2024, at 11:52 AM, of an adult male who was attacked by a cow moose in Homer. The cow moose charged two men, kicking one of […]

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) Board of Directors today (May 7th, 2024) announced that Valerie Nurr’araluk Davidson has transitioned out of her role as President/CEO, and thanked her for guiding the institution through […]

The Alaska Wildlife Troopers received a report on September 7, 2023 that multiple moose had been shot and left to waste near Sanona Creek north of Eureka, Alaska. Troopers responded to the area via a […]

Today (April 26th, 2024), Superior Court Judge Andrew Peterson sentenced 67-year-old Donald McQuade of Gresham, Oregon to serve 50 years for the Murder in the First Degree conviction for the 1978 murder of sixteen-year-old Shelley […]

by BCSF Staff The 2024 Kuskokwim Ice Classic is open for guesses! Don’t miss out on the fun and your chance at 50% of the jackpot raised! This year, guesses can be submitted online at […]

A person in the United States has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus (“H5N1 bird flu”), as reported by Texas and confirmed by CDC, April 1st, 2024. This person had exposure to […]

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, today (March 20th, 2024) welcomed the announcement of more than $30.4 million for 42 climate resilience projects in tribal communities in […]

Today, March 15, 2024, at Doyon, Limited’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders, four individuals were elected to Doyon’s 13-member Board of Directors. Elected with three-year terms ending in 2025 were Walter “Wally” Carlo, Dr. Charleen C. […]

Bill provides law enforcement with tools to protect victims and save lives. The Alaska House Majority passed House Bill 316 (HB 316), a measure requiring telecommunications companies to immediately respond to law enforcement requests for […]

The Alaska State Troopers were notified on March 16, 2024, at 5:43 am, of a death in Nunam Iqua. Troopers responded to the community to investigate the death. A preliminary investigation determined that 30-year-old Nunam […]

In December 2023, the Fairbanks Criminal Suppression Unit (CSU) became aware that Michael Oakman, 55, of Arizona was residing in the Fairbanks area. Oakman was a fugitive from justice wanted on several full extradition felony […]

The Alaska State Troopers were notified by the Koyuk VPSO on March 12, 2024, at 7:30 pm, that a snowmachine had collided with an Iditarod team between the Koyuk and Elim checkpoints. The driver of […]

Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor is joining Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin and a coalition of 25 other state attorneys general in a letter to Meta demanding that Instagram stop monetizing child exploitation content. “The […]

Supreme Court LIVE Event Fosters Understanding of the Justice System. The Alaska Supreme Court has released its opinion in State of Alaska v. John William McKelvey III, S-17910. The case was argued at the Supreme […]

Iditarod Race Marshal, Warren Palfrey, convened a three-person panel comprised of race officials today (March 6th, 2024) to discuss (bib #7) Dallas Seavey’s encounter with a moose early Monday morning enroute from Skwentna to Finger […]

The Iditarod Trail Committee Board convened a special meeting on February 22, 2024, where the Board unanimously voted, pursuant to Rule 53, to disqualify Brent Sass from competing in the 2024 Iditarod following accusations of […]

The Iditarod Trail Committee announced on February 19th, 2024 that Eddie Burke, Jr. was disqualified from Iditarod 52. The Iditarod Trail Committee Board convened an emergency meeting and voted, pursuant to Rule 53, to disqualify […]

The Alaska State Troopers received a report on January 3, 2024, at 5:54 pm, that two adults had not arrived in Circle after departing Fairbanks earlier in the day. The two had reportedly left in […]

The Alaska Wildlife Troopers on January 1, 2024, were made aware of videos circulating on social media of a garbage truck driver appearing to chase a moose in their vehicle. Troopers contacted the company and, […]

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announces the opening of the Goodnews River drainage winter moose hunt (RM621). The Goodnews River drainage hunt area (that portion that drains into Kuskokwim Bay south of the […]

Soldotna Dispatch received a report on 12/18/2023 at approximately 1415 hours, of a man who was attacked by a moose on Tsalteshi Trail. Investigation revealed the man was walking the single track from the K-Beach […]

This bread recipe is from The Alaskan Grub-Box by Sis Laraux who collected and compiled delicious recipes from her friends and relatives. This bread is from Vicky Phipps. Bake and enjoy. Quyana! Cranberry Nut Bread […]

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announces the opening of the Goodnews River drainage winter moose hunt (RM621). The Goodnews River drainage hunt area (that portion that drains into Kuskokwim Bay south of the […]

by 1st Lt. Balinda O’Neal In its 68th year, the Alaska National Guard’s annual community outreach program, Operation Santa Claus, continues to bring the magic of the season to the remote communities of Fort Yukon, […]

by K300 Staff It seems that winter is finally here and that means it’s time for racing to begin on the Kuskokwim! The Season Opener will be held on Saturday, December 16th. This will be […]

Governor Mike Dunleavy has issued a disaster declaration for Little Diomede after the City Office building’s structural supports failed. The Little Diomede City Office building partially collapsed, with portions of the building on the ground. […]

Alaska Airlines has announced that they are set to acquire Hawaiian Airlines. The merger is expected to close in 12-18 months with both airlines continuing operations as usual until that time. The combined organization will […]

Alaska Wildlife Troopers in Soldotna responded to a report on November 16, 2023, at 11:45 am, of a bear attack on the Hidden Creek Trail near Skilak Lake. It was determined that a 72-year-old man […]

The U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs announced a field hearing for this week in Bethel, Alaska. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Vice Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA), will chair a […]

AWT Bethel received a report of possible same day airborne moose hunting on September 29, 2023 in GMU 18 near Pilot Station. Further investigation revealed Seth Hunter, age 25 of Tennessee, and Connor Sherwood, age […]

Alaska State Troopers were notified on October 11, 2023, at 4:40 pm, of a watercraft collision on the Kuskokwim River near the village of Oscarville. Investigation determined that a 285-foot barge was being towed by […]

Alaska State Troopers received a report on October 8, 2023, at 2:00 pm, of an overdue boat with two individuals from Napakiak. A hasty search was launched and a VPO located the boat submerged down […]

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announces a change to when Nelson Island muskox registration permits RX070 and RX071 will be available. A total of 40 permits will be available on January 17, 2024 […]

Mountain Pacific is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 Nursing Home Quality Awards. This year’s award criteria were based on a quality measure point system that included decreasing adverse drug events, preventing infection, […]

by Jeff Richardson A new study has found minute levels of chemical contamination in a small sample of Arctic coastal fish species, an encouraging finding for residents who rely on them for subsistence foods. The study […]

The Alaska Arts and Culture Foundation, in partnership with the Alaska State Council on the Arts (ASCA), is pleased to announce the application period is now open for the 2023 Connie Boochever Artist Fellowship. The […]

by Miguel Levya In the mid-to-late 1960s, the Navy’s research lab partnered with the 3M chemical corporation to develop a firefighting solution that would quickly quell difficult hydrocarbon fuel blazes. The result of this collaboration was […]

This year, an estimated 3,390 people will be diagnosed with cancer in Alaska. What’s often standing between them and lifesaving treatment is a ride to get there. Many patients must schedule daily or weekly appointments […]

Alaska State Troopers received a report on July 5, 2023, at 1:06 pm, of an emergency activation of a Garmin device. A party of five rafters in two rafts reported that one of the rafts […]

New immunization is the first approved and recommended in the U.S. to prevent severe RSV disease in all infants. CDC is recommending a new immunization starting this fall to help protect all infants under 8 […]

A 1996 Bell 206 helicopter, owned by Maritime Helicopters, crashed on July 20, 2023 near Utqiagvik while transporting staff from the Alaska Department of Natural Resources while they conducted fieldwork in the area. The cause of […]

by the Rasmuson Foundation Aspiring entrepreneurs in Anchorage will gain a place to grow their food businesses. A Southeast community will transform part of a historic cannery into a community gathering space. In the Northwest […]

Alaska State Troopers in Bethel received a report on June 16, 2023 that Kimberly Fitka O’Domin, age 40 of Marshall, was missing in Marshall, Alaska. O’Domin was last seen sometime late on June 15, 2023 […]

The Alaska Board of Education is now taking public comments on a proposal to prohibit biological males who identify as females from competing against high school girl athletes. The 30-day public comment ends on July […]

by Ned Rozell In mid-June, while standing deep within the northern boreal forest, it’s possible to feel a sensation similar to one felt in mid-December at the same spot. It’s a sting to exposed skin, […]

May 25, 2023, Bethel District Court Judge William Montgomery sentenced 31-year-old Daniel Buckingham of Bethel to 30 years with seven years suspended and 23 years to serve for the 2019 sexual assault of a 16-year-old […]

Over a nine-day period in early June, five harbor seal pups were admitted to the Alaska SeaLife Center’s (ASLC) Wildlife Response Program. With these new patients joining four from late May, nine harbor seal pups […]

Joint Alaska State Troopers and Anchorage Police Department public service announcement. The Alaska State Troopers and Anchorage Police Department have heard several rumors throughout Southcentral Alaska about a serial killer that has allegedly been murdering […]

May 26, 2023: Over the last week, the Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) admitted three harbor seal pups to the Wildlife Response Program from the Copper River area. A female harbor seal pup was admitted on […]

Today (May 8, 2023), the Anchorage District Attorney’s Office filed charges of sexual assault in the first degree and sexual assault in the second degree against 24-year-old Ibrahim Jaama Akal. The charges of sexual assault […]

by YKHC Diabetes Prevention and Control Department June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. This month is a great time to learn about healthy lifestyle choices that can help keep your brain or your loved […]

by Ned Rozell As the late evening sunshine poured in from the northwest, a dozen residents of Alaska’s farthest upstream town on the Yukon River watched their winter race past in floating chunks of ice. […]

First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Bethel, Alaska on Wednesday, May 17th to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic investments to expand broadband connectivity in Native American communities, including Alaska Native communities in Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim […]