Raspberry-Alutiiq Word of the Week

Raspberry-Alutiiq Word of the Week

  Raspberry, Nagonberry — Puyurniq April-rem puyurnit pingaktaarai. – April always likes raspberries. The American red raspberry (Rubus idaeus) is a recent introduction to Kodiak, brought to the island in the past century. This fast-growing, fruit-producing plant thrives in thickets, clearings, and along the edge of wooded areas. It is now a local favorite. Bushes […]

Murkowski and Colleagues Lead Efforts to Bolster Made-In-America Hydropower

Murkowski and Colleagues Lead Efforts to Bolster Made-In-America Hydropower

Washington, D.C.–Last week, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) introduced the “Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act.” This bill will reform the Federal Power Act to reduce delays and costs of hydropower licensing. Specifically, the bill would limit Section 4 (e) and Section 18 mandatory conditioning of hydropower licenses under the Federal […]

Matt Atcherian Sentenced To 60 Years for Two Counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor

Matt Atcherian Sentenced To 60 Years for Two Counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor

(Bethel, AK) – On June 29, 2026, Bethel Superior Court Judge Will Montgomery sentenced 27-year-old Matt Atcherian to 60 years to serve across two counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the First Degree, followed by 30 years of suspended time and 20 years of supervision. Atcherian will be required to register as a sex […]

Repeat offender sentenced to 12 years for drug trafficking, money laundering crimes

Repeat offender sentenced to 12 years for drug trafficking, money laundering crimes

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – An Anchorage woman was sentenced last Wednesday to 12 and a half years in prison for trafficking drugs and laundering tens of thousands of dollars in illegal drug proceeds.  According to court documents, Mao “Molly” Lee, 37, possessed methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl and cocaine with the intent to distribute them into the community […]