Juneau – The Alaska Senate passed Senate Bill 152 unanimously Tuesday. Sponsored by Senator Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, this legislation aims to expand options for renewable energy development, reduce electric costs for Alaskan ratepayers, and mitigate natural gas shortages by establishing a virtual net metering program for small-scale renewable energy generation. “This legislation marks a pivotal […]
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A federal grand jury in Alaska returned an indictment charging the owner and captains of two crab catcher vessels with illegally transporting crab from Alaska, in violation of the Lacey Act. According to court documents, Corey Potter is the owner of the two crab catching vessels, and Justin Welch and Kyle Potter […]
UPDATE: While thin ice and open water hamper recovery efforts at the scene, troopers say remains that have been recovered have been turned over to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for positive identification. NTSB continues its investigation into the cause of the crash. Troopers ask that people continue to avoid the area. ORIGINAL: Alaska State […]
ANCHORAGE – Cook Inlet Tribal Council (CITC) will welcome hundreds of athletes from communities throughout Alaska to compete in the 2024 Senior Games at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage on April 25-27. The purpose of the NYO Games is to emphasize competition and support among athletes while promoting an appreciation of Alaska Native traditions […]