Officer-Involved Shooting in Juneau
On July 15, 2024, at 1:11 pm, the Juneau Police Department was following up on an assault that occurred on…
Alaska Native Heritage Center unveils renovated facility and Hall of Cultures, new exhibits and major $25 million capital campaign to support campus expansion
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the Alaska Native Heritage Center (ANHC) — the only statewide living…
Hatcheries can boost wild salmon numbers but reduce diversity
The ability of salmon hatcheries to increase wild salmon abundance may come at the cost of reduced diversity among wild…
Kasilof River Closed to King Salmon Fishing
(Soldotna) – To protect returning king salmon the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) is closing the king salmon fishery…
U.S. Coast Guard encounters People’s Republic of China military naval presence in Bering Sea
JUNEAU, AK –The U.S. Coast Guard encountered multiple People’s Republic of China military ships in the Bering Sea, Saturday and…
Former city treasurer in Alaska sentenced to prison for wire fraud, money laundering, tax evasion
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – An Alaska man was sentenced Tuesday to two and half years in prison for embezzling more than…
Rasmuson Foundation resumes grantmaking, launches new programs
Pause in operations was a chance to reflect, refine, and recalibrate ANCHORAGE – Rasmuson Foundation is expanding grantmaking programs to…
White Mountains National Recreation Area reopens due to reduced wildfire activity from the Globe Fire
Fire closure order rescinded. Public access restored to popular trails and cabins near Wickersham Dome FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Due to…
Wolves’ return has had only small impact on deer populations in NE Washington, study shows
Humans drove wolves to extinction in Washington state around the 1930s. Thanks to conservation efforts, by about 80 years later,…
Final 2 members of a Washington family sentenced in monumental Indian Arts and Crafts Act case
JUNEAU, Alaska – The final two members of a Washington state family were sentenced Monday for selling over $1 million…