A community forum led by Republican House Fisheries Committee Chair Rep. Louise Stutes at the Kodiak Harbor Convention Center yesterday drew nearly 100 residents interested in speaking with state lawmakers about a wide range of concerns. Commentary supporting House Bill 199, “The Wild Salmon Legacy Act,” introduced by Rep. Stutes to the Legislature last year, […]
Alaska State Troopers say that recovery efforts are underway to retrieve a deceased pilot from a crash site near Chakachamna Lake west of Tyonek. AST reports that the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center picked up a 406 beacon from the aircraft 50 miles west of Tyonek at 10:47 pm on Wednesday night. RCC responded and located […]
An Oregon man wanted in Alaska was extradited back to Alaska from St. Helens, Oregon last Friday, AST reported today. 29-year-old Blake Jepson was brought back to the state following a Palmer Grand Jury handing down a “True Bill” on charges of Sexual Assault I in an incident that occurred in late March. Immediately after, […]
(Soldotna) — Moose hunting seasons begin opening this month on the Kenai Peninsula and hunters hoping to harvest moose in Game Management Units 7 and 15 (Kenai Peninsula, Kalgin Island, and head of Turnagain Arm) are reminded they must first complete an online moose antler configuration orientation approved by the Alaska Department of Fish and […]