January 11th, 1923
Denali National Park Proposes to Construct Bridge at Pretty Rocks Landslide
Access limited beyond mile 43 in 2022 Denali Park, Alaska – Denali National Park and Preserve announced earlier this month that about half of the 92-mile Denali Park Road will remain closed for the 2022 visitor season. Most of Denali National Park and Preserve will remain open for visitors, and buses will continue to provide access […]
As tax filing season begins, IRS Criminal Investigation reminds taxpayers to file accurate returns; Choose a tax preparer carefully
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation Division (IRS-CI) reminded taxpayers Friday to file accurate tax returns and choose a tax preparer wisely. The nation’s tax season started Friday, when the agency began accepting and processing 2020 tax year returns. U.S. persons are subject to tax on worldwide income from all sources. Most taxpayers […]
Lawmakers urge governor to issue disaster declaration in Norton Sound, Yukon River fisheries after dismal salmon season
NOME – This year’s commercial salmon fisheries were devastating for Norton Sound and Yukon River fishermen, processors, local vendors, and municipalities. Harvests in Norton Sound decreased by 87 percent, a loss of $1.7 million, and Yukon River harvests were down by 97 percent for a loss of $1.9 million. Sen. Donny Olson (D-Golovin) and Rep. […]
BLM Announces Winter Fortymile Federal Subsistence Caribou Hunt Dates and Harvest Limit
FAIRBANKS, AK — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office, under authority delegated by the Federal Subsistence Board, will open caribou hunting on federal public lands in Units 20E, 25C, and 20F East of the Dalton Highway and South of the Yukon River on October 27, 2020, to provide harvest opportunities for federal subsistence […]
Coast Guard to Demobilize Forward Operating Location Cordova
JUNEAU, Alaska — The last Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew forward deployed to Cordova for the summer is scheduled to return to Kodiak, Monday. Throughout the deployment, which started May, 14, 2020, aircrews out of forward operating location Cordova flew on 11 cases, and saved four lives. Air Station Kodiak […]
State of Alaska Opens Public Comment Period for 2018 Chignik Sockeye Salmon Fishery Disaster Fund Draft Distribution Plan
On October 30, 2019, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce declared the 2018 Chignik sockeye salmon fishery a disaster under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. On February 27, 2020, the Secretary of Commerce allocated $10.3 million to address losses to the Chignik management area affected by the fishery failure. The State of Alaska, […]
Salmon Harvests in Alaska Generally Below Expectations
Commercial salmon harvests in Alaska are off to a slow start in the 2020 season, with year-to-date statewide landings at just over three million fish – the lowest in at least 12 years. Still while some areas have been late to open or are much lower than historical averages, recovery from early season weakness […]
ANC promoting safe travels program and traveler confidence plan
(ANCHORAGE) – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) is well prepared for travelers and the summer travel season. “Safe travel is essential to Alaska’s economy, and the Alaskan way of life,” said Governor Mike Dunleavy. “I’m proud to say our team at ANC and other airports throughout the State of Alaska are helping to […]