The Alaska Division of Elections says an initiative aimed at protecting salmon habitat has cleared a significant hurdle on its track to making a November state election ballot.
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Interior Department veterans question need for overhaul
U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s plan to put more of his department’s decision-makers in the field has a fundamental flaw in the eyes of some who spent their careers making those decisions.
Popular Alaska peak weighs new rules for climbers’ poop
The National Park Service is considering new rules for the disposal of human waste generated by climbers on North America’s tallest mountain, Denali.
Derelict building collapse allows fuel spill near Kodiak
State and federal officials are responding after up to 3,000 gallons of fuel oil spilled in Shuyak Strait.
Sitka’s First Presbyterian Church to close, end congregation
The First Presbyterian Church of Sitka has announced that it is dissolving as a congregation and is beginning the process of closing the church.
Alaska snowboarder buried under large avalanche
Bad weather hampered the search for a 39-year-old Alaska snowboarder buried by an avalanche. Alaska State Troopers say Marvin Scott of Ketchikan was caught in an avalanche reported to be 100 yards wide by 1,500 yards long while snowboarding Sunday.