State House budget-writers have restored much of the ferry system cut proposed by the governor for the next fiscal year. They money could expand Fairweather sailings.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska
Low salmon projections cancel popular Southeast spring king derby
Juneau’s Spring King Salmon Derby won’t happen this year, because there aren’t enough fish. State biologists predict chinook returns will be low this year.
Ferry Kennicott’s late return cuts port calls
The state ferry Kennicott will return to service March 30, two weeks later than planned. Several Southwest Alaska communities will lose port calls.
Southeast tribal safety expert defends sections of SB 91
A Southeast tribal public safety leader says some of last year’s criminal justice reform changes are helping low-level criminals rejoin society.
Bill would change state arts council to a corporation
Lawmakers will take their first look Friday at a bill changing the Alaska State Council on the Arts from an agency to a public corporation.
Feds extend Obamacare deadline for some Alaskans
Some Alaskans have another chance to sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. They’re people who had a plan from Moda Health last year.