This first-of-its-kind office comes after years of advocacy from Alaska’s congressional delegation and fishermen.
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Third shutdown of fiscal year has ‘severe’ impacts for Coast Guard
Coast Guard Base Kodiak is still humming along, more than 50 days into a partial federal government shutdown. But contrary to what’s seen from the outside looking in, it’s not quite business as usual.
Tustumena replacement project out to bid, new ferry to sail in 2029
The state’s project notice calls for the new mainliner ferry to be completed by the beginning of 2029 with an estimated price tag of more than $300 million.
The White House upped the cost of H1B visas. Alaska Schools could face major consequences.
President Donald Trump announced plans to increase the cost of some types of work visas on Friday. It’s the latest move to tighten national immigration policy, and encourage domestic hiring, but more clarity is needed.
Tsunami advisory lifted after M7.3 earthquake near Sand Point
The Alaska Earthquake Center reported about 30 aftershocks in the two hours after the quake. The largest aftershock so far had a magnitude of 5.2.
Archaeologists find evidence of villages and one site from 7,000 years ago on Shuyak Island
A archaeological survey of an island near Kodiak has discovered new Alaska Native village sites, including one believed to be the island’s oldest.