Southwest

Coast Guard officials call the rescue swimmer’s June 25 death “a tragedy,” urging comrades to use stress management resources on base.

Kodiak held a block party to mark the “Trusty Tusty’s” diamond anniversary, with officials sharing updates about her replacement.

The motives for resurrecting a storied Bethel newspaper’s website to hoover up a wide range of Alaska content remain unclear.

Sockeye salmon returning to Bristol Bay this year were, on average, the smallest the Alaska Department of Fish and Game has ever seen.

The decision came after a legal battle over who should pay for bycatch monitors on trawl boats. The potential effects extend to all federally regulated industries — including fisheries.

A number of victims needed stitches for their head wounds.