Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced a land exchange agreement Thursday with King Cove’s Native corporation, making way for the controversial construction of what many consider to be a lifesaving stretch of road.
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Woman missing from Kwigillingok found dead, two still missing
The woman, whose name has not been released publicly, was found on Monday. Troopers are actively searching for two other people who are still missing from Kwigillingok.
Fat Bear Week starts Tuesday. Who will be the chubby champ?
Starting Tuesday, you can vote online for the chunkiest bear in the annual Fat Bear Week competition.
‘We got a tired Tustumena’: State to open bids for long-awaited ferry replacement
The Alaska Marine Highway’s director says a requirement to buy American-made parts has been a major stumbling block.
Yup’ik climate advisor appointed by UN secretary general
A young Alaska Native engineer with roots in Kongiganak has been appointed as a Youth Climate advisor to the United Nations.
Kodiak spaceport hosts secretive federal government rocket launch, likely a hypersonic missile test
The launch, which was not disclosed beforehand, took place about 10 p.m. Thursday night and was observed by people across the Kodiak Archipelago and was visible as far away as Seward.