Experts say support for reinsurance from bipartisan group of governors draws from Alaska’s experience.
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Diving for answers: Will blue king crab come back in the Pribilofs?
Blue king crabs around the Pribilof Islands are getting their first major assessment in more than 30 years.
PFD cut affects some Alaskans more than others
Kusilvak area residents say families rely on the PFD so they can purchase the big-ticket items.
After nearly 20 Years, NOAA surveys Norton Sound beluga whale population
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries, or NOAA Fisheries, in conjunction with two other Alaska entities, is conducting a survey of beluga whales in Norton Sound.
Nineteen new wildfires appear in western Alaska within a day
No injuries or building damages have been reported as a result of the fires in the Galena zone or the Deadman’s Slough fire. It is unknown when these fires will be put out.
Time pressure makes special session likely
The House and Senate are $230 million apart on a budget, there are no public signs the Senate and House will find common ground on a Permanent Fund plan, and the House continues to call for some form of broad-based tax as the Senate continues to oppose it.