Breaking Local News From Sitka, Alaska
This past weekend, Anchorage was the vibrant hub for a unique statewide event—the Inupiaq and Yup’ik Spelling Bee for Beginners, drawing students from various corners of Alaska. The competition featured…
SalmonState, an Alaska conservation group, has recently criticized the effectiveness of the state’s investment bank, the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA). In a new series of reports, economists…
In Alaska, Attorney General Treg Taylor highlighted concerns over a new legislative bill aimed at ramping up penalties for unpermitted protests, noting its potential implications for homeless individuals obstructing public…
The Norwegian Bliss, a Norwegian Cruise Line ship, marked the beginning of Alaska’s annual cruise season by being the first cruise ship to arrive in Sitka early this mid-morning, setting…
The Alaska Native Medical Center (ANMC) in Anchorage is undergoing a significant $257 million expansion to enhance its emergency department. This development, approved earlier this year by the Alaska Native…
In a heartbreaking incident in Southwest Alaska, a 3-year-old boy tragically lost his life to drowning on Thursday. The event occurred in Togiak Bay, where the young boy, while playing…
Two leading tribal health care organizations in Alaska have initiated lawsuits against the U.S. federal government, demanding the reimbursement of millions of dollars in what they claim are outstanding funds.…
On Friday in Juneau, Southeast Alaska, a dedicated task force conducted raids on two homes, uncovering a substantial haul of illegal substances and firearms, with an estimated value exceeding $341,000.…
Alaska’s Marine Highway System, once a bustling network of ferries vital for transportation across coastal communities, faces significant challenges as it grapples with declining ridership, financial instability, and a future…
Residents of Alaska are reminded that they have until the close of Sunday, March 31, to submit their applications for the 2024 Alaska Permanent Fund dividend. Those opting to file…