Decreased enrollment and increased property values mean less local and state funding.
Joseph Miller and Jason Woodruff were charged with federal criminal civil rights violations on Dec. 16.
NOAA cuts, economic headwinds and invasive species pose problems, but there was some recovery in crab stocks and salmon harvests.
After completing a court-ordered environmental study, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management said no changes are needed for the 2022 sale that drew just one bid.
The omnibus hearing for Kirby Calderwood was continued to Jan. 21. Trial week is currently scheduled for Feb. 17, barring finalization of a plea agreement.
The proposed increase, if approved by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, will go into effect Jan. 1.
Lodge #2127 recently completed disbursement of funds to the community from a $12,000 grant they received from the Alaska State Elks Association.
A judge issued an arrest warrant for Kevin Ray Hunter, who was indicted on Wednesday for allegedly abusing multiple juveniles.
Organizations in Nikiski and Kenai received funding from the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority.
The potential proposal would expand the Tanana Valley State Forest by 600,000 acres.
The foundation recently named three local artists as 2025 Individual Artist Award recipients.
Community members will tackle local waste streams and address municipal recycling, composting and reducing food waste.
Contango Ore helped build Alaska’s newest major mine. Its merger with and Dolly Varden Silver comes amid a flurry of deals in the state’s mining industry.
