News of the North

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska health department says the state is set to receive 60,760 first doses of COVID-19 vaccines for March and an extra 6,070 doses for February.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - On Wednesday, Juneau reported three new cases of COVID-19--one nonresident and two residents.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Governor Mike Dunleavy has tested positive for COVID-19. He is currently at home with mild COVID-19 symptoms.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - So all Princess, Holland America, and Seabourn sailings from Vancouver have been canceled.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Holland America Line says it is extending its pause of cruise operations to now include all sailings that depart from or conclude in a Canadian port in 2021. The company says this will include several Alaska, three Canada/New England, and two Pacific Coastal cruises in the summer and fall of this year. It also includes all Land+Sea Journeys.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Governor Dunleavy's Chief of Staff, Ben Stevens, is vacating his position in the administration to work for ConocoPhillips.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Princes Cruises has canceled a number of voyages given the uncertainty over the pandemic and Canada's decision to close its waters and ports until February of 2022.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A highly transmissible coronavirus variant originally traced to Brazil has been discovered in Alaska.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A moderate 4 point 2 earthquake was recorded in Southeast Alaska early Wednesday morning.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Training for 53 new Alaska law enforcement officers is underway in two different programs.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Liz Perry, the President and CEO of Travel Juneau, has invited President Biden to visit Juneau to see the impact of the pandemic on the town and the economic impact of no cruise ship season last year, and the danger that a second season will be lost.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Officials say an Alaska Native corporation hoping to receive a federal permit to look for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge did not complete aerial surveys for polar bears on time.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska’s Matanuska-Susitna Borough plans to submit a bid to host the 2024 Arctic Winter Games.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Andy Teuber, president of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, has resigned.

EDMONDS, Wash. (AP) — The Coast Guard has opened an inquiry into the deadly sinking of the crab boat Scandies Rose in the Gulf of Alaska.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - There were no new COVID-19 cases reported in Juneau Tuesday.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - An Alaska Airlines jet was struck by lightning in Southeast Alaska Sunday night.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Frank Hauser of Anchorage has been offered the position of Superintendent of Schools in Sitka.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau's Katie Hurley has passed at the age of 99.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A Fairbanks foundation has donated a Chilkat robe to Sealaska Heritage Institute in an effort to return it to its homeland.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A jury has ordered Alaska Airlines to pay $3.2 million to the family of a 75-year-old disabled woman who died four months after falling down a Portland International Airport escalator.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - An annual study conducted by WalletHub ranks the hardest working cities in America and ranked Anchorage, Alaska number one for the second year in a row.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau reported 12 new cases of COVID-19 between Feb. 20-22. Of them, one is a nonresident.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau residents 65 years old and over will be given the opportunity to sign up early for the March 12th and 13th COVID-19 vaccination event put on by the City and Borough of Juneau.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Governor Mike Dunleavy is in self-isolation at his home in the Mat-Su Borough after he was informed Sunday that he was in close contact Saturday with an individual who was later found to be positive for the coronavirus.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau Chamber of Commerce is doing all it can to save the endangered cruise ship season.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A Juneau crab fisherman is accused of illegal fishing.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service Sunday night was canceled by the National Weather Service Monday morning before six.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - State DOT is planning avalanche mitigation work on Thane Road.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Avalanche danger is high in the Juneau area.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Four law enforcement officers were involved in an officer involved shooting in Dillingham last Thursday. Three are Alaska State Troopers and the other is a Dillingham police officer.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The University of Alaska Board of Regents meets this Thursday and Friday.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A joint meeting with the Juneau Airport Board of Directors highlights Monday evening's Assembly Committee of the Whole meeting.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Newly purchased property and buildings adjacent to an Anchorage shelter are expected to serve as a resource hub for people experiencing homelessness.

A work of art by the first Tlingit and Athabascan artist to be featured on a United States Postal Service stamp is scheduled for release this summer.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska School Activities Association says the state’s high school basketball tournaments will be scheduled to take place in Palmer and Wasilla instead of Anchorage due to the coronavirus pandemic.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The hockey and gymnastics programs at the University of Alaska Anchorage have asked for a fundraising deadline extension to save their programs from elimination.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska public health officials say 3,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine will arrive later than expected because of a winter storm that has ravaged the continental U.S. The state’s immunization program manager, Matt Bobo, said Thursday that some vaccine appointments may be postponed until next week.

Juneau, Alaska (AP) - Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy says his administration will no longer respond to or participate in hearings led by state Senator Lora Reinbold.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The next COVID-19 vaccine clinic for eligible groups is March 12th and March 13th at Centennial Hall.

Anchorage, Alaska (KINY ) - Roger Keeling, a 54-year-old Fairbanks man, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in a murder-for-hire plot.

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska Department of Law investigation has found there were no violations of state law or regulations in a contract awarded to the grandson of a major donor to an effort to elect Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy in 2018.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center is reporting two new residents identified with COVID-19 in Juneau.

By MARK THIESSENtoday ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska woman had the scare of a lifetime when using an outhouse in the backcountry and she was attacked by a bear, from below.

PORT ANGELES, Wash. (AP) — The National Transportation Safety Board says the crash of a small plane near Port Angeles, Washington that killed one person happened after it apparently ran out of fuel.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau Superior Court Judge Phillip Pallenberg ruled on Thursday that Governor Dunleavy's appointments in 2020 were rejected by the Legislature's failure to approve them, and the governor's attempt to reinstate them as "recess appointments" was illegal.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Nine new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Juneau on Thursday, bringing the active caseload to 22 individuals.

Sitka, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Longline Fishermen's Association (ALFA) will hold its mid-winter Fishermans Expo on Monday and invites both new and experienced, commercial and subsistence fishermen to attend.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - At long last, the State House has approved a Committee on Committees report.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center has lowered the overall community COVID-19 risk to Level 1 Minimal.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A proposed bill would upend Alaska’s longstanding system for choosing judges by allowing the governor to make direct appointments to two levels of the state’s judiciary.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Volcano Observatory plans to improve its monitoring system this year after the coronavirus pandemic delayed the changes last year.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau Police apprehended a 28-year-old man Tuesday evening after he was seen interfering with traffic in the 3400 block of Glacier Highway.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The case of the Alaska Legislative Council versus Dunleavy was heard by Juneau Superior Court Judge Phillip Pallenberg Wednesday.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — ConocoPhillips Alaska plans to cut about 95 jobs following its $9.7 billion acquisition of Texas oil and gas company Concho Resources Inc.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau’s COVID risk level lowers to Level 1 Minimal

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center reported Wednesday two new residents identified with COVID-19 in Juneau.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - President Joe Biden declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Alaska and ordered federal assistance to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from November 30 to December 2, 2020.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Joel Bolger addressed a joint session of the Legislature Wednesday and talked about the challenges facing the court system during the COVID-19 pandemic.

WASHINGTON (KINY) - The Alaska Congressional delegation released a joint statement on Wednesday, in which they "expressed frustration and disappointment" at a court decision to halt work on ConocoPhillips' Willow project in Alaska's North Slope.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Elizabeth Peratrovich day virtual celebration yesterday evening brought leaders of Native Organizations across the state together to reflect and honor Peratrovich's story.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The state ferry LeConte will stay in service for an additional week next week before heading to Ketchikan for its annual overhaul and certification.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - As the result of a domestic dispute on Valentine's Day, a dispatch from the Juneau Police Department reports a man was arrested on multiple charges.

Angoon, Alaska (KINY) - Nearly 7,000 bottles of water were delivered to the community after residents experienced waterline failures.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center are reporting 12 new individuals identified with COVID-19 over the time of February 13th - 16th.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska Senior U. S. Senator Lisa Murkowski is back in Alaska on the heels of voting to convict former President Trump for inciting a riot at the U. S. Capitol. Murkowski was in Juneau Monday to visit the icebreaker Polar Star that was docked at the downtown harbor since Friday.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Tuesday the 16th marks Elizabeth Peratrovich day in Alaska, and Alaska Native organizations plan to hold a virtual celebration.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The House Majority on Monday proceeded with its organization by naming a Committee on Committees.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Ptarmigan Chairlift at Eaglecrest is ready for action once again.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A city and borough owned Eaglecrest shuttle bus was involved in an accident on Egan Drive at Twin Lakes at about 5 p.m. Monday.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Members of an Alaska community are working to restore an abandoned boat that has become an iconic local landmark.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A building in Anchorage that once housed a Key Bank office is undergoing a $41 million renovation inspired by Alaska’s glaciers.

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The family of an Alaska man who was fatally shot at a naval training base says they’re still seeking answers months after his death.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Seal oil has been a staple in the diet of Alaska’s Inupiat for generations. But when elders entered nursing homes, they were cut off from the comfort food:

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - University of Alaska Southeast Chancellor Karen Carey had several items to share during the KINY Morning Show Monday.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation of Trustees meets Wednesday and Thursday.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The application period for the Alaska Housing Relief response program for rent or utility relief starts Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 8 a.m.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A federal appeals court has sided with conservation and Indigenous groups by ordering work to stop at a major oil project on Alaska’s North Slope.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Governor Dunleavy is opting against extending the state's COVID-19 disaster declaration despite calls from lawmakers to do so for another 30 days.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A package addressed from California to a residence in Juneau was found to contain 430 grams of methamphetamine.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Court System plans to resume criminal jury trials in the near future on a conditional basis.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Authorities in Alaska have launched an investigation after human remains were found following a fire that destroyed a cabin near a fishing lodge northwest of Anchorage.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — School officials in Alaska have implemented a new policy requiring masks at sporting events last week in response to coronavirus outbreaks at a half-dozen Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District schools.

WASHINGTON (KINY) - Alaska US Senator Dan Sullivan voted to acquit former President Trump of charges related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, while Senator Lisa Murkowski voted to convict on Saturday. The vote ultimately failed 57-43, falling short of the two-thirds majority needed.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Governor Dunleavy has issued a statement in reference to the state's COVID-19 disaster declaration that expires Sunday.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Three rural Alaska communities have launched a pilot program intended to create more culturally sensitive protocols on how government and law enforcement should respond to cases with missing or slain Alaska Natives.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - US Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star arrived in Juneau on Friday and will remain moored downtown through the weekend.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Governor Mike Dunleavy has accepted the resignation of Amanda Price as commissioner of the Alaska Department of Public Safety.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau School District has a project on the Governor's top 25 projects to be funded via the capital budget he has proposed to the Legislature.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Following extensive debate the State Senate Friday approved a resolution calling on Governor Dunleavy to extend the state's COVID 19 emergency disaster declaration for another 30 days.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - There was a very short House session Friday, but it included an important message from Anchorage Representative Chris Tuck.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center is reporting two new residents identified with COVID-19 in Juneau.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Due to the likely end to the state emergency declaration orders, the Juneau Assembly voted unanimously to enact an emergency ordinance mandating COVID-19 testing for all travelers into Juneau—just like what was required under the state’s health orders.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Southeast Alaska Land Trust (SEALT) has just acquired 2.5 acres of the Mendenhall Wetlands for conservation purposes.

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S. Interior Department officials have canceled a Trump administration directive that gave local and state officials power to block purchases of land and water for conservation purposes.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY ) - The Ptarmigan chairlift at Eaglecrest will be closed indefinitely after heavy winds damaged it earlier this week.

HONOLULU (AP) — Senators from Hawaii and Alaska have been elected the chairperson and vice chairperson of the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. Hawaii Democratic Sen. Brian Schatz will serve as chairperson. Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski will be vice chairperson.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska skier who was injured by a bear when his group accidentally disturbed the animal’s den has been released from a Juneau hospital.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough reported one new COVID-19 case on Thursday.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Kodiak Republican Lousie Stutes was elected speaker of the State House on day 24 of the legislative session.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The victims in the crash of a light plane near Chitnia in Alaska's Interior on February 4 have been identified by Alaska State Troopers.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska's United States Senators addressed the Southeast Conference mid-session summit this morning and both talked about Alaska's endangered cruise ship season. Senator Dan Sullivan said he has had a conversation with Canada's new Transportation Minister who issued the latest order.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - An Anchorage Superior Court judge has ruled that the State of Alaska breached its collective bargaining with the Alaska State Employees Association, violated the separation of powers provision in the constitution, and the Public Employee Relations and Administrative Procedures Acts.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Assembly's regular meeting delayed Monday because of the power outage is set for this evening.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - There was high school basketball action Wednesday night in Juneau and Sitka.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Anchorage Assembly has voted to indefinitely postpone a resolution against one of its own members who was criticized for online comments about vehicle license plates that appeared to glorify Nazis.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - For the first time in over 12 years, the temperature at Juneau's Airport dipped below zero Wednesday.

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska’s governor has issued a disaster declaration and released funds for a southwest village more than three weeks after a fire destroyed the community’s only source of drinking water.

The House voted 32-7 to send to the senate fast track legislation that provides 24 million for the marine highway system to keep running and 45 million for medicaid.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A federal study says more shrubs growing on Arctic tundra likely will have little effect on the abundance of most bird species until the vegetation grows tall.