In the University of Alaska Southeast hangar on Japonski Island, two watchmen are being carved and painted, the highest figures atop two 10-and-a-half-foot red cedar logs.

Three Southeast Alaska commercial fishers accused of deliberately sinking their boats are now pleading guilty. John Fisher of Sitka, Joseph Poling of Petersburg and Tony Vanveen of Sitka have each signed plea deals, according to documents filed with the U.S. District Court in the District of Alaska.

Crab fishing is practically synonymous with Alaska, but in recent years the Dungeness crab fishery has become less reliable. Many say that recovered sea otter populations are responsible for the decline. Now, after the summer commercial Dungeness season closed 20 days early, the borough is seeking solutions to support fishermen and push for more otter management.

A Haines man is heading up an effort to collect supplies for a home rebuilding effort in Tok where the Mukluk Fire has devastated parts of the community.

A traditional feast will be hosted by Sitka Tribe of Alaska tonight to celebrate the end of the 2026 Alaska Regional Conference of the Native American Fish & Wildlife Society. The annual conference of tribal land managers from across Alaska is being held for the first time in Sitka.

Deep in some of the most remote areas of forest on Wrangell Island, U.S. Forest Service natural resource technician Anna Belback tramped her way through dense trees and brush to set up a pair of speakers. She cranked up the volume and hit play — an invisible bird began to call loudly from the speaker. The alarm call of an adult goshawk.

US rivers ‘vital to Southeast Alaska’ under threat, tribes say, as Canadian leaders unite behind mining operations

As students from around Alaska start classes at Mt. Edgecumbe High School, school leaders say united leadership, new staff, and upgraded materials will bring change in the 2026-27 school year.

Block ‘reflects the reservation system only, not a projected return to service,’ AMHS says Monday; private operators are continuing to provide supplemental service

Electricity rates for Upper Lynn Canal residents hang in the balance amid debate over a more-than-$100 million bill — and who should pay it.

The Haines Borough appeared as if it would have a new police officer patrolling the Chilkat Valley, pending a background check. But he withdrew his application soon after being announced as a finalist.

Alaska’s first official Freedom Rock honoring veterans is painted and ready in a secure building at the Marine Service Center while awaiting setup at its future home at City Park.