News of the North

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Two avalanches were reported today and were estimated to have happened sometime Monday Evening.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Bureau of Land Management announced today that it signed and issued leases on nine of the tracts that received qualifying bids from the first-ever oil and gas lease sale for the Coastal Plain of Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Recall Dunleavy group held a zoom press conference on their reboot and Final Signature-Gathering Effort.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska State Senate has organized.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska Seaplanes plans to fly two daily roundtrip flights between Juneau and Petersburg starting April 5.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau Mayor Beth Weldon said the initial CBJ COVID-19 vaccine clinic was successful.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - It's a notable day for the Juneau School District with the first batch of second and third graders returning to in-person instruction.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Monday proved to be a notable day weather-wise in Juneau.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Martin Luther King, Junior Day of Service food drives in Juneau Monday were deemed a complete success.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Governor Mike Dunleavy has a new Attorney General.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A high wind warning has been issued for Juneau.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Department of Health and Social Services today announced 153 new people identified with COVID-19 in Alaska

SEATTLE (AP) — A Seattle-based seafood company has reported that Alaska seafood plant workers have tested positive for COVID-19, including one who was taken to a hospital.

SEATTLE (AP) — A Washington report has found one of the state’s iconic fish is facing a threat to its existence because of climate change.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau Police arrested a 41-year-old man on two warrants following a traffic stop just after midnight Monday in the 34-hundred block of Douglas Highway.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The first session of the 32nd Alaska State Legislature is scheduled to convene Tuesday.

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska lawmakers are set to convene from the coronavirus pandemic and a near decade long run of budget deficits.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A petition to recall the chair of the Anchorage Assembly for failing to cancel an August meeting because of pandemic emergency regulations is scheduled to be put to district voters on the April ballot.

BETHEL, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska video store that held on for years longer than most of its contemporaries has succumbed to economic pressure and rolled the final credits on its 35-year story.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Department of Health and Social Services reports 271 new people identified with COVID-19 in Alaska.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reported 195 new COVID-19 cases Saturday.

Willow, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska State Troopers are investigating the death of a woman who was discovered along the roadway near Willow on the ninth of January.

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska National Guard says about 80 of its members volunteered to provide assistance for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The University of Alaska Board of Regents has reinstated the university alpine ski team after the program raised enough money to save itself from elimination.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Far-right media personality Tim Gionet, who calls himself “Baked Alaska,” has been arrested by the FBI for his involvement in the riot at the U.S. Capitol.

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

Juneau, Alaska (AP) — The University of Alaska Board of Regents has extended the contract for its interim president.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Two hundred people signed up for the waiting list for the CBJ vaccination event this weekend.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Like many things, the pandemic has waylaid plans this year to conduct a Martin Luther King, Junior ceremony Monday, but Dr. King will still be remembered by a Day of Service event.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Dunleavy Administration is backing off a bit on its plans to divide the Department of Health and Social Services into two departments.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - At a "tele" town hall on Thursday evening, the Juneau delegation discussed how COVID-era policies at the Capitol building might make civic engagement easier.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Due to improved health status, the Juneau School District is now operating winter sports. That's the word from Juneau School District Superintendent Dr. Bridget Weiss.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau's vaccination clinic at Centennial Hall begins today.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Trail Mix has been successful beyond expectations for the project to fix the Treadwell Ditch Trail

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Three more COVID-19 cases were reported by the City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center Thursday.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau Police Department has issued the following statement in regards to the possible threat of armed protests in the state capital and specifically at the state capitol building.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is seeking a consultant to provide plans, specifications, and a cost estimate related to improvements at the Egan and Yandukin Drive intersection.

Alaska (KINY) - Governor Michael Dunleavy issued an extension to the Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration on Thursday. It is set to go into effect at 12:00 a.m. Jan. 15 until 12:00 a.m. Feb. 14.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY - ABC) - The House of Representatives voted to impeach President Trump this week, with the ten Republican Congress members joining the Democrats.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The State of Alaska has received bids for its two fast ferries and two spare engines from a company in Spain.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - There's danger of avalanches out Thane Road

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Wildlife advocates are asking a federal court to overturn a U.S. government decision that stripped Endangered Species Act protections for wolves across most of the nation.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Additional students will be returning to in-person learning next week.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau School approved its legislative priorities during its regular meeting this week.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A new Alaska Division of Public Health report says health mandates issued in Anchorage helped reduce the spread of the coronavirus last year.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - On the latest attempts by the Trump administration to tackle some of the logistics challenges facing the vaccine rollout the State of Alaska is prominently mentioned in this report from ABC's Megan Tevrizian

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska U.S. Rep. Don Young voted against impeaching President Donald Trump on a charge of “incitement of insurrection” Wednesday, one week after a deadly mob siege of the Capitol that Young called “an act of terror against American democracy, law enforcement and members of Congress.”

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau Representative Sara Hannan was asked on Action Line about security at the state capitol in view of the possibility of armed protests while a guest on Action Line.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau's legislative delegation plans a Telephone Town Hall meeting Thursday evening in advance of next Tuesday's start of the legislative session.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau has officially moved into a “moderate” COVID 19 health risk

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - COVID 19 vaccines are being rolled out to Juneau community members.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Teachers are among the groups urging state officials to speed up their eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine after Alaska’s allocation quickly depleted.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center on Tuesday reported one new resident identified with COVID-19 in Juneau.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The January edition of Alaska Economic Trends published by the State Department of Labor and Workforce Development highlights the jobs forecast for this year.

Flagstaff, Arizona (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case that centers on who gets a share of $8 billion in federal coronavirus relief allocated for tribes.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Smoothly is the word used by the Permanent Fund Dividend Division in the State Department of Revenue to describe the 2021 application period to date.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Due to the CBJ Emergency Operations Center lowering the overall community risk to Level 2 Moderate, Juneau Libraries, City Museum and the Permit Center are returning to in-person service.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A bulletin from the FBI says to be on the lookout for armed protests leading up to and including inauguration day not only in the nation's capital but in the capitals of all 50 states.

Sitka, Alaska (KINY) – The Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium helped welcome baby girl Cattleya Diann Strauderman to the world on January 8, 2021.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The fate of the tourism industry, especially its fate in Juneau and Alaska, was a topic of discussion at the Juneau Assembly meeting Monday evening.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Assembly Committee of the Whole heard the Visitor Industry Task Force report at its meeting on Monday night

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A bulletin from the FBI says to be on the outlook for armed protests leading up to and including inauguration day not only in the nation's capital but in the capitals of all 50 states.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Sealaska Corporation plans to get out of the logging business.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Within 25 minutes after the registration period began at Noon Monday, all appointments for the upcoming COVID 19 Vaccine clinic  were booked.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center is lowering the overall community risk to Level 2 Moderate.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The first session of the 32nd Alaska State Legislature convenes on Tuesday, January 19, but it's still not known who will be in charge of either body.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Assembly meets with Juneau's legislative delegation Tuesday morning.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau School Board conducts a work session and regular meeting Tuesday.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Department of Health and Social Services today announced 186 new people identified with COVID-19 in Alaska.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The special three-week holiday enforcement effort by Alaska State Troopers and Wildlife Troopers kept them busy.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Eaglecrest Ski Area in Juneau announces that it is now entering its regular season schedule.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A count by the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Sunday came up with 257 new COVID-19 cases in the state.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Health officials in Anchorage said appointments for residents to receive their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine have filled up in a matter of hours this week, leading to frustration for people still trying to sign up as vaccination clinics are planned throughout the weekend and early next week.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Officials say the usual transportation difficulties in rural Alaska have presented unique obstacles for distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A Metlakatla man was arrested at a Ketchikan hotel by Alaska State Trooper Saturday night on drug charges.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski has become the first Republican senator to say President Donald Trump should resign.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska State Troopers assisted by Klawock PD, Craig PD and Pretrial Enforcement, arrested a Klawock man on Friday for drug misconduct.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Republican senators now say President Donald Trump should resign in the wake of deadly riots at the Capitol, as support for the House drive to impeach him a second time is gaining momentum.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau Superior Court Judge Phillip Pallenberg denied the Alaska Legislative Council's request for a preliminary injunction against Governor Dunleavy's appointees.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Monoclonal antibody treatment is now available to certain individuals in Juneau.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Assembly Committee of the Whole will take up recommendations of the Visitor Industry Task Force during its meeting Monday evening.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau School District says Shawn Arnold will be the next Director of Student Services.

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Supreme Court has ruled against Republican Minority Leader Lance Pruitt’s bid for a new election after a recount showed he lost his state House seat by 11 votes.

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy says the state will appeal the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ rejection of a key permit for a proposed copper and gold mine in a region that supports the world’s largest sockeye salmon runs.

SEATTLE (AP) — Alaska Airlines says at least 14 people could be banned from the company's flights after the passengers were rowdy, argumentative and refused to wear masks on a flight from Dulles International Airport to Seattle.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau Superior Judge Phillip Pallenberg heard arguments in the case between the Alaska Legislative Council and Governor Dunleavy on Friday; no decision has been made at this time.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau will have a sufficient amount of the COVID-19 vaccine to proceed with its clinic January 15 through the 17 at Centennial Hall.

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

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau School District has decided to start bringing back some students to classrooms.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Some teachers in Anchorage have asked the school district to delay a return to in-person instruction until they are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska once again lost population in 2020.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Holland America and Princess Cruises have announced pauses on planned sailings in Alaskan waters in response to health guidelines established since the outbreak of COVID-19.

CHICAGO (AP) — More and more airlines are saying “No” to emotional-support animals.

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Friday in an election challenge brought by Republican state House Minority Leader Lance Pruitt.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Former Juneau Police Chief Mike Gelston has passed away.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The second round of grants for local artists is announced by the Juneau Community Foundation.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau Parks and Recreation will be opening reservations for its newest cabin on Jan. 11 at noon.

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The chief of Alaska Public Health Laboratories says the state has not yet seen new variants of the coronavirus through its surveillance program.

Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Blood Bank is open--with COVID-19 safety protocols in place--and accepting donations of blood and plasma.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau Community Foundation has announced the third round of grants for its Covid-19 response fund.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is reporting one new resident identified with COVID-19 in Juneau and five nonresidents who previously had COVID-19 but their cases were never reported.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Assembly Finance Committee agreed at last night's meeting to spend $75,000 for the design of an expanded Centennial Hall that would incorporate a performing arts element.

A vaccine clinic is coming soon for those eligible

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - An Anchorage doctor has been sentencing in U. S. District Court in Anchorage for prescribing medically unnecessary opioids.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed this year’s federal budget, which includes a directive to study sea otter reintroduction in the Pacific Northwest.

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. government has held its first-ever oil and gas lease sale for Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, an event critics labeled as a bust with major oil companies staying on the sidelines and a state corporation the main bidder.

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A proposal to help young commercial fishermen that had support from lawmakers in coastal states has become law. President Donald Trump signed the Young Fishermen’s Development Act into law on Tuesday.

KENAI, Alaska (AP) — A new report says the Kenai Peninsula Borough received more state and municipal coronavirus relief funds than almost anywhere else in Alaska.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Black Caucus says it’s working with African American medical professionals to address skepticism about COVID-19 vaccines among communities of color.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Assembly Finance Committee will take a look at a proposal that calls for an expanded Centennial Hall to accommodate a performing arts center at this evening's meeting.

BETHEL, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska school district has established a limited intranet system in an attempt to provide students with more reliable distance learning during the coronavirus pandemic.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Fourteen-year-old husky, Chachi, has been missing in the Engineer's Cutoff area of Juneau since New Year's Day.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - DHSS today announced two deaths of Alaska residents and 353 new people identified with COVID-19 in Alaska.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau hopes to avoid a post-holiday season bump in covid cases

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - There were four new cases of COVID-19 reported in Ketchikan Tuesday. Three involved people in the Gateway City.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Seattle-based Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star is back in Alaska.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau has its first baby of 2021. The baby girl named Madelynn Rose arrived at 7:50 a.m. on the fifth day of the year.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — There's another change for this year's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A man perished in a cabin fire Tuesday in the Fairbanks area.

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP and KINY) — A U.S. judge has refused to halt oil and gas lease sales in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge that were pushed by the Trump administration in its final days.

JUNEAU, Alaska (KINY) — Today Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Dr. Tamika L. Ledbetter announced that this week the department began issuing the $300 Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation payments.

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.