Flood watches and gusts to 55 mph hit southern Southeast as an atmospheric river arrives
Southern Southeast faces up to 6 inches of rain and gusts to 55 mph Thursday into Friday, with flood watches from Ketchikan up to Petersburg.
by Walter AlaskaNews2d ago2 min read
State posts logging plan for 365-acre timber sale near Coffman Cove on Prince of Wales
The state posted a logging plan for a 365-acre timber sale near Coffman Cove on Prince of Wales Island. The plan and a comment deadline aren't public yet.
by Maggie AlaskaNews6d ago1 min read
Wind advisory covers Sitka, Prince of Wales and Annette Island until 10 am Sunday
Wind advisory in effect until 10 am Sunday for Sitka, Prince of Wales Island, and nearby communities, with gusts near 45 mph expected to down tree limbs and cause power outages.
by Walter AlaskaNews1w ago2 min read
Craig police chief says other Prince of Wales Island communities want 911 calls routed to Craig dispatch
Craig's police dispatch may start taking 911 calls for other Prince of Wales Island towns. The chief says it's doable, but radio dead zones cost money.
by Walter AlaskaNews2w ago2 min read
FAA seeks permit for weather station at Coffman Cove seaplane base
The FAA is seeking a 20-year state permit for a weather observation system at Coffman Cove. Comments close Oct. 2.
by Bill AlaskaNews3w ago1 min read
Prince of Wales heat advisory ends after temperatures reach the 80s
National Weather Service raised its heat advisory forecast for Prince of Wales Island to 82 degrees Friday, three degrees above normal summer highs for the 5,700 residents there.
by Maggie AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min read
Trust land near Control Lake would become a store, laundromat and fuel stop. Comments close Oct. 9.
Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Office approved a negotiated sale of Control Lake land on Prince of Wales Island, skipping competitive bidding.
by Alaska News1mo ago2 min read
Ketchikan House race pits utility incumbent against borough assembly challenger
Ketchikan has a race on its hand with a last minute filing
by Walter AlaskaNews4mo ago2 min read
Legislature advances $347M fire station grant program
Alaska House Finance Committee advanced a bill creating a $347 million matching grant program to help communities rebuild aging fire stations that no longer meet modern safety standards.
by Alaska News5mo ago3 min readAlaska House Rejects 30% Cut to Regional Jail Funding Despite Low Use
Alaska House rejected a proposal to cut a 30% regional jail funding increase, voting 16-24 against the amendment despite data showing many facilities operate at near-zero capacity.
by Alaska Newsadded 6mo ago3 min read