This year’s lineup featured both of Alaska’s U.S. senators, Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, as well as U.S. Congressman Nick Begich, state officials, and local leaders.

Instead, the commissioner points to warmer ocean temperatures, disease, and predation.

Officials lowered the alert level for a volcano near Alaska’s largest city to normal Wednesday, which they said indicates that Mount Spurr is “quiet” months after showing signs of activity that raised the possibility of an eruption.

It will be held at the Kenai Park Strip from noon to 4 pm.

Alaska Airlines announced a sweeping overhaul of its frequent flyer program.

Archbishop Alexei — the bishop of Alaska for the Orthodox Church in America, the now-independent offspring of the Russian Orthodox Church — met Friday with Putin at the Fort Richardson National Cemetery in Anchorage following Putin’s summit with U.S. President Donald Trump.

The meeting came as Taylor’s Department of Law is implementing a new process for Alaskans to request investigations by grand juries.

LaShaunda Maria Lewis was indicted on counts of first- and second-degree murder in the death of John “Skip” Dove Jr.

Police said Annie Heinrich showed signs of impairment, including difficulty walking, slurred speech, and trouble staying awake.

The loan would support the Water Treatment Plant Pumphouse Project, which includes building a new pumphouse at 420 Shotgun Dr. along with updated pumps, controls, piping, a backup generator, and pressure tanks.