According to the changes, a qualifying newspaper would be required to publish at least twice weekly.

Senators Dan Sullivan, Lisa Murkowski, and Rep. Nick Begich have introduced the Bycatch Reduction and Research Act, legislation focused on fisheries research, monitoring, and bycatch reduction in federal waters off Alaska.

The committee’s formation follows Administrative Order 361, issued in fall 2025

Additional details, including Zoom access information, are expected to be released ahead of the meetings.

Nine crew members were hoisted to a helicopter off a commercial crab boat amid near gale force winds, strong downward drafts from a nearby cliff and rough seas after the fishing vessel grounded on an Alaska island in the Bering Sea.

The one-day initiative, held on December 12, dedicated 10% of grocery sales and 5% of fuel sales at all Three Bears locations to food banks and community organizations across Alaska.

Both bills now move to the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration.

The review investigated the September 25, 2025, officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of 30-year-old Anchorage resident Tyler Moyer.

The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge announced on Monday, January 5, that snowmachine access is now open in all areas of the refuge traditionally designated for snowmachine use.

Only fish raised at state-operated hatcheries or cooperating private nonprofit hatcheries are included in the plan.