Alaska DTC seafood company looks to break into retail, foodservice

Wild Alaskan Company, which launched in 2017 to deliver wild-caught Alaskan seafood direct to the consumer (DTC), also wants its products in retailer and at food service. The company's planned expansion was revealed in a job listing for a director of …

Alaska Symphony of Seafood showcases industry impact

February 26, 2025 The Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF), in partnership with the United Fishermen of Alaska (UFA), hosted a Legislative Reception in Juneau on February 18, bringing together seafood industry leaders, policymakers, and community …

Alaska legislators oppose Governor’s fish farming proposal

February 26, 2025 Two prominent members of the Alaska House of Representatives have announced their opposition to Governor Mike Dunleavy’s proposal to lift the state’s 35-year old ban on fish farming. Speaker of the House Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, and …

Alaska Needs Infrastructure Security – Inside Sources

Many of the things that make life in Alaska difficult are the very things that we love about it. It’s remote, rugged and sparsely populated. The communities are situated in some of the most dynamic, beautiful and diverse landscapes in the world and are …

University of Alaska Fairbanks to host annual Festival of Native Arts

Alaska-based CHamoru author's new thriller delves into ancient spiritual traditions

A former Guam resident living in Alaska is set to release his second paranormal thriller, which explores the largely forgotten spiritual traditions of the makåna, the ancient predecessors of modern CHamoru traditional healers. M.K. Aleja's new book, …

Alaska Lawmakers receive Invasive Species presentation as state grapples with current invasions

JUNEAU, Alaska (KTUU) - It’s National Invasive Species Week across the United States — and in the state capitol Alaska Legislators received a presentation about emerging invasive species — why they are a concern, and potential solutions for them. The …

Alaska emergency warning system upgrades paused amid FEMA funding questions

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Federal Emergency Management Agency grants reimbursing public broadcasters to upgrade their emergency warning systems, which include crucial weather warnings and AMBER alerts, have been paused as part of a federal funding review, …

‘We just needed to take a pause’: Broadway Alaska’s ‘TINA - The Tina Turner Musical’ canceled

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - “TINA - The Tina Turner Musical” has been canceled for its Alaska stop on its tour across North America. Broadway Alaska said the Tina Tour is going strong across the country, but due to compounding economic issues at the …

Flu cases spike in Alaska, following national trends

Influenza or flu cases in Alaska are spiking, according to data from the state’s Division of Public Health. Cases have increased dramatically the last three weeks and flu-like illnesses made up about 5% of emergency room visits last week. Joe McLaughlin, …