On March 21, a team of researchers left Bethel on a snowmachine expedition across the western and northern coasts of Alaska.

The man, who has not been named publicly, was medevaced to Anchorage to receive treatment for “serious injuries.” State law enforcement officials are investigating the shooting.

Deeper than normal snow held in place by a monthslong cold snap in Western Alaska has driven large numbers of moose into communities across the region. For several moose, Bethel was their last stop.

Fuel usage at the community's power plant spiked following severe damage from ex-typhoon Halong. Now, the power utility is searching for a way to pay back an emergency fuel loan needed to make ends meet until spring.

Larson held onto a narrow lead throughout the race, finishing 5 minutes ahead of Akiak’s Mike Williams Jr. Normally billed as the February 50 Doubles, this year’s race was postponed to March, and then shifted to a single musher race out of concerns over children being exposed to extreme windchills.

Lawmakers are calling for the Trump administration to waive the fee for teachers hired through the H-1B visa program, which allows employers to recruit highly-skilled workers from overseas. The federal government raised the fee from $5,000 to $100,000 for each new applicant to the H-1B visa program in September 2025.

If you follow Mary Peltola on social media, maybe you’ve noticed that the former Alaska congresswoman is talking about more than fish, family and freedom as she runs for U.S. Senate.

Alaska Marine Lines, Matson and Tote are all increasing their fuel- related surcharges, starting this month.

Johnny Allen Nashookpuk and Jeffery Mulifai were both housed at Goose Creek Correctional Center in Wasilla and died in late March. They are the first two inmates to die in 2026.

Meanwhile, administrators insist the center is growing and becoming more community-focused.