Author: Rachel Enano
Rachel Enano
Rachel is passionate about to write the stories that matter most to her community. With a sharp investigative mind and a knack for storytelling, she strives to shed light on both the triumphs and challenges faced by residents.
In efforts to safeguard the chinook salmon population, state fisheries authorities have disclosed plans for imminent closures and restrictions on salmon gillnet fishing in sections of the Kuskokwim River drainage situated beyond the confines of the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge. Starting June 7th, gillnet fishing in Sections 4 and 5 of the Kuskokwim region, spanning from the refuge boundary near Aniak to the river’s source, will be temporarily halted until further notice. Similar closures will also be implemented on the Aniak River, extending from the refuge boundary near the Buckstock River to its origin. Following June 7th, targeting chinook…
A TOTE Maritime Alaska representative announced on Tuesday that a crucial cargo ship in the supply chain delivering groceries, cars, and construction materials to Alaska may be out of service for two weeks due to mechanical issues. The North Star, an 840-foot vessel, requires repairs, temporarily reducing the fleet of four large cargo that transport supplies weekly to the Don Young Port of Alaska in Anchorage. The North Star missed its scheduled visit on May 28 due to mechanical issues and is expected to miss the following Tuesday’s visit as well. However, it should return by June 11, according to…
According to company representatives, on May 16th, Alaska Airlines initiated a $60 million plan to enhance terminals and other facilities across its Alaskan operations in the coming years. Additionally, the airline is set to bolster its cargo presence in the state. Marilyn Romano, the airline’s Vice President for the Alaska region, stated in an interview that the projects include upgrades and potential expansions at some of the airline’s 13 terminals, marking the first such initiatives in decades. “We will thoroughly assess each terminal,” Romano remarked. As larger jets started accommodating more passengers and post-9/11 security measures required additional space, terminals…
In the past five years, the number of abortion cases in Alaska has remained steady, averaging around 1,235 annually, while chemically induced abortions have become the primary method for terminating pregnancies. During this period, Alaska’s fertility rate has reached an unprecedented low. According to Alaska’s 2023 abortion report, 1,194 women underwent 1,222 abortions last year, with the majority (73%) being unmarried. Teenagers aged 15-19 accounted for 123 abortions, and four procedures were performed on girls under the age of 15. As in previous years, the State of Alaska utilized public funds to cover over 40% of abortions, with 514 procedures…