A Kodiak-based pollock trawler's accidental catch of 2,000 king salmon has led to the closure of a Gulf of Alaska fishery, causing layoffs and stranding $9 million worth of pollock. The closure is expected to cost millions in lost revenue and tax dollars.

CBJ presented its first phase of a flood mitigation plan, which includes heavy-duty sandbags from the Army Corps of Engineers to protect four miles of riverbank. The plan could cost up to $2 million, with further discussions on funding scheduled for October 21.

Alaska legislators have voted to limit protest signs in the state Capitol to 11x17 inches, following large protests earlier this year. The new rule aims to prevent disruptions while still allowing for public expression.

An Alaska man convicted of cyberstalking will receive a new trial after it was revealed that the presiding judge, former U.S. District Court Judge Joshua Kindred, had inappropriate relationships with prosecutors involved in his case. Kindred's misconduct has prompted a review of over 40 cases.

In Juneau's recent election, 60% of voters rejected Proposition 2, which aimed to ban cruise ships on Saturdays. Opponents spent $600,000 to defeat the measure, with significant support from local businesses and large cruise companies like Disney. Supporters raised less than $1,000.

Alaska residents have until Sunday, October 6, to register to vote for the November general election. In-person registration is available at election offices, and online registration is also open. Mail-in ballot requests must be submitted by October 26.

Voting for Katmai National Park’s annual Fat Bear Week started, where fans pick the fattest brown bear preparing for winter hibernation. The event was delayed after Bear 402, a fan favorite, was killed in a bear fight. Twelve bears will now compete, and voting continues until October 8.

Haines Borough Assembly approved a cruise passenger fee, starting at $9 per passenger in 2025, aimed at funding tourism-related infrastructure improvements. The fee will increase to $12 in 2027 and $13 in 2029, with funds used for projects that benefit cruise passengers.

Hilcorp has applied to install water level gauges in Birch Creek as part of ongoing oil and gas exploration efforts in partnership with Doyon, Interior Alaska's Native corporation. The exploration site is near the Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge, raising potential environmental concerns.

With 23% of ballots counted, the "Ship-Free Saturdays" proposition is failing, while propositions one and three, regarding funding for city projects, are passing. The recall bids for Board of Education members are failing, and Mayor Beth Weldon is leading her re-election bid with 60% of the vote. Full results will be updated Friday.

Investigators with the Southeast Alaska Cities Against Drugs task force intercepted over $100,000 worth of drugs at the Juneau airport. Two women from Washington were arrested after authorities found thousands of fentanyl pills, cocaine, meth, and heroin in their possession. Both face multiple charges related to drug distribution.

The U.S. Coast Guard spotted Russian and Chinese vessels operating together in the Bering Sea. This joint activity raises concerns in Washington as cooperation between the two nations increases, particularly following similar military actions near Alaska in July.

The ACLU of Alaska uncovered a data breach by the Department of Corrections, where the health information of at least 74 inmates was publicly accessible on a training website. The ACLU has filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and demanded immediate action to protect the privacy of affected individuals.

A federal judge ruled that regulators did not adequately assess the risks of a major waste spill from the proposed Donlin Gold mine in Western Alaska. While the ruling is a partial victory for tribal governments opposing the project, the mine's permit remains valid pending further legal review.