The average age of a fisherman in Alaska has increased to fifty, which is ten years older than it was one generation ago, according to “Turning the Tide," a report from a UAF College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences research team.

Alaska school districts are hiring teachers from the Philippines, but it’s not the first time employers in the state have looked to the island nation to address a labor shortage. In part 4 of Mabuhay sa Alaska, KMXT’s Brian Venua reports that this is just the latest wave in more than a century of ebb and flow.

Moving to rural Alaska takes a lot of adjustment — especially when you’re coming from a city with a population of 13 million. In Part 3 of Mabuhay sa Alaska, KMXT’s Brian Venua reports on how teachers who have made the move from the Philippines are navigating their new lives in Alaska.

The Kodiak Island Borough and the City of Kodiak argued that the state should not have renewed Second Floor's restaurant or eating place license, REPL. The state ABC Board agreed.

Alaska school districts are ramping up international hiring. For some, that means sending their own recruiters to the Philippines. In Part 2 of Mabuhay sa Alaska, KMXT’s Brian Venua reports that the process can be pretty complicated, and it’s only getting more stressful.

The Borough Assembly is scheduled to finalize the fiscal year 2026 budget at its June 5 meeting, after a public hearing. The meeting is also set to also include certifying and levying property taxes.

Schools across the United States are facing a challenging teacher shortage as fewer people join the profession compared to the number of folks who retire or leave. To keep schools running smoothly, many districts are looking abroad — namely to the Philippines. In Part 1 of Mabuhay sa Alaska, KMXT’s Brian Venua reports that schools in Alaska are more desperate than most.

As part of getting tsunami ready, the Native Village and the City of Ouzinkie have been working in tandem to fund and construct a new tsunami shelter to house all community members where they can also store necessary equipment and supplies.

With proponents saying the state’s existing, 401(k)-like retirement system is ineffective and a deterrent for hiring and retention, the House voted 21-19 late Monday to approve House Bill 78. If enacted, it would create a new pension plan and allow current employees to opt into the program.

Stocks of Pacific halibut are at historically low numbers, and are growing more slowly. Last year’s harvest was the lowest on record in over 120 years, according to data from fishery managers.