More News

Analysis: Chicago foundation paid $3.3 million to Mecklenburg County to keep career criminals, like DeCarlos Brown, on the streets

BySW Alaska NewsSep 11, 2025

Mecklenburg County received $3.3 million from a Chicago-based political foundation after leaders agreed to “reduce the use of incarceration” for repeat criminals like DeCarlos Brown, Jr.


Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Kodiak Island Borough in August compared to previous month

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Kodiak Island Borough in August compared to previous month

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Kodiak Island Borough in August remained the same in comparison to the previous month.
John Lettieri, President and CEO of Economic Innovation Group

Bristol Bay Borough saw 6.1% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

In 2022, government transfers contributed 9.6% of income in Bristol Bay Borough. How does this compare to historical figures?
How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities in Kodiak Island Borough as of July?

How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities in Kodiak Island Borough as of July?

Cities in Kodiak Island Borough recorded 24 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of July.

Aleutians East Borough ranks 26th in Alaska for government transfer dependency at 7% in 2022

BySW Alaska NewsJul 10, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 7% of income in Aleutians East Borough—ranking it 26th least dependent among Alaska counties.


David Rosner, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Regular gas at $9.09 per gallon in Dillingham Census Area in week ending May 30

For the week ending May 30, the lowest reported price of regular gas in Dillingham Census Area stood at $9.09 per gallon.
National Memorial Arch in Pennsylvania

Anniversaries of Southwest Alaska military service members’ sacrifice observed this week ending June 6

This week ending June 6 marks the anniversaries of military service members from Southwest Alaska who gave their lives in military service.
Jackson Krug

Which Southwest Alaska area high school alumni will be active during the week beginning Monday, Feb. 9?

The upcoming week starting Monday, Feb. 9 will feature this former Southwest Alaska area high school athlete.