Alaska not expecting ash from Kamchatka eruption, for now
Shiveluch Volcano's eruption is not expected to create any ash deposits on the ground in Alaska, but that could change.
Alaska seeks more time to submit air-quality plan for particulate-plagued Fairbanks
The state’s environmental commissioner is pushing back on EPA’s position that the state should address power-plant emissions.
A year after Russia invaded Ukraine, a walrus discovery is caught up in geopolitics
Russian and American scientists have been cut off from collaborating for a year, and Arctic research is suffering.
Price Tagish: As Alaska boats age, who bears the cost?
In Alaska and many other coastal states, the aging of boats presents a costly environmental hazard.
Antibiotic-resistant microbes lurk in poop of Anchorage moose, UAA research finds
Like other animals in the wild, the big animals that roam Alaska’s largest city are carrying bacteria that cannot be killed by commonly used medicines.
Alaska musher and reality star Jessie Holmes injured while cleaning up storm damage
Holmes was trapped underneath the pile of plywood, insulation and other building materials.
Environmental DNA offers scientists a look at salmon’s past and future
Scales and other genetic material can be collected from seawater up to two days after fish leave an area, according to a new paper.
St. Paul Ramps Up Reindeer Program to Improve Food Security
For the last century, reindeer have roamed St. Paul Island without much oversight. But now, the tribal government is stepping up its management style to boost subsistence options and the local economy.
Northwest Alaska in Danger of Storm Surge, Flooding
The worst of the Bering Sea storm is not over. At least for the Northwest part of the state, says the National Weather Service. Meteorologist Don Moore, says the danger now is storm surge and flooding.
Peltola, Murkowski, FEMA administrator tour Nome storm damage
They also spoke with KNOM in Nome about their reactions to the storm damage, their priorities for recovery and resources available to Alaskans.
Alaska weather balloons are key in predicting snow’s fluffiness
As weather watchers will tell you, the snow's fluffiness matters, and predicting it depends on weather balloons.
At water blessing ceremony, Klukwan residents speak out against planned mine
Thursday's gathering of about 150 people at the Klehini River near Haines also included protests against the proposed Palmer Project mine.
In Fairbanks, renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma performs composition about impacts of climate change
The world-famous musician performed in a composition last month that gives voice to "a lot of unexpressed grief" over Alaska's loss of salmon.
Alaska tourism threatened as iconic glaciers melt away
As the world’s glaciers retreat, so does the outlook for the Alaska tourism sector. But the pace of that retreat is still in human hands.
NOAA investigates death of whale calf near Juneau
NOAA is still investigating what happened to Tango, but a post-mortem exam on Saturday revealed injuries consistent with a vessel strike.
Eklutna Hydro Project owners’ plan would return water to most, but not all of Eklutna River
The plan would bypass the dam and send water back down 11 of 12 miles of the Eklutna River. But some want to see the river fully restored.
Preparations underway for 2024 climbing season on Denali
More than 900 climbers have registered to attempt a summit of Denali this season, with 300 more registered for backcountry climbs.
Little fish, big tradition: Alaskans embrace the culinary and cultural tradition of hooligan
Locals seek out the oily candlefish to preserve cultural heritage and to create new traditions through food.
As Nunapitchuk aims to relocate, it has support from powerful allies
Last fall, Nunapitchuk was selected as a testing ground for a new approach to climate-driven village relocation.
As climate change transforms the Arctic, Homeland Security must adapt, official says
The forces of climate change that are reducing ice cover and opening up the Arctic to more activity are making Alaska more important, said Dimitri Kusnezov.