Researchers utilize fiber optics to detect Cook Inlet’s seismic activity
A University of Washington team is testing whether fiber optic cable laid across Cook Inlet can help measure the region's earthquakes.
Gas leak triggers chain of power outages spanning from Anchorage to the Mat-Su
Utilities say a 25-minute outage early Thursday at the Eklutna Generation Station triggered outages across the Railbelt to prevent a blackout.
2 Anchorage commercial roof collapses reported in 2 days
No injuries were reported in Tuesday's Raspberry Road collapse or Wednesday's on the Old Seward Highway, firefighters said.
Cruise ships dumped 90% less trash in Juneau last year
About 250,000 pounds of trash made its way from cruise ships to Juneau’s landfill last summer, down from over 3.3 million pounds in 2019.
Gov. Dunleavy’s State of the State addresses resource development, education
Gov. Mike Dunleavy implored Alaskans and lawmakers to capitalize on the state’s natural resources in his annual State of the State address Tuesday.
Funding to address rural Alaska climate change falls $80M short, report says
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium's report details how federal and state agencies can work together to protect rural infrastructure.
Bill backed by Southeast communities would tighten hunting and fishing license residency requirements
Backers of the measure say it would close a loophole that makes it difficult for state wildlife troopers to prosecute nonresidents who obtain the cheaper resident licenses.
Kodiak humpback whale necropsy indicates poor health before death
Brian Venua joined researchers performing a necropsy on a humpback whale that died near Kodiak. Recently, locals have observed fewer whales in the area.
Threats to marine mammal health | Alaska Insight
Lori Townsend and her guests discuss threats to the health of whales around Kodiak and the rest of Alaska.
Anchorage officials say residential and commercial building owners should consider shoveling roofs
City officials wrote that they estimate there are 500 to 1,000 commercial buildings in Anchorage that have wooden roof trusses of “immediate concern.”
‘Inequitable and inefficient’: New report criticizes feds’ climate change response system
For the dozens of Alaska Native communities weighing relocation because of climate change, the path forward isn’t clear.
A dozen executive orders from Gov. Dunleavy draw scrutiny
The orders are largely aimed at eliminating or reorganizing state boards and commissions, and some lawmakers are skeptical.
Southcentral Alaska waterways survey finds widespread microplastics
“One hundred percent of our samples, we took 39 altogether, had microplastics in them,” said study co-author Dyani Chapman.
Roofs collapse, boats sink under the weight of Juneau’s heavy snow
Two storms have dropped more than 60 inches, which puts 2024 in a tie for the city’s second snowiest January.
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.
Anchorage homeless shelters under strain amid statewide cold snap
Staff at Anchorage's Brother Francis Shelter have seen cases of hypothermia and frostbite, during a subzero chill expected to continue next week.
Anchorage, Mat-Su utilities disagree with Eklutna village on full dam removal to restore namesake river
The public has until Feb. 19 to comment on the utilities’ hydro project river repair plan, which is much more modest.
Sweeping FEMA changes aim to eliminate red tape, financial burdens for disaster survivors
The changes won’t apply to hundreds in Western Alaska who are still cleaning up from spring floods and Typhoon Merbok.
Previewing Alaska Forum on the Environment 2024 | Talk of Alaska
We talk with presenters about the latest ways to protect the health of Alaska’s ecosystem on this Talk of Alaska.
Oil field road traffic disrupts North Slope caribou more than previously recognized
A new study adds to mounting evidence about caribou sensitivity to roads, raising questions about further development in their habitat.