Litter of wolverine kits brings adorable triple threat to Alaska Zoo
The kits were born in early February. Their parents are Jumbo and Olga, transferred to Alaska from zoos in Sweden and Russia.
Killer whale moms are still supporting their adult sons — and it’s costing them
Scientists believe Southern Resident killer whale moms bring their sons food to make them better candidates for breeding.
Historically powerful storm slams Western Alaska. Here’s what people experienced across hundreds of miles of coastline.
Forecasters have predicted it could be one of the worst storms to hit Western Alaska in recent history.
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.
NOAA offers reward for info on shooting of 7 sea lions near Cordova
NOAA is offering a $5,000 reward for any information on the Steller sea lions' deaths, after they were found in the Copper River Delta on May 16.
Hawaii’s governor orders review as Maui fires become deadliest in modern U.S. history
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green has ordered a comprehensive review to understand the actions taken before, during and after last week's wildfires on Maui.
Marshall’s tribal president speaks on the cultural toll of the Yukon River salmon crash
Salmon runs on the Yukon River have been dwindling for years, and the loss of commercial and subsistence fishing has hit communities hard.
Southeast trollers help study a warming ocean: ‘Fishermen are natural scientists’
Two new citizen science projects will help Southeast Alaska troll fishermen gather data about how the waters they depend on are changing.
Alaska can expect more big storms like September’s ex-typhoon, as ocean continues to warm
The storm that slammed into western Alaska over the weekend was the result of several factors all converging to make it so destructive, including an ocean warmed by climate change.
Three dead gray whales wash up on Kodiak Island beaches in one week
Three dead gray whales washed up on two different Kodiak Island beaches recently. The strandings happened within the span of a week. Listen now
Alaska to receive federal funds for fish-friendly culverts
The most expensive project in the nationwide initiative is $25 million for Alaska to replace a dozen culvert sites along the Parks Highway.
After leaving Trump administration, Balash will work for oil company that’s developing an Alaska project
Joe Balash, the high-level Alaskan appointee at the U.S. Department of the Interior who pushed to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil leasing, is taking a job with an oil company seeking to develop a major project in Alaska.
Polar bear protections delayed oil exploration in the Arctic Refuge. A new study shows how companies can still move forward.
A new study says that by using infrared sensors to detect dens, and accepting strict limits on when to survey specific areas of the coastal plain, polar bear disturbance can be dramatically reduced – from as many as eight dens if no restrictions are abided by, to one or less using the most conservative approach.
Alaska fishermen and processing plants are in limbo as a state-backed seafood company teeters
"We are all sort of on pins and needles," said a local official in King Cove waiting to learn the fate of Peter Pan Seafoods’ shuttered plant.
Kotzebue Sound mostly spared from storm damage
Some flooding was reported in Kotzebue and surrounding villages, but nothing close to the damage seen further south.
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.
Cooler, rainy weather slows growth of Interior Alaska wildfires
But firefighters are keeping a close eye on the long-term forecast that calls for warmer-than-usual weather to return.
Drones could make Juneau’s avalanche monitoring faster and more precise
The new project with drone maker DJI will try to get a bigger picture than fieldwork trips with more frequent, automated drone flights.
Anchorage Museum exhibit explores climate change through resilience and care
“How to Survive” uses works from Alaska and beyond to highlight how investing in community and caring can be forms of climate mitigation.
Two more acres of land protected at Potter Marsh wildlife refuge
Community members in Anchorage rallied together recently to help protect one of the most popular birding spots in the city. Listen now