Yereth Rosen
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The Alaska Division of Oil and Gas is offering leases for companies that might want to explore Augustine Volcano's geothermal resources.
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Persistent warmth and rains have wreaked havoc with ski races and other events in the Anchorage area. Organizers are adjusting and considering changes in the future.
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Narrowed gaps between provider reimbursements and medical costs and an aging population with more health problems are expected cost drivers, lawmakers are told.
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Monitoring of wastewater discharged shows an increase over time in the number of samples with pollution levels above regulatory limits.
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Seasonal and project-based industries that long relied on out-of-state workers increased their nonresident hire in 2023, but so did other major industries.
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UAF scientists have found microplastics in all marine mammals species they’ve studied so far, and new results show passage from maternal seals to their young.
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Emma Pokon, commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation, was named to lead EPA's Pacific Northwest regional office.
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The latest Healthy Alaskans status report shows little improvement in most categories, including preventive care for pregnant women and young children.
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Alaska's health care industry is growing dramatically, and so is its need for new workers, especially nurses, the report says.
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A pediatrician with executive experience will lead the organization that funds services for mental health patients, the disabled and others.