(Anchorage) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy mourn the loss of former Alaska State Senator Johnny Ellis who represented Anchorage. The former legislator passed away on February 9, 2022. “My family offers our sincerest condolences to the family and loved ones of former Senator Ellis,” said Governor Dunleavy. “Johnny was an […]
Beating the bite of mosquitoes this spring and summer could hinge on your attire and your skin. New research led by scientists at the University of Washington indicates that a common mosquito species — after detecting a telltale gas that we exhale — flies toward specific colors, including red, orange, black and cyan. The mosquitoes […]
Caribou wearing cameras around their necks have filmed a secret world of mushroom nibbling, desperate head-shaking during bug episodes, and nuzzling of wet newborns seconds after they fall to the tundra. The caribou cams gave biologists who teamed up from several agencies a new look at the Fortymile herd. Those caribou roam in the highlands […]
Hometown airline partnership with Food Bank of Alaska addresses issues raised by the Alaska Grown Caucus More than 95,000 Alaskans face hunger or food insecurities, and individuals living in rural parts of the state are even more likely to deal with these issues. Access to fresh and affordable food is a challenge in many areas of […]