Last week, I wrote about some of the breaks the Geophysical Institute at the University of Alaska Fairbanks has enjoyed during its 75-year existence. Another key for this place where a few dozen researchers study things “from the center of the Earth to the center of the sun” is that its directors have followed the advice of […]
We thank Minorcan Mullet / Captain Andy for doing such a good job of documenting, and bringing awareness in a sensible and honest manner. It is evident that oil spill response is ineffective due to the technology used, including the “Current Buster” which suffered what is known by industry as “entrainment” oil going over or […]
KODIAK, Alaska – A Coast Guard Air Station Sitka MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew medevaced a woman Wednesday from a cruise ship in Chatham Strait, near Sitka. The aircrew retrieved the woman at approximately 10 a.m. and transferred her to Sitka, for further transport to a higher level of care. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Juneau Command Center […]
OVERVIEW – 727 new cases | 0 deaths | 164 hospitalizations | Statewide alert level: high | 55.3% of Alaskans 12+ vaccinated TAKE ACTION – Choosing to get vaccinated is the single most important action you can take to protect yourself and your community and to keep our economy strong. Learn more about the CDC’s recommendations for fully […]