Alaska Native News

July 31st, 1869

By Alaska Native News on Jul 31, 2021 Featured, This Day in Alaskan and U.S. History

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COVID-19 DATA SUMMARY-July 30, 2021

By Alaska Department of Health and Social Services on Jul 30, 2021 Featured, Health

Due to the statewide alert level being at high for two weeks, DHSS will resume updating all dashboards on the data hub on a daily Monday-Friday basis (except for holidays) beginning Monday, Aug. 2. The data summary that is emailed to subscribers and posted to social media will also follow the M-F daily reporting. OVERVIEW […]

Denali to Host “Need for Seed” Volunteer Event August 8

By Denali National Park on Jul 30, 2021 Events/Notices, Featured

DENALI PARK, Alaska – Denali National Park and Preserve is hosting its annual “Need for Seed” volunteer event on Sunday, August 8 at 9 a.m. to collect and dry seeds for future revegetation projects and learn about native plants in the park. Everyone is welcome to join park staff to learn about native plants and […]

Neal Brown’s legacy: learning and laughing

By Ned Rozell | Geophysical Institute on Jul 30, 2021 Featured, The Arctic and Alaska Science

Neal Brown has died. The former leader of Poker Flat Research Range and the smiling, suspender-wearing man remembered by many Alaska kids was 82 years old. Born in Idaho, Brown grew up on a farm in Pullman, Washington. He made his way to Alaska in 1963. Here, in 1971, he became the first director of […]