Ocean Acidification a Culprit in Commercial Shellfish Hatcheries’ Failures
The mortality of larval Pacific oysters in Northwest hatcheries has been linked to ocean acidification. Yet the rate of increase…
Three Month Investigation Nets Multiple Heroin Seizures/Indictments
Alaska State Troopers report that an investigation initiated in September in cooperation with ATF resulted in several sizable heroin busts…
Rising Air and Sea Temperatures Continue to Trigger Changes in the Arctic
A new NOAA-led report shows that Arctic air temperatures continue to rise at more than twice the rate of global…
Warmer Pacific Ocean Could Release Millions of Tons of Seafloor Methane
Off the West Coast of the United States, methane gas is trapped in frozen layers below the seafloor. New research…
Murder Conviction Overturned 70 Years Too Late for South Carolina Boy
Seventy years after his death, then 14-year-old George Stinney Jr got justice of sorts when his conviction for the killing…
Obama Makes Bristol Bay Off-Limits to Oil/Gas Development
On Tuesday, in a video posted online, President Obama announced his plan to designate Bristol Bay as off-limits to oil…
Walker Asks Alaskans to Help with Budget
ANCHORAGE—Governor Bill Walker and Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott began their term with a budget challenge of an unprecedented magnitude. “I’m…
A. Kangas Pleads ‘Guilty’ to Assault IV Charges
Monday saw 59-year-old Arvin Kangas in Fairbanks court to answer to the charge of Assault IV in the incident that…
Coast Guard Provides SAR Planning Support to Republic of Korea
JUNEAU, Alaska — Coast Guard search and rescue crews were relieved by Republic of Korea assets on Saturday in their…
Governor Walker Removes Funding for Controversial Susitna Dam from Budget
ANCHORAGE – A new version of the state budget released by Governor Walker Monday removes funding for the Alaska Energy…