Excavator in Qinaq River Won’t be Removed Until after Breakup

Excavator in Qinaq River Won’t be Removed Until after Breakup

The United States Coast Guard and the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation are coordinating initial cleanup efforts with the city of Tuntutuliak in Southwest Alaska. USCG sent responders to the scene where a Caterpillar EL180 excavator fell through the ice on the Qinaq River near the small community to assess the site late last month. […]

Emmonak Dog Shot After Bite Incident

Emmonak Dog Shot After Bite Incident

After a dog bite and attack, a canine in the community  of Emmonak was shot and killed by the responding trooper on Friday, according to the trooper report. On Friday afternoon, troopers in Emmonak responded to a report of a dog bite incident in the village. The dog was located, and the trooper advised the […]

Activity at Pavlof Volcano Lessening

Activity at Pavlof Volcano Lessening

  The Alaska Volcano Observatory reported today that the Pavlof Volcano, which erupted abruptly on Sunday afternoon, has now exhibited reduced emissions, and has lessened to the degree that is is now difficult to observe. The Pavlof volcano, situated to the west of the entrance to Pavlof Bay, in the Aleutians, was observed by a […]