This Day in Alaskan History-May 13th,1866
Governor Dunleavy issues Disaster Declaration for 2026 Spring Floods
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – In response to serious ice jam flooding in the communities of Chalkyitsik and Hughes, Governor Mike Dunleavy today declared a disaster emergency to support state emergency response and recovery. In addition to the state’s disaster response coordinated through the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), the declaration activates the State […]
The McCarthy Road is Now Open for Public Travel
Travelers are encouraged to check road conditions at 511.alaska.gov before traveling (Fairbanks, Alaska) – The McCarthy Road is now open for travel. Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) will perform regular maintenance now through October 1. Beginning early March, Alaska DOT&PF maintenance and operations crews removed snow and thawed culverts to restore […]
UAF, Defense Innovation Unit launch collaboration
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan Friday, announced a newly inked collaboration between the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the federal Defense Innovation Unit. The Defense Innovation Unit works with universities and the commercial sector to fast-track the development and production of technology to support the U.S. military. The collaboration with UAF will initially focus on […]