WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Nick Begich (AK-R) applauded the House passage of his bill, H.R. 410, the Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025, calling it an important step toward honoring Alaska’s veterans. “The men and women who served our nation during the Vietnam War deserve the opportunity to […]
Scientists identify key challenges and solutions for integrating environmental DNA into fisheries stock assessments. Environmental DNA (eDNA) is a valuable tool that can enhance fish stock assessments by providing a non-invasive, cost-effective, and scalable way to monitor fish populations. Challenges remain in fully integrating eDNA into stock assessment frameworks. But ongoing research and collaboration are […]
(Anchorage, AK) – Alaskan residents now have a more accessible and transparent process to request an Investigative Grand Jury to probe suspected systemic wrongdoing by public figures or public entities in Alaska. This effort aims to empower the community and ensure that public trust in government is maintained. This Department of Law initiative formalizes a […]
June began cool and wet but rapidly changed to hot and dry at the midpoint, with wildfires bursting out across the state, according to the monthly summary from the Alaska Climate Research Center. The month also saw the first issuance of the new “heat advisory” by the National Weather Service. Unusually hot weather was previously noted […]