For the second time in two days, Alaska Walmart stores have been the target of bomb threats say police. The most recent threat was phoned in to the Kodiak Walmart moments after the Kodiak store opened on Wednesday. The call that came in this morning at just after 7 am, cleared the store of approximately […]
Most people can recognize themselves in a childhood photo. But if fish took pictures, many would be unable to pick their younger selves out of a lineup. In many species, the juveniles bear little resemblance to the adults, and even scientists can have a tough time telling them apart. “Take halibut,” said Mandy Lindeberg. “It’s […]
A new report from the Alaska Department of Revenue shows a substantial negative effect on the finances of the State of Alaska from large oil and gas tax credits. The report concludes that North Slope oil and gas production tax credits may be an inferior investment for Alaska compared to investing in the Constitutional Budget […]
NOAA’s newest research ship, the Reuben Lasker, departs San Diego this week on its first scientific mission that includes surveying gray whales along the West Coast. The survey will also search the Gulf of Alaska for right whales, among the most rare and endangered whales on Earth. The expedition is a collaboration between the Southwest […]