This Day in Alaskan History-July 2nd, 1915
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Signs of ancient man’s best friend on hilltop?
DELTA JUNCTION — On this rock outcrop 30 feet above the gray Tanana River and green hayfields cleared from the forest below, archaeologists have possibly found evidence of the canine companions of early Alaskans. Eight students and professionals are now troweling the floury tan soil of Hollembaek’s Hill to learn more about the distant past […]
Interior Department Announces $37.5 Million in Payments to Alaska to Support Vital Services in Communities
Program provides funds to communities that are supporting the nation’s public lands, waters; invests in firefighters, police, schools, road construction WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior Wednesday announced that 30 local governments in Alaska will receive a total of $37.5 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding for 2024. Because local governments […]
Inside Alaska’s scapegoat killing of grizzly bears
Under the guise of conservation, Alaska wildlife officials have recently killed 175 grizzly bears, including at least 20 cubs, as well as 19 wolves and five black bears. The method of choice has largely been to shoot them from helicopters and airplanes. These killings took place during the past two springs, when bears are coming […]