Image: This little brown bat was photographed near Haines Junction in the Yukon. The species, Myotis lucifugus, is Alaska’s most common bat. Photo by Lea Randall “There really could be bats in your belfry this Halloween, or it turns out, they may be snuggled up in your wood pile.” At the risk of plagiarizing myself, […]
ANCHORAGE – Saturday, Senate Republicans voted to confirm Representative Josh Revak to the vacant District M Senate seat. Senator Revak was sworn into office that afternoon by Lt. Governor Kevin Meyer at the Anchorage Legislative Information Office. Senate Republicans released the following statements. “We’re pleased to announce Josh Revak as the newest member of the […]
A 20-year-old Soldotna man contacted Soldotna-based AST dispatch to report that he was wet, very cold, and needed rescue. Dennis “Levi” Poquetter called troopers and informed them that he had driven off of a bridge and into the creek in Nikiski and needed help. Troopers responded to the scene and made contact to render aid. […]
The Alaska Federation of Natives convened its annual convention in Fairbanks on October 17-19 with the theme “Good Government, Alaskan Driven.” Some five thousand AFN delegates and observers attended, representing communities across Alaska, to gather the facts, hear new ideas, make informed decisions, and achieve the unity necessary to lead Alaskans through the challenges ahead. […]