This Day in Alaskan History-August 4th, 2018
Tribal Leaders Demand Answers after Fuel Spill
2025 Drilling Season Begins with 1000 Gallon Diesel Spill at Staging Camp Beaver, Alaska– Monday Tribal leaders across the Yukon Flats region called for an immediate cease work order and demanded answers from Doyon, Ltd. and Hilcorp Alaska, LLC related to a fuel spill occurring earlier in April 2025. According to initial reports filed with […]
Alaska Air National Guard rescues six plane crash victims near Port Alsworth
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON — Alaska Air National Guard rescue personnel of 176th Wing rescued six plane crash victims June 10 near Port Alsworth about 160 miles southwest of Anchorage. The DHC-2 Beaver aircraft crashed in a heavily wooded area of the Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, prompting the National Park Service to request hoist-capable […]
Scientists, others to discuss impact of beaver movement into Arctic
Scientists and others from remote communities across western Alaska and northern Canada concerned about the migration of beavers into the Arctic will gather at the University of Alaska Fairbanks later this month. Attendees will share observations, knowledge and new research on the impacts of the animals’ recent range expansion. The Feb. 26-28 meeting of the Arctic […]