This Day in Alaskan History-May 13th,1866
This Day in Alaskan History-May 8th, 1916
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Northern Fur Seal Deaths on St. George Island, Linked to Harmful Algal Bloom
Research confirms saxitoxin poisoning in seals and the presence of harmful algal species. In August 2025, two biologists from NOAA Fisheries’ Alaska Region Protected Resources Division traveled to St. George Island to conduct routine maintenance on NOAA facilities. Upon their arrival, they began receiving reports from residents about a high number of northern fur seals found […]
Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Leader Who Fought for Economic Justice, Dies at 84
“His unwavering belief in justice, equality, and love uplifted millions, and we ask you to honor his memory by continuing the fight for the values he lived by,” said Jackson’s family. Rev. Jesse Jackson, a renowned civil rights activist and two-time US presidential candidate who pushed for a multiracial movement united around the common fight for economic […]