JUNEAU — Governor Bill Walker Sunday ordered all Alaska state flags be flown at half-staff beginning Monday in honor of former Alaska State Representative Dr. Joshua Wright, who passed away on November 2 at the age of 88. Dr. Wright served in the Alaska House of Representatives from 1970-1972. “Dr. Wright led a life of […]
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA – The Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program held its 22nd annual Celebration Friday. Dr. Sylvia Earle, renowned marine biologist, author, explorer and lecturer, joined students, alumni, family and ANSEP partners for the occasion. Formerly the chief scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Dr. Earle has led nearly 100 underwater expeditions, logging […]
Searchers believe they have located the remains of Wasilla skiier, 33-year-old Dr Liam Walsh, who fell victim to an avalanche in November of 2015 in the Hatcher Pass area. The Alaska Mountain Rescue Group located the body while conducting a planned recovery search with Alaska Search and Rescue Dogs on Wednesday for Walsh’s remains. The […]