A new study led by Colorado State University has found that glacial lakes in Alaska are expanding at an accelerating rate as glaciers melt, with rapid expansion over just six years. The research also projects where lakes could grow or form in the future – critical information for planning and public safety. The […]
JUNEAU, Alaska — Alaska grew by 2,274 people from 2023 to 2024, an increase of 0.3 percent, based on population estimates released today by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The state’s population, which had been below 740,000 since 2018, reached 741,147 on July 1, 2024. Alaska has lost residents to net migration […]
Alaska’s small businesses are a driving force in the state’s economy. A new annual report by the Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) reveals they are increasingly led by women, veterans, and new entrepreneurs. The 2023 Alaska SBDC Annual Report highlights a year of impactful support, featuring success stories of businesses that secured funding, expanded operations, and […]
In a recent paper, scientists wrote that a small population of polar bears living off Greenland and Arctic Canada increased by 1.6 times when they compared the numbers from the 1990s to 2013 and 2014. They concluded that lighter sea ice might have benefitted the animals. That’s because sunshine penetrates thinner ice better, which stimulates […]