This Day in Alaska History-October 12th, 1930
New research can help electric utilities account for climate change
Researchers have devised a method to determine the impact of climate change on the supply and variability of local renewable energy. An increase in unusual weather patterns related to climate change means the demand for power and the availability of solar, hydro and wind energy can all become more variable. The method by researchers at […]
Coast Guard Conduct Two Inland Medevacs during Separate Cases near Kotzebue
KODIAK, Alaska — Coast Guard aircrews medically evacuated three hunters during two separate cases near Kotzebue this week. A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak aircrew, forward deployed to Kotzebue, medevaced a 38-year-old male hunting guide and his hunting partner 110 miles northeast of Kotzebue, Monday, and another aircrew from the same air station medevaced a […]
Coast Guard Medevacs Boy after Vessel Runs Aground near Kotzebue
KODIAK, Alaska – The Coast Guard medevaced a boy after his vessel ran aground in Deering, approximately 60 miles southwest of Kotzebue, Monday evening. A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew arrived on scene and landed near the vessel at 9:40 p.m., embarked the 15-year-old boy, and transported him to Kotzebue to […]