When I was drinking coffee with a cab-driving-author friend of the same vintage last week, he said of my occupation: “It’s the best job in Alaska.” After a few seconds of pondering, I nodded. It has been 11,000 days since Oct. 25, 1994. That’s when I wrote my first story, a Halloween-themed piece on little […]
(JUNEAU) – Doors are open, and classes are in session at Áakʼw Tá Hít, University of Alaska Southeast’s new 11,200-square-foot facility dedicated to environmental science research and student learning. Located on the shore of Auke Bay and at the intersection of Alaska’s icefield, rainforest, mountain, wetland, and marine habitats, the purpose-built facility incorporates the classrooms, […]
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites the public to celebrate National Public Lands Day 2024, “Together for Tomorrow” during the all-volunteer event on Sept. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the BLM Campbell Tract near the Campbell Creek Science Center. National Public Lands Day serves as a reminder of the […]
The University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute and Explore Fairbanks will host free public science talks this summer at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center in downtown Fairbanks. Geophysical Institute staff and researchers will share stories from Alaska and current information about Alaska’s earthquakes, volcanoes, beaver distribution, aurora and climate. The institute has hosted […]