(FAIRBANKS, Alaska) – McCarthy Road is now open to public travel for the summer season and will be regularly maintained until October 1. Conditions on the unpaved, 60-mile road, which runs between the communities of Chitina and McCarthy, will remain fair to difficult throughout the summer season. Drivers can expect a 35 mile-per-hour speed […]
Over the past five years, winter atmospheric conditions that influence the Bering Sea have been markedly different from previous years. Strong, warm winds out of the south—sometimes lasting more than 30 days—have forced sea ice northward. Water temperatures have been warmer than normal and NOAA scientists have observed some significant changes in marine species. They […]
A 21-year-old suspect authorities believe to be responsible for the most horrific and deadly domestic violence incidents in Louisiana’s recent history has been captured after an extensive multi-state manhunt, authorities in Louisiana reports. Sheriff, Bobby Webre of Ascension Parish say 21-year-old Dakota Theriot was located in Richmond County, Virginia on Sunday. Theriot will soon be […]
(JUNEAU, Alaska) – The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities proposed Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) schedule for May 2019 through September 2019 is now available for public review. Communities and interested people can review and comment on the proposed schedule through Nov. 23, 2018. The draft schedule is based on expected funding levels for fiscal […]