FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management’s Fairbanks District Office today issued a to restrict open fires, fireworks, and explosives on BLM-managed lands throughout the District except for areas north Wiseman, Alaska. The order goes into effect tonight at midnight and will last until rescinded. Hot, dry, and windy weather in Interior Alaska […]
“Don’t use his term ‘liberation day’! Call it Trump’s devastating trade war! He has caused maximum uncertainty, likely to drive the U.S. economy to a near halt,” wrote one economist. As U.S. President Donald Trump gears up to unveil yet another round of tariffs this week and observers warn of potential “stagflation,” the Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs on Sunday published a research […]
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake off the coast of northern California shook a large part of the state at 9:44 am Alaska time. The earthquake spawned a tsunami warning urging the public to move inland away from the shoreline. The warning was lifted a short time later at 11:54 am after a wave failed to occur. […]
WASHINGTON — On Cyber Monday, the Internal Revenue Service and its Security Summit partners warned taxpayers to approach their holiday shopping with extra caution because scammers are also shopping – for their next victim’s personal information. The consumer alert kicks off the ninth annual National Tax Security Awareness Week featuring tips for taxpayers and tax professionals […]