NOAA seeks nominees for halibut commission
The National Marine Fisheries Service is again seeking nominees for two seats on the International Pacific Halibut Commission.
Warm temps, low snow complicates Iditarod training
Unseasonably warm weather in parts of Alaska is forcing the cancellation of qualifying races for future rookies of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
Deadline approaches for McNeil bear viewing
The state Department of Fish and Game says Alaskans and nonresidents have about six weeks to apply for permits to view brown bears at the McNeil River State Game Sanctuary.
NOAA in Hawaii, Alaska to monitor winter weather
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is sending an airplane to Hawaii and Alaska to collect winter storm data for North America.
Report offers sobering assessment on spending
The Legislative Finance Division has released a sobering report on Alaska’s budget situation.
Southcentral schools closed because of icy roads
Many schools in Southcentral Alaska are closed because of icy roads and treacherous traveling conditions.
Judge vacates polar bear habitat designation
A federal judge in Alaska has set aside a plan designating more than 187,000 square miles as habitat for threatened polar bears.
Company needs last permit for Alaska coal landfill
A Fairbanks company responsible for hauling ash from a coal-fired power plant at the University of Alaska Fairbanks has proposed a new landfill exclusively for coal ash.
State says flu is moderate in Alaska
A state health official says the level of influenza in Alaska is moderate.
EPA issues Shell violation notices
The Environmental Protection Agency has issued Royal Dutch Shell PLC notices of air quality violations for emissions involving its Arctic drilling operation in 2012.
