Project managers say the challenge encourages rocket designs that are flexible, upgradeable and ready to go in a short period of time.
Kavitha George, KTOO
A second ‘Blob’ marine heat wave has disappeared, but the warming trend will continue, scientists say
The first “Blob” decimated fisheries, caused a mass seabird die-off and spurred toxic algal blooms up and down the coast. As Alaska braced for the second heat wave, it disappeared — at least for now.
Gulf of Alaska cod appears likely to lose key sustainability label
Climate change is threatening Alaska’s longstanding reputation for sustainable fisheries. In just a few months, Gulf of Alaska cod may be losing its blue sticker.
Extremely low cod numbers lead feds to close the Gulf of Alaska fishery for the first time
In an unprecedented response to historically low numbers of Pacific cod, the federal cod fishery in the Gulf of Alaska is closing for the 2020 season.
9 hospitalized after Coast Guard and Navy vessels collide near Kodiak
Six Coast Guard service members and three Navy sailors were hospitalized in Kodiak on Wednesday evening after a Coast Guard and Navy vessel collision.
Kodiak police hope new reality TV show will help improve recruitment woes
A&E series “Alaska PD” follows law enforcement in Kodiak, Petersburg, Kotzebue and Fairbanks. A promotional video casts the show as exciting and dramatic, chock-full of wildlife and violent crime.