WWII-era grenades, chemical weapons and other munitions have been turning up on the island’s hiking trails and beaches for decades.
Military
EPA fines Air Force for mismanaging hazardous waste on Shemya
The EPA says the Air Force improperly stored tons of toxic waste fuel and oil, hazardous paints, hydrochloric acid and other chemicals as well as waste items like batteries and aerosol cans.
Air Force plane practices landings on a clear Juneau day
The large Air Force transport plane seen flying over downtown Juneau on Monday was a C-17, doing training exercises at the airport.
US Army Alaska is now the 11th Airborne Division, will refocus on ‘Arctic ethos’
Army’s command in Alaska has a new name now, to reflect its new focus on fighting in the Arctic and helping develop tactics and equipment for the region.
Unangax̂ soldier honored after decades with an unmarked grave
George Fox is the only known Unangax̂ soldier killed fighting in World War II, or in any war since.
Soldier killed by brown bear on JBER was marking course for navigation training
The soldier was part of a group of three scouting the area west of the Anchorage Regional Landfill.
A new Iron Curtain is eroding Norway’s hard-won ties with Russia on Arctic issues
Norway has joined the rest of Europe in isolating Russia. But as a country bordering Russia, it’s feeling the effects more immediately than others — in everything from climate action and nuclear waste control to cross-border trade.
Navy seeks more ocean for Northern Edge exercise; public comment ends soon
For 2023, the Navy wants to add 246,000 square miles to the area it can use for the exercise, stretching it west to a point south of Dutch Harbor.
Coast Guard cutter Anacapa leaves Petersburg after 32 years
Over the years the Anacapa has responded to natural disasters, freed entangled whales, and searched for missing aircraft and hunters.
Alaska military bases fall short on climate readiness, federal report says
Images released with the report show flooding and damaged infrastructure at Alaska military installations, though the details are classified.