Update: Pavlof Volcano continues to erupt
Activity at the volcano has increased, and it’s spewing ash up to 20,000 feet.
Group to sue to force polar bear recovery plan
An environmental group says it will sue the Obama administration for failing to develop a polar bear recovery plan.
State closes Unit 23 muskox hunting season
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is closing a muskox hunting season because of illegal killing of animals.
Denali National Park set to open for summer
Denali National Park and Preserve is gearing up to open for the summer despite some lingering snow cover.
Scientists spot lava flows at Cleveland and Pavlof
Scientists at the Alaska Volcano Observatory were able to get clear views of two restless volcanoes yesterday. The images show that both Cleveland Volcano in the Aleutian Islands and Pavlof Volcano on the Alaska Peninsula are oozing lava.
White House Releases Arctic Strategy
The plan lays out three arcing “lines of interest” – to advance U.S. security, pursue responsible Arctic stewardship and to strengthen international cooperation.
Police Break Up Eagle Party at Safeway
A flock of eagles descended on the Safeway parking lot last week, prompting police intervention.
Denali wolf numbers down this spring, survey says
Scientists observed 49 wolves in and around Denali National Park and Preserve in March. That’s down slightly from last fall, when 57 wolves were counted in the region.
Gardentalk – Plant buying mistakes
The plant sale will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 11th at the Carrs/Safeway parking lot.
