“I think this is a worthwhile technology because it basically fills in a niche,” said Jeremy Kasper about wave energy generation.
Alaska
State suspends medical license of former Fairbanks Memorial Hospital chief of staff
The suspended doctor had a breakdown in January, requested a leave of absence from the hospital, then resigned.
What is the Arctic Council and how does it work?
Eight Arctic nations, six circumpolar indigenous groups, and over 30 representatives from other countries and organizations participate in the intergovernmental forum.
Juneau warehouse pot grow gets the green light
The Juneau Planning Commission unanimously gave the green light to a 6,000-square-foot warehouse marijuana grow operation at its Tuesday meeting.
Kake resident remembers ’64 earthquake as state recognizes disaster saftety
A tsunami warning drill takes place once a year, and one village in Southeast has not forgotten the importance of being ready when disaster strikes.
The weird, wonderful world of Nome after Iditarod
Nome turns into a bit of a carnival when the Iditarod winner mushes into town. For nearly a week, racers continue arriving before the banquet that officially concludes each year’s Iditarod.
Petersburg residents ask tough questions on Mental Health land exchange
The Mental Health Trust Authority owns lands in Petersburg it wants to swap for Tongass National Forest acreage elsewhere in the region. Resulting timber sales would raise money for the Trust.
Popular program puts STEM in kids’ hands
Dozens of middle school students are in Anchorage from the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District for hands-on learning at the Alaska Native Science and Engineering program.
Ask a Climatologist: Arctic sea ice drives climate around the globe
Across the globe, the entire atmospheric circulation pattern is driven by temperature differences between the tropical latitudes and the Arctic.
Alaska Department of Corrections denies reports of Douglas expansion
The Alaska Department of Corrections says Senate Bill 91 mandates expanded pre-trial services. Rumors that a Douglas office building could be part of the plan has neighbors alarmed and a state lawmaker demanding answers.