Alaska reported its first case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza in early May, furthering the spread of what is now an international bird flu outbreak.
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FDA authorizes first COVID booster for children ages 5 to 11
The authorization makes all children in that age group who received their second shot at least five months ago eligible to receive a third shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
How do you find a century-old shipwreck in Southeast Alaska?
A crew of researchers isn’t just relying on high-tech gadgets to locate the lost ship. They’re also turning to the historical record.
Newscast – Monday, May 16, 2022
In this newscast: The Alaska Senate passed a bill that would recognize the state’s 229 federally recognized tribes; Skagway is moving ahead with a public vote to determine whether SEARHC will purchased its medical clinic; A heavy snowpack led to more wildlife deaths in the eastern Interior this winter, and the snow melting is creating further issues; Alaska coal miner and philanthropist Joseph E. Usibelli died last week
Alaska Senate approves bill formally recognizing Native tribes
Alaska’s state government would formally recognize all of Alaska’s 229 federally recognized tribes under legislation passed Friday by the state Senate in a 15-0 vote.
Spring is time to celebrate, and study, eulachon in Southeast Alaska
A long-term research study is tracking the eulachon populations across Southeast Alaska to better understand and protect the species.