The volcano hasn’t been active at least since the time Russian explorers started keeping records in 1760. Researchers say it has likely remained dormant for much longer than that, perhaps as long as 10,000 years.
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Newscast – Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021
In this newscast:
Alaska’s Redistricting Board faces four lawsuits over its newly drawn legislative districts; Leaders for a ballot initiative seek state recognition of tribal sovereignty; Gov. Mike Dunleavy says he’s seeking another $5 million grant to market Alaska to visitors; U.S. Rep. Don Young votes against holding former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows in contempt; Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson briefly ordered a halt in water fluoridation; A support group forms in Juneau for people who’ve experienced the loss of a pregnancy or infant; State officials report two new COVID-19 deaths
Support is here for Alaskans who have experienced the loss of an infant or pregnancy
Organizers of a new support group in Juneau have some tips for people who have experienced loss – and for their friends and family – during the holidays.
Gov. Dunleavy’s latest budget would fund $2,500 PFDs, public safety initiatives and big infrastructure projects
Dunleavy continues to call for an additional $1,250 PFD payment to increase the amount paid this year, which was $1,114.
Seaweed and shellfish farming in Alaska could get a big boost from federal grant
The U.S. Economic Development Administration announced this week that the proposed mariculture project is among 60 finalists for a Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant.
Indigenous-led conservation and development effort gets $2M boost from foundations
A pair of million-dollar donations come from the Anchorage-based Rasmuson Foundation and Los Angeles-based Edgerton Foundation.