Scientific study of Alaska earthquakes is beginning to ramp up significantly as the NSF deploys a new network of seismic sensors this summer.
Outdoors
‘Second shake’ rattles Noatak, northwest Brooks Range
Just two weeks after the strongest earthquake in the region in more than 30 years, residents of Noatak and others near the far western edge of the Brooks Range felt another series of powerful quakes over the weekend.
Juneau woman found off Salmon Creek Trail dies
Sandra Gelber, 61, died Sunday. Her body is being sent to the State Medical Examiner Office in Anchorage for an autopsy.
Bear cubs may be cute, but leave them alone
A female and three cubs are foraging in the spring vegetation along Auke Bay bypass road
Crews set up Denali Base Camp
Thursday marks the unofficial beginning of climbing season on Denali.
Prudhoe Bay flowline springs leak, sprays oil
High winds resulted in a spray of natural gas, crude oil and water that covers an area of tundra larger than 20 football fields.
Breakup creating havoc for ice dredgers
The early break-up of sea ice has left winter gold-dredging operations scrambling to haul equipment back to shore – and not everyone has fared well so far.
River watch teams prepare for breakup
The National Weather Service is predicting below average flooding this year, but the state wants villages to be ready just in case.
Wildfire threat increases in Interior as snow melts
Red Flag warnings are in effect for areas of South Central and Interior Alaska, including Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok.
Riding the bumps of the far northern trail
A sick snowmachine awaits rescue here on the snow-covered ice of this boot-shaped lake.