Denali National Park is still melting out from its snowiest winter season in 99 years of record keeping.
Wildlife
Avian influenza’s arrival in Alaska signals danger for other parts of the world
Alaska is a globally significant reservoir and distribution point for viruses carried by birds.
Firefighters contain wildfire in Bristol Bay walrus sanctuary
The fire was caused by a burn barrel near a Fish and Game camp.
Eagle that died in Sitka park tests positive for bird flu
The bird flu is the worst the country has seen since 2015 and has a high mortality rate for raptors.
3 men sentenced for wading in river with feeding bears at Katmai
Each of the men will pay $3,000 in fines. That money will go to the non-profit Katmai Conservancy, which will distribute it to park services.
As concerns mount over bird flu, Alaska Raptor Center in Sitka temporarily suspends some services
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.
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.
Soldier killed by brown bear on JBER was marking course for navigation training
The soldier was part of a group of three scouting the area west of the Anchorage Regional Landfill.
Reality TV star accused of illegally hunting bears in Alaska
The charges say Anthony, a resident of Maine, featured two illegal black bear kills from within Kenai Fjords on his show.
As tourists arrive for whale watching in Southeast Alaska, officials remind visitors to keep their distance
Tourist season is beginning in Southeast Alaska, which likely means around a half million people will be hoping to see whales.