Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski and South Dakota Sen. Tim Johnson introduce the 2014 Native American Languages Reauthorization Act
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Update: Forest Service concerns fade as waterfalls disappear
Hikers and kayakers should still be cautious
National Weather Service Issues El Niño Watch
The Climate Prediction Center says there is now a 65 percent likelihood of an El Niño developing this summer.
Arctic may not be that busy, report says
A recent government report suggests less ice may not mean more ships in the Arctic.
National Science Foundation to deploy seismic sensors in Alaska
Scientific study of Alaska earthquakes is beginning to ramp up significantly as the NSF deploys a new network of seismic sensors this summer.
Forest Service extends fire warning to all of Southeast
A fire warning issued last week for parts of northern Southeast has been expanded to the whole region.
Update: Juneau-area burn ban cancelled
Capital City Fire and Rescue put out a news release saying conditions are not as extreme as they were over the weekend
Juneau Chamber distances itself from US Chamber’s political ads
The U.S. Chamber has been running television attack ads in Alaska targeting incumbent Democratic Sen. Mark Begich.
Update: Fire warning widened to all of Southeast
A fire warning issued for parts of northern Southeast has been expanded to the whole region
Major General Thomas Katkus responds to National Guard sexual assault allegations
Parnell’s commissioner of the Department of Military and Veteran’s Affairs, Major General Thomas Katkus says the federal investigation should help improve the system.