Scientific study of Alaska earthquakes is beginning to ramp up significantly as the NSF deploys a new network of seismic sensors this summer.
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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.
State Republican Party convention gets underway
Republican National Committee Co-Chairman kicked off the convention
Potential rule change could allow Alaska tribal land into trusts
Yesterday’s announcement is a legal turn that could vastly expand tribal sovereignty in Alaska.
13,000 Alaskans enrolled with Healthcare.gov
About 13,000 Alaskans signed up for health insurance on healthcare.gov during the open enrollment period that closed March 31st.
Chamber comes out anti-Begich. That’s the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the latest Outside group to launch campaign ads in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race.