The Forest Service will allow the public more time to comment on the Tongass Land Management Plan.
Science & Tech
Alaska House passes resolution opposing “Frankenfish”
The Alaska House of Representatives has come out against genetically engineered salmon, or as critics call it, “Frankenfish.”
Meteor explodes over Russia
Early this morning a meteor estimated to be about 10 tons, entered the Earth’s atmosphere and disintegrated over Russia.
JDHS wins Alaska Tsunami Bowl
The final round of the annual marine science competition pitted Team Pogonophoraphobia from JDHS against the Mat-Tsunamis from Mat Su Career & Technical High School in Wasilla.
Forum on environment wraps up in Anchorage
The Alaska Forum on the Environment held its 15th annual conference last week in Anchorage, bringing together people in business, rural and urban Alaska, science, and tribes.
Cruise ship wastewater bill passes House
Representatives vote 27 to 9 in favor of measure that allows mixing zones.