U.S. aircraft escorted the Russian maritime reconnaissance/anti-submarine planes through international airspace Wednesday.
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Alaska librarians hopeful state will restore ‘massive’ cut in vital grant
The abrupt reversal of last month’s roughly 75% cutback followed an outcry by librarians and the public.
Chinese and Russian aircraft joined for ‘first time’ in sortie near Alaska
U.S. military experts say a formation of four Russian and Chinese bombers that flew through international airspace off Alaska last month signals China’s growing interest in the Arctic and Russia’s intention to support its ally’s operations in the region. The sortie of two Russian bombers and two Chinese bombers through international airspace off Alaska was unprecedented –…
Statewide initiative would restore Alaska campaign finance limits
Alaska’s latest campaign finance limits were struck down three years ago by federal judges. Citizens Against Money in Politics hopes to create new ones.
Snake-like procession of insect larvae spotted again in Interior Alaska
The unusual lines of moving gnat larvae were first reported in Fairbanks in 2007, with sporadic sightings ever since.
CDC’s new rules for dogs entering the US will have unique impacts in Alaska
The new border rules include a ban on bringing any dog under six months old into the U.S.
Denali National Park set to reopen Wednesday as downpour helps wildfire crews
Evacuation orders eased over the weekend, allowing employees relocated from park housing to the local school and area churches to return.
Denali National Park closure continues as Outside wildfire crews arrive
Firefighters made progress Monday against the Riley Fire, but passenger trains to the park have been canceled and power in the area remains out.
Denali National Park bars visitors as wildfire burns near entrance
Nobody is being allowed into the park due to the Riley Fire, with only a shuttle service for hikers already in the backcountry still operating.
Elliott Highway closed as the number of wildfires burning in Alaska grows
The Alaska Fire Service says the Globe Fire exhibited extreme behavior Thursday, growing rapidly in erratic winds and hot, dry weather.