Alaska Supreme Court hears youths’ climate change lawsuit
Sixteen Alaska youths in 2017 sued the state, claiming that human-caused greenhouse gas emission leading to climate change is creating long-term, dangerous health effects.
Home sweet volcano: Alaska fur seals thrive on an unlikely island
Why the seals have chosen volatile Bogoslof Island over the dozens of other uninhabited Aleutian islands is a mystery to scientists.
Alaska salmon deaths blamed on record high temperatures
Dead salmon have shown up in river systems throughout Alaska, and the mortalities are probably connected to warm water or low river water levels, said a Fish and Game official.
Fire officials review cause of McKinley wildfire
Alaska wildfire officials are reviewing their initial assessment of the cause of a weekend fire that burned at least 50 structures north of Willow.
Alaska records its warmest month ever in July, and future records are likely
The effects were felt from the Arctic Ocean to the world’s largest temperate rainforest on Alaska’s Panhandle.
Scientists warn of too many pink salmon in North Pacific
An increasing number of marine researchers say the voracious eaters are thriving at the expense of higher-value sockeye salmon, seabirds and other species with whom their diet overlaps.
Thousands of walruses show up early on Northwest Alaska coast as sea ice recedes
Sea ice in the Chukchi Sea disappeared far earlier than normal this spring as a result of exceptionally warm ocean temperatures.
Groups sue for information on Arctic refuge lease sale
Alaska Native and environmental groups say the U.S. Interior Department has withheld information on the sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Deal reached on land swap for road through Izembek wildlife refuge
A King Cove spokeswoman said the exchange could lead to a long-desired land route to Cold Bay, which has an all-weather airport and access to emergency flights.
Alaska Legislature ends effort to overturn Dunleavy vetoes
Faint hopes of Alaska lawmakers overturning severe budget cuts turned Friday into grim planning for job losses and cuts in services.
Alaska lawmakers brace for showdown over governor’s vetoes
Gov. Mike Dunleavy cut state support for the university system, public broadcasting, the state arts council, ocean rangers who monitor cruise ship discharges, and a program that provides money to senior citizens who have low or moderate incomes.
New footbridge in Katmai National Park aimed at limiting bear encounters
A new elevated bridge and boardwalk across the Brooks River has replaced a river-level bridge that was often closed to tourists because it was occupied by locals - brown bears.