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U.S. Air National Guard reverses staff changes at Alaska National Guard after warnings
The federal government is reversing course on pending changes to the Alaska Air National Guard after staff and the state’s congressional delegation warned that the modifications could decimate the force. On Tuesday, Maj. Gen. Duke Pirak, acting director of the Air National Guard, sent a letter to Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, stating that the “Fulltime […]
Thawing Alaskan permafrost is unleashing more mercury, confirming scientists’ worst fears
Alaska’s permafrost is melting and revealing high levels of mercury that could threaten Alaska Native peoples. That’s according to a new study released earlier this month by the University of Southern California, analyzing sediment from melted permafrost along Alaska’s Yukon River. Researchers already knew that the Arctic...
Whooping cough is surging in Southeast
Southeast Alaska health officials say cases of pertussis, commonly called whooping cough, are up in Juneau. Last week, the City and Borough of Juneau and the Juneau School District sent out press releases to residents and students about the reported uptick in cases. Southeast Regional Nurse Manager for the Division...
Southeast king salmon sport fishery closed through end of September
Southeast Alaska’s king salmon sport fishery is closed, effective Monday through the end of September. King salmon caught in any Southeast salt waters may not be kept or processed. They must be returned to the water unharmed. The Southeast sport fishery has already exceeded its 2024 allocation of king...
Lingít Word of the Week: Téel’ — chum or dog salmon
This is Lingít Word of the Week. Each week, we feature a Lingít word voiced by master speakers. Lingít has been spoken throughout present-day Southeast Alaska and parts of Canada for over 10,000 years. Gunalchéesh to X̱’unei Lance Twitchell, Goldbelt Heritage Foundation and the University of Alaska...
Petersburg Mobilizes Against Invasive Green Crabs on Alaska’s Shores
The European Green Crab, a small but formidable invasive species, has recently made its way into the waters of Southeast Alaska. In response, Petersburg residents are increasing their efforts to track and combat this unwelcome visitor. On July 19, a group of 19 volunteers gathered on the shores of Mitkof...
Construction of new Triumvirate playhouse underway
A large slab of concrete steps and a two-story wooden frame can be found on a freshly cleared lot near Daubenspeck Park in Kenai. It’s the future home of Triumvirate Theatre’s new playhouse. The once wooded two-acre piece of land was donated to the theater group by the City of Kenai in the summer of 2021, a few months after a fire severely damaged the building the group operated out of for nearly a decade.
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