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Southeast Alaska tribe continues hands-on response to glacial flooding
A Southeast Alaska tribe is continuing to respond to a glacial outburst that flooded some 290 homes in Juneau. Early estimates show around 14.6 billion gallons of water were released from an ice dam on the Mendenhall Glacier. That’s according to Aaron Jacobs, a senior service hydrologist at the National Weather Service office in Juneau. […]
High School Football Opens Regular Season: Kenai, SoHi & Nikiski At Home
The 2024 high school football season-opening weekend offers home games for the three central peninsula high schools. Northern Lights Conference Soldotna Stars will host the Palmer Moose for a Division II pairing. The Stars defeated the Moose in 2023 by a score of 76-7. The Stars were the 2023 Division II State Champions with a win against the Lathrop Malemutes 64-14.
Tragic Accident: Texas Man Plummets To Death In Alaskan Waterfall
Texas is not known for large, cascading waterfalls, and our opportunities for river rafting are somewhat limited. It's not surprising that an adventurous soul would travel thousands of miles to experience the thrill of the water in Alaska. Sadly, that adventure ended tragically for one Texas man. Larry Keith Erwin,...
Two contested primaries in Alaska’s state legislative elections next week
Welcome to the Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. Alaska to hold top-four primaries for second year since voters approved the system in 2020, while also deciding on ballot measure to abolish the system. President Biden has appointed...
Experts from across the U.S. to learn about drone technology in downtown Anchorage
At the Dena’ina Center in downtown Anchorage, the last day of what's called the Global Autonomous Systems Conference is wrapping up. The conference offers people a chance to learn how drones can help monitor Alaska's rural communities and infrastructure. "Everything from providing us the ability to do search and...
Tragic Accident: Texas Man Plummets To Death In Alaskan Waterfall
Texas is not known for large, cascading waterfalls, and our opportunities for river rafting are somewhat limited. It's not surprising that an adventurous soul would travel thousands of miles to experience the thrill of the water in Alaska. Sadly, that adventure ended tragically for one Texas man. Larry Keith Erwin,...
Challenging Climate Models: Unexpectedly Large Methane Source Discovered in Overlooked Landscape
Scientists found unexpected methane emissions in Alaska’s drylands, suggesting these areas could significantly contribute to climate change, contrary to previous models. When Katey Walter Anthony heard rumors of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, ballooning under the lawns of fellow Fairbanks residents, she nearly didn’t believe it. “I ignored...
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