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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...
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,...
Bristol Palin Reveals Son Tripp Moved Back to Alaska to be Closer to Father, Rest of Family
Courtesy of Bristol Palin/Instagram The first day of school is a big deal for just about any parent — and Bristol Palin is no exception. The mother of three took to Instagram on Wednesday, August 14, to celebrate the start of the school year, sharing a shot of her daughters Sailor, 8, and Atlee, 7, […]
Southeast Alaska tribe continues hands-on response to glacial flooding
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A southeast Alaska tribe is continuing to respond to a glacial outburst that flooded some 290 homes in Juneau, the state capital. 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 […]
Two Alaska State Troopers charged with assault stemming from Kenai mix-up
Two Alaska State Troopers, Joe Miller (not the former U.S. Senate candidate) and Jason Woodruff, have been charged with misdemeanor assault stemming from a May 24 incident on the Kenai Peninsula. In an email obtained by the Landmine, Public Safety Commissioner James Cockrell told Department of Public Safety Employees, “Over...
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