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Middle schoolers to compete in Alaska Science Olympiad
10+ hour, 56+ min ago (365+ words) The Alaska Science Olympiad Division B will convene March 27-28 at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Troth Yeddha" Campus. The olympiad is part of a nationwide competition consisting of hands-on, team-based tournaments designed to increase student interest in science, technology, engineering…...
Alaska climate report: February marked by cold and dynamic weather
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (484+ words) February provided a full Alaska winter weather experience: coastal blizzards, strong temperature swings, heavy snowfall and more deep cold in many locations. "February brought such a wide range of Alaska winter weather that nearly all Alaskans were exposed to some…...
Sullivan Recognizes Olivia Klupar as “Alaskan of the Week”
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (1018+ words) Tribute to Olivia Klupar Mr. President, it is Thursday here in the U.S. Senate, which means it is time for one of my favorite traditions on the Senate floor'the "Alaskan of the Week." Now, the pages, I don't think, have had…...
Alaska writer buckling under pressure
1+ week, 3+ day ago (7+ words) Alaska writer buckling under pressure'Alaska Native News...
Sullivan Chairs Hearings on Military Readiness and Arctic Security as Alaska Undergoes Largest Buildup Since WWII
2+ week, 1+ day ago (182+ words) WASHINGTON'U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) Subcommittee on Readiness and the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries, chaired two hearings over the past week focused on strengthening U.S. military readiness and…...
Director of the Army National Guard visits with Alaska Army Guard Soldiers
2+ week, 5+ day ago (999+ words) Standing as a representation of the 1,542 citizen Soldiers and Arctic-capable, mission-ready forces within the Alaska Army National Guard, the statue's symbolism as a guardian sentry over the North emerged throughout the director's visit. Stubbs, accompanied by Army National Guard Command…...
Alaska climate report: December’s deep cold, deep snow
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (255+ words) The title page of the Alaska Climate Research Center's monthly summary for December crisply explained what a busy weather month it was across the state. The unusual cold across Alaska proved to be the main event, according to the ACRC,…...
Fairbanks man indicted for distributing fentanyl resulting in a fatal overdose
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (200+ words) FAIRBANKS, Alaska " A federal grand jury in Alaska returned an indictment last week charging a Fairbanks man with distributing fentanyl that resulted in a fatal overdose in March 2025. According to court documents, on March 3, 2025, Jacob Peter, 25, allegedly distributed fentanyl to…...
Jogging Kenai Woman Seriously Injured in Bear Attack
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (233+ words) Early on Tuesday morning in Kenai a 36-year-old woman was jogging 50 yards from her home near Chinook Drive when she was attacked by a bear. She was seriously injured in the attack between 5:00 AM and 5:30 AM. According to the report,…...
Volcanic ash is critical to tracking changes in eruption behavior
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (377+ words) An NSF-funded ashfall study links magma composition shifts to volcanic tremors, offering a powerful new tool for monitoring eruptions and protecting communities U.S. National Science Foundation-funded researchers discovered that subtle changes in magma composition may drive tremors during volcanic eruptions, offering…...