Warm weather continues for many parts of Alaska, and with the dryness comes danger. Fires are still a major concern. A Fire Weather Warning is out for large parts of Interior Alaska.
Robert Herrick, a research professor who specializes in planetary resurfacing histories at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, will be part of not one, but two missions to Venus so that we may unravel the planet’s geologic history.
Just over two years ago, then-President Donald Trump pledged to come to Alaska to campaign against Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, as she ran for reelection. Now, Trump is set to fulfill his pledge in a rally set to be held next Saturday.
A release from a U.S. Army spokesperson said Sgt. Seth P. Vision, 22, died while participating in a career skills program on June 25 in Miami Township, Ohio.
As Alaska grapples with very dry and hot weather heading into the 4th of July weekend, there is some rain to report. The wet weather started over the Alaska Peninsula Thursday and by Friday, the rain was hitting mainland locations. Southcentral will see sunshine and temperatures in the 70s.
A total of 21 mushers have signed up for the 51st running of the historic Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, including defending champion Brent Sass, who did so remotely, as the lone competitor to have previously won the 1,000-mile trek to Nome.
The danger from the extended period of dry and hot weather is prompting fire weather warnings, dense smoke advisories and even a flood warning and advisory.
Fifteen Alaska local governments are set to share around $300 million to pay for old school construction costs as part of the budget passed by the Alaska Legislature last month that was signed into law by Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Tuesday.
A motorcycle ride spanning 22 days across 2,200 miles and 22 checkpoints raises awareness and funds to combat veteran suicide. The repetitive use of the number 22 is to represent the 22 veterans on average that take their own lives ever day across the nation.
A ceremony was held Monday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to transfer command of the 673rd Air Base Wing from Col. Kirsten Aguilar to Col. David Wilson.