Phil Walczak

Photojournalist
Anchorage, AK
Phil Walczak

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News

New research findings confirm rapid warming and melting of Alaska’s permafrost

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 7:19 PM AKST
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By Phil Walczak
Alaska's permafrost is melting rapidly and causing the ground to sink noticeably across the Interior.

Community

Beetle-kill trees cut down, given away as free firewood

Updated: Oct. 16, 2021 at 7:21 PM AKDT
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By Tracy Sinclare and Phil Walczak
Anchorage Parks and Recreation gave away free firewood on Saturday.

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