Denali Park Road opens to Teklanika
National Park Service officials say the Denali Park Road is now open to private vehicle traffic as far as Mile 30, the Teklanika Rest...
Commentary: We should protect Alaska’s coastal fisheries in Don Young’s honor
As the salmon fishing season opens this May, many fishermen like myself are honoring the memory of our late representative Don Young. Congressman Young...
CDC: People are testing positive for avian influenza
A health alert from the Centers for Disease Control confirms that an individual in Colorado who had direct exposure to poultry and was involved...
DEC confirms avian flu impact on wild birds in multiple locations
“We’ve now confirmed avian flu in several bald eagles on Unalaska in the Aleutian Islands, several Canada geese in the Anchorage area, and a Canada goose in Delta Junction,” Gerlach said. “Additional wild birds were collected by USFWS over the weekend for testing.”
Alaska Resource Advisory Council meets May 17
Planned agenda items include updates on conveyances and Public Land Orders, 2022 summer recreation outlook, trapping cabins, trail mapping marking and maintenance, and time for public comments.
Avalanche danger, bears pose seasonal challenges in Chugach National Forest
Staff of Chugach National Forest are encouraging springtime recreation in Chugach National Forest while reminding those planning to visit the national forest to be aware of the dangers of avalanches and hungry bears searching for food after a long winter hibernating.
This Week in Photos: Honor Guard at PWSSC
“A lot of Native people are either Raven or Eagle, so to have these two poles here is going to really represent a lot of people in this town,” Webber said.
ACAT reports on PFA contamination in Anchorage, Fairbanks
There has been growing concern from neighbors about potential PFAS contamination in local lakes and groundwater,” said Pamela Miller, executive director of ACAT, on Monday, May 9. “We had several requests for independent testing of wells and lakes and the results were surprising.”
Disaster declared for Manley Hot Springs
A declaration of a disaster emergency has directed all state agencies to respond.
CORRECTION: Alaska Federal Grants
Correction from the May 6 edition of The Cordova Times
