Bill to combat Alaska’s invasive species falls short in Legislature
Invasive species, according to wide consensus in Alaska, pose big threats to native fish, plants, terrestrial animals and even people’s safety and thus merit some vigorous preventive and response actions.
ConocoPhillips produces first oil from Fiord West Kuparuk
ConocoPhillips Alaska is hailing its first oil production on May 18 from Fiord Wet Kuparuk reservoir, a satellite development of the Alpine field being developed in the Colville River area, as a new era of “growth without gravel.”
Oceana’s GOA expedition aims to protect habitat
Researchers from the ocean conservation entity Oceana say their Gulf of Alaska expedition to document the seafloor and ocean life found the waters teeming with life, from the surface to the ocean floor, from humpback whales to krill, squid and copepods.
In-person voting begins for special primary election for House
Voting opened Friday, May 27, at almost 170 locations statewide for the special primary election to temporarily replace Congressman Don Young, who died in March after 49 years in office. Forty-eight candidates are on the ballot for the special primary. The four who receive the most votes will advance to a special general election on Aug. 16.
Bruce’s Law would help combat fentanyl epidemic
Legislation introduced in Congress on Wednesday, June 8, would boost federal prevention and educational efforts on the dangers of drugs laced with the synthetic opioid fentanyl, which has caused many deaths nationwide.
BBRSDA DONATES $1M for Pedro Bay Rivers Project
Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association has committed to donate $1 million to the Pedro Bay Rivers Project to finalize a conservation easement on 44,170 acres of land owned by the Pedro Bay Native Corp.
Alaska Department of Natural Resources commissioner resigns
Alaska Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Corri Feige has announced plans to resign from her post, effective June 30, saying she wants to devote more time to her family.
Two harbor seal pups admitted to ASLC
Two newborn harbor seal pups found abandoned on a beach at Kasilof on the Kenai Peninsula in early June with their umbilical cords still attached are being treated at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward for malnutrition and dehydration.
Alaska senators introduce Don Young Arctic Warrior Act
Legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate aims to alleviate some hardships faced by military service members in Alaska, including scholarships and retention bonuses for those serving in the field of behavioral health.
Only 3 candidates will advance in special US House race
Republican candidate Tara Sweeney cannot replace independent candidate Al Gross in Alaska’s special election for U.S. House, the director of the Alaska Division of Elections said Tuesday, one day after Gross said he will withdraw from the race.
