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07-19-2025 Vol 2026

Category: Alaska

Uncovering Hydrokinetic Energy: A New Renewable Frontier Beneath Alaska’s Ice

Uncovering Hydrokinetic Energy: A New Renewable Frontier Beneath Alaska’s Ice

As America seeks sustainable energy solutions, a remarkable opportunity is emerging beneath Alaska’s frozen rivers: hydrokinetic energy. This innovative source…
Discovering the Treasures of Petroglyph Beach State Historic Site in Wrangell, Alaska

Discovering the Treasures of Petroglyph Beach State Historic Site in Wrangell, Alaska

Nestled between the coastal wilderness of Wrangell, Alaska, and the pristine waters of the Inside Passage, Petroglyph Beach State Historic…
New Sick-Leave and Minimum Wage Law Takes Effect in Alaska

New Sick-Leave and Minimum Wage Law Takes Effect in Alaska

As of July 1, Alaska has officially implemented a new law concerning sick leave and minimum wage that was approved…
Eielson Air Force Base to Host First U.S. Military Nuclear Microreactor

Eielson Air Force Base to Host First U.S. Military Nuclear Microreactor

Eielson Air Force Base, located near Fairbanks, Alaska, has been designated as the first U.S. military installation to host a…
Alaska Ready to Assist Texas Amid Catastrophic Flooding Crisis

Alaska Ready to Assist Texas Amid Catastrophic Flooding Crisis

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Alaska’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management officials announced their readiness to support Texas as the state grapples…
Resilience in the Darkness: Utqiaġvik, Alaska’s Unique Adaptation to Polar Night

Resilience in the Darkness: Utqiaġvik, Alaska’s Unique Adaptation to Polar Night

In the northernmost town of America, Utqiaġvik, Alaska, residents endure an astonishing 67 days of complete darkness each winter, a…
Massachusetts Wildland Firefighters Deployed to Alaska to Combat Wildfires

Massachusetts Wildland Firefighters Deployed to Alaska to Combat Wildfires

In a vital response to the escalating wildfire crisis, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) along with the…
Alaska’s Small Business Optimism Index Remains Steady Amid Ongoing Challenges

Alaska’s Small Business Optimism Index Remains Steady Amid Ongoing Challenges

JUNEAU, Alaska, July 8, 2025—The latest monthly Small Business Optimism Index from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has…
Alaska’s Bipartisan Civics Bill Aims to Strengthen Democratic Awareness Among Youth

Alaska’s Bipartisan Civics Bill Aims to Strengthen Democratic Awareness Among Youth

For several years, state Sen. Gary Stevens, a Kodiak Republican and current president of the Senate, has been advocating for…
Alaska Wildfires Intensify as Preparedness Level Reaches Maximum

Alaska Wildfires Intensify as Preparedness Level Reaches Maximum

As of July 8, 2025, Alaska has been elevated to a Preparedness Level 5, marking it as the nation’s highest…
Iliamna Volcano Wiens Under Scrutiny as Eruption Risk Rises

Iliamna Volcano Wiens Under Scrutiny as Eruption Risk Rises

NASA has raised alarms regarding Iliamna volcano, located in Alaska, indicating that an eruption could be imminent after over a…
Wildfire Situation in Alaska Intensifies with Preparedness Level 5 Declared

Wildfire Situation in Alaska Intensifies with Preparedness Level 5 Declared

Alaska is currently facing dire wildfire conditions, marked by a Preparedness Level 5 status amidst an escalating fire season. As…