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A small-town Alaska fisherman has Republicans on the defensive as they try to keep US House majority

A small-town Alaska fisherman has Republicans on the defensive as they try to keep US House majority

Bill Hill is running for Congress as an independent in Alaska and he's positioning himself as a working-class candidate who can relate to people's frustrations with high fuel and other costs
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Juneau Geothermal Systems Highlight Need for New Alaska Workforce Training

Juneau Geothermal Systems Highlight Need for New Alaska Workforce Training

Juneau's existing geothermal heating systems, including those at Juneau International Airport, are spotlighting the need for specialized workforce training in Alaska. The Cold Climate Housing Research Center recently received $150,000 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Partnerships to Accelerate Training and Hiring for Geothermal Heat Pumps (GHP PATHs) program. This funding, the second phase of the award, will enable the Fairbanks-based nonprofit, in collaboration with the Renewable Energy Alaska Project, to develop a training curriculum and pilot course for workers to install and maintain geothermal heating systems. The initiative addresses challenges like aging heat pumps and sediment buildup in Juneau's geothermal infrastructure, which complicate maintenance and highlight a gap in skilled labor for this technology.
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Fort Wainwright MWR Outdoor Recreation Center Offers Extensive Adventure and Equipment Services

Fort Wainwright MWR Outdoor Recreation Center Offers Extensive Adventure and Equipment Services

The Fort Wainwright MWR Outdoor Recreation Center (ODR) provides a wide array of services and activities designed to promote outdoor adventure and recreation for the Fort Wainwright community. These offerings include guided trips such as ice climbing, white water rafting, overnight hiking, snowmachining, fishing, and rock climbing. The center also facilitates equipment rentals for various outdoor pursuits, ranging from standup paddleboards and mountain bikes to camping gear, fishing equipment, and even bounce houses. For those with recreational vehicles, ODR offers a secured outdoor storage area called Eagles Nest for RVs, boats, and trailers up to 50 feet. Additionally, the center features an indoor climbing wall with belay certification clinics and provides free activities like disc golf and hiking trails within Glass Park. Reservations are required for equipment rentals, with specific advance notice needed for motorized watercraft and pull-behind campers.
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UAF Researchers Secure $6 Million NSF Grant to Extract Critical Minerals from Coal Waste

UAF Researchers Secure $6 Million NSF Grant to Extract Critical Minerals from Coal Waste

Researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) are leading a $6 million project funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to extract critical minerals from coal waste. This initiative involves using microorganisms and artificial intelligence to recover rare earth elements from coal ash, a byproduct of decades of coal mining and use in Alaska. The project aims to transform this waste into a valuable resource, reducing reliance on foreign sources for these essential minerals. Srijan Aggarwal, a UAF professor of environmental engineering and principal investigator, highlighted that the approach leverages natural metabolic processes of microorganisms to bind to and extract valuable minerals, avoiding harsh chemicals. Artificial intelligence will be used to predict optimal waste materials and harvesting conditions. The project is a collaborative effort involving UAF, the University of Alaska Anchorage, Montana Technological University, and the University of Wyoming, funded through NSF’s Establish...
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US Republicans, Democrats want Trump to reverse course on Russia diesel

US Republicans, Democrats want Trump to reverse course on Russia diesel

By Jan Wolfe and Patricia Zengerle Oct 11 (Reuters) - Republican and Democratic US senators called on President Donald Trump on Sunday to "reverse course" on his diesel supply deal with Russia, saying it runs counter to US law barring imports of energy until Russia ends its aggression against
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Alaska Airlines to Retire Boeing 737-700 Fleet, Boost Capacity with 800 Series

Alaska Airlines to Retire Boeing 737-700 Fleet, Boost Capacity with 800 Series

Alaska Airlines to Retire Boeing 737-700 Fleet, Boost Capacity with 800 Series
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American Alpine Institute Offers Alaska Ski Mountaineering Expeditions for Experienced Backcountry Skiers

American Alpine Institute Offers Alaska Ski Mountaineering Expeditions for Experienced Backcountry Skiers

American Alpine Institute Offers Alaska Ski Mountaineering Expeditions for Experienced Backcountry Skiers
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The fish behind America’s fish sticks is fueling a fight over trawling in Alaska

The fish behind America’s fish sticks is fueling a fight over trawling in Alaska

The nets for Alaska’s massive pollock fishery also catch salmon and other marine life
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Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly Proposes Post-Labor Day School Start

Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly Proposes Post-Labor Day School Start

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly in Alaska has passed a resolution requesting the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School Board to shift the start date for all schools to the day following Labor Day, beginning in 2027. Currently, schools in the district typically commence in the second week of August, with no schools starting after Labor Day. Assembly member Michael Bowles proposed the resolution, which was approved by a 5-2 vote. The resolution suggests that a later start date could provide the district's bus contractor with more time to secure drivers, many of whom are employed in the tourism sector during the summer. It also aims to allow students more time for family activities such as hunting, working on family farms, or taking jobs at the Alaska State Fair in late August. However, school district officials, including Superintendent Randy Trani, have expressed concerns that moving the start date could push the end of the school year into mid-June, potentially exacerbating bus driver shortages during th...
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Takeaways from AP’s report on Alaska’s growing fight over trawling and bycatch

Takeaways from AP’s report on Alaska’s growing fight over trawling and bycatch

Alaska’s massive pollock fishery supplies everything from McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish sandwiches to fish sticks and imitation crab, but its nets also catch salmon and other marine life
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Look: Former Rams RT Rob Havenstein hunts massive bear in Alaska

Look: Former Rams RT Rob Havenstein hunts massive bear in Alaska

Rob Havenstein hunted a huge bear during his trip to Alaska, calling it a "truly remarkable hunt."