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From Whale Watching to Glaciers: Tourism's Role in Alaska

From Whale Watching to Glaciers: Tourism's Role in Alaska

Alaska's economy is a complex interplay of various sectors, often described as resting on a "three-legged stool." This analogy highlights the found...
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Hess Corporation Contract Funds Indigenous Ecotourism and Sustainability Initiatives in Guyana

Hess Corporation Contract Funds Indigenous Ecotourism and Sustainability Initiatives in Guyana

Hess Corporation Contract Funds Indigenous Ecotourism and Sustainability Initiatives in Guyana
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Alaska Public Health Officials Report Four New Mpox Cases in Anchorage

Alaska Public Health Officials Report Four New Mpox Cases in Anchorage

Alaska public health officials have reported four new confirmed cases of mpox (monkeypox) in Anchorage. Three cases were identified in October 2026, all involving male patients. An epidemiological link has been established between the first two cases, and none of the individuals reported recent out-of-state travel. The initial two cases were caused by clade Ib mpox, marking the first reported instances of clade I mpox in Alaska. The clade determination for the third case is still pending. One patient required brief hospitalization, and all three are currently isolating and recovering. A fourth case was reported to state officials on Thursday, bringing the total to four mpox cases in Anchorage. The investigation into these cases is ongoing, as reported by Outbreak News Today.
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Snow Turns to Rain Overnight in Anchorage

Snow Turns to Rain Overnight in Anchorage

Anchorage, Alaska, is experiencing a shift in weather conditions starting Monday night, November 9, 2026. Snow showers are expected to transition into rain as the night progresses, with a low temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winds will blow from the NNE at speeds of 10 to 20 mph, and there is a 70% chance of precipitation, though snow accumulation is forecasted to remain under one inch. On Tuesday, November 10, rain showers are likely in the morning, followed by overcast skies later in the day. The high temperature is predicted to reach 42°F (6°C), with winds coming from the east at 10 to 20 mph and a 60% chance of rain.
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Antonio Sabàto Jr. and Virgina Madsen's son charged in fatal hit-and-run

Antonio Sabàto Jr. and Virgina Madsen's son charged in fatal hit-and-run

Jack Sabàto, the son of Antonio Sabàto Jr. and Virgina Madsen, is facing criminal charges for his involvement an alleged fatal hit-and-run in Alaska.
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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt Joins B20 Economic Forum to Promote State Economic Growth

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt Joins B20 Economic Forum to Promote State Economic Growth

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt Joins B20 Economic Forum to Promote State Economic Growth
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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Announces BWXT Expansion, Creating 181 New Jobs in Washington County

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Announces BWXT Expansion, Creating 181 New Jobs in Washington County

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Deputy Governor and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter, and BWXT officials have announced an agreement supporting the expansion of BWXT's facility in Washington County, Tennessee. This expansion will result in the creation of 181 new jobs, more than doubling BWXT's current local workforce. The company plans to invest $714.5 million in Jonesborough to produce High Purity Depleted Uranium (HPDU) metal for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). This project is backed by an economic development grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD). In September 2025, NNSA awarded BWXT a 10-year contract valued at $1.6 billion to construct an HPDU manufacturing plant at its Jonesborough site. Upon completion, this facility will be the sole active site capable of performing this critical process for the government. This marks the third project for BWXT and the twelfth ...
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Pemex Announces US$97 Billion Investment Plan Through 2030

Pemex Announces US$97 Billion Investment Plan Through 2030

Pemex Announces US$97 Billion Investment Plan Through 2030
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Storm System Expected to Bring Snow, Wind, and Freezing Rain to Southcentral Alaska

Storm System Expected to Bring Snow, Wind, and Freezing Rain to Southcentral Alaska

A storm system originating from the Gulf of Alaska is forecast to impact Southcentral Alaska, including Anchorage and the Matanuska Valley, from late Monday into Tuesday. The National Weather Service has issued advisories warning of mixed precipitation, which will include up to an inch of snow, a layer of ice, and wind gusts potentially reaching 50 mph in parts of the Matanuska Valley. Initially, light snow is expected Monday afternoon, followed by a dry period. Overnight, the snow is predicted to transition into freezing rain before becoming all rain by Tuesday morning. This weather event is anticipated to create hazardous travel conditions, particularly affecting the Tuesday morning commute.
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Colorado Governor Jared Polis Tours Catalyst Campus Expansion, Highlighting State Investment in Tech Workforce Development

Colorado Governor Jared Polis Tours Catalyst Campus Expansion, Highlighting State Investment in Tech Workforce Development

Colorado Governor Jared Polis Tours Catalyst Campus Expansion, Highlighting State Investment in Tech Workforce Development
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South African Diplomat Advocates for Strategic Mineral Negotiation to Boost Local Science and Industry

South African Diplomat Advocates for Strategic Mineral Negotiation to Boost Local Science and Industry

South African Diplomat Advocates for Strategic Mineral Negotiation to Boost Local Science and Industry
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Juneau-Douglas High School Girls Win State Swimming Team Title

Juneau-Douglas High School Girls Win State Swimming Team Title

Juneau-Douglas High School Girls Win State Swimming Team Title